Michael Carrick’s side bring the Sky Blues back to a sold-out Riverside with the scores all level following a disciplined goalless draw at the CBS Arena on Sunday.
The prize at stake for the winners is a Wembley showdown with Luton Town for a place in the Premier League after the Hatters overturned a first leg deficit against Sunderland in Tuesday’s semi-final.
But how will Boro line-up against Coventry for their second leg? Here we predict our starting XI at the Riverside.
1. Zack Steffen
Steffen is expected to continue in goal for Michael Carrick's side. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
2. Tommy Smith
Smith has been a regular for Michael Carrick at full-back. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images) Photo: Morgan Harlow
3. Paddy McNair
It was a bruising encounter for McNair in the first leg but he is expected to continue at the Riverside. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images) Photo: Morgan Harlow
4. Darragh Lenihan
Lenihan should continue alongside McNair against Coventry. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster