On Saturday, October 5, Coventry will face Sheffield Wednesday in the 9th round of the Championship, with kickoff set for 13:30 Central European Time. The Sportsmacro team has prepared predictions and betting analysis for this matchup.
Coventry
For the past two seasons, Coventry has been in the hunt for promotion to the Premier League. Two years ago, they narrowly missed out after losing to Luton in the playoff final via a penalty shootout, and last season saw them finish ninth after a disappointing end to the campaign. Currently, Coventry sits in 17th place with just 8 points, indicating a challenging start to the season.
In the previous round, Coventry secured only their second victory of the season, triumphing 3-0 at home against Blackburn. Prior to that, they experienced a tough stretch with consecutive defeats to Leeds (0-3) and Swansea (1-2), as well as a 1-1 draw against Watford. Their first win of the season came in the second round against Oxford United (3-2).
Sheffield Wednesday
Last season, Sheffield Wednesday narrowly avoided relegation against the odds. The “Owls” enjoyed an impressive run of form towards the end of the campaign, managing to escape the drop zone in the final round. This outcome was crucial for the club’s financial stability, as the owners’ continued funding would have been uncertain had they been relegated.
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Like Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday has also garnered just 8 points so far this season. They kicked off the campaign with a commanding 4-0 win over Plymouth, but then went five matches without a victory. In Round 7, they surprised the league with a 3-2 win against one of the season’s frontrunners, West Bromwich Albion. In their most recent match, Sheffield Wednesday played to a 0-0 draw away at Bristol City.
Key Facts about the match
- In Coventry’s last 10 home Championship matches, they have recorded 4 wins and suffered 6 losses.
- Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday has struggled on the road, scoring only 1 goal and conceding 9 in their last four away games.
Probable Lineups
- Coventry: Dovin, Bidwell, Binks, van Ewijk, Thomas, Allen, Eccles, Rudoni, Wright, Thomas-Asante, Bassette
- Sheffield Wednesday: Beadle, Palmer, Ihekwe, Valery, Famewo, Bannan, Johnson, Windass, Charles, Ugbo, Kobacki
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Last season, Coventry triumphed over Sheffield Wednesday twice in the Championship, winning 2-0 and 2-1. They also faced the “Owls” in the fourth round of the FA Cup, where Coventry drew 1-1 before securing a convincing 4-1 victory in the replay.
Coventry vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
Both teams have had disappointing starts to the season, but Coventry is still favored in this matchup. I predict a home victory for Coventry.
