Coventry City have seen their Championship lead evaporate as they enter a crucial match against Middlesbrough on Monday night. The Sky Blues, who once held a commanding 10-point advantage at the top of the table in November, have now slipped to second place after winning just four of their last 13 games.

Since the start of December, Coventry's form has dramatically declined, with the team losing leads and struggling to score goals. Their once relentless attack has dried up, raising questions about whether their thin squad has run out of steam. Despite January additions, Coventry have managed only a single point from their last three matches, including defeats at Norwich and QPR after surrendering leads.

Middlesbrough arrive at the CBS Arena in formidable form, having won six consecutive matches and 10 of their last 14 under Kim Hellberg's management. The contrast between the two sides could not be starker, with Boro now sitting atop the Championship table. Football analyst Andy Hinchcliffe suggests this represents concern rather than crisis for Coventry, noting that their blistering start was always unsustainable. With 15 games remaining, Coventry must rediscover their early-season form to maintain their promotion push.