Coventry City host Newcastle United in a Monday night English Premier League fixture as they look to build on their first win of the campaign.
The Sky Blues will be eager to build on their first league win of the season, while Newcastle travel to the Midlands hoping to demonstrate that they can challenge for a European place.
Frank Lampard’s Coventry have endured a difficult opening to life back in the Premier League, losing their first four matches before securing a valuable 1-0 away victory over Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle, meanwhile, defeated Hull City 2-1 in their most recent league outing and will be encouraged by their ability to grind out results despite several injury concerns.
Lampard’s side come into the game in 19th place with three points, knowing that a win here could see them jump up more than six places on the table.
Newcastle on the other hand are in 11th place with eight points, after edging Hull City 2-1 before the international break.
Their record of two wins, two draws and one defeat reflects a team capable of competing, although conceding nine goals in those games suggests there is still room for improvement defensively.
Will the newly promoted side make it back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season, or will Newcastle win on the road? Here is our predicted outcome for the match.
What time does Coventry vs Newcastle start?
The match kicks off at 10PM E.A.T at the Coventry Building Society Arena
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Coventry vs Newcastle team news
The hosts have some notable absentees from their squad, though Milan van Ewijk and Kaine Kesler-Hayden have returned to training following their respective injury problems.
Haji Wright remains sidelined with a thigh injury, Josh Eccles and Aurèle Amenda are also unavailable, while Luke Woolfenden remains out.
Taiwo Awoniyi is suspended and Ephron Mason-Clark will lead the attacking line for the home team.
Jack Rudoni remains a key player for Lampard’s side and he will retain his starting role in attack as well.
As for the Magpies, Anthony Elanga, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento and Jacob Ramsey have all faced fitness concerns ahead of this test.
Harvey Barnes has been instrumental for them in the first five opening games and he will start, as well as Joe Willock and Nico Gonzalez.
Yoanne Wissa will be the focal point of the visitors attacking threat.
Coventry vs Newcastle head-to-head and current form
The historical record strongly favours Newcastle, who have won their last seven meetings with Coventry. The last time the home team beat Newcastle was a 4-1 win in 1999.
The last meeting between these sides was in 2010, with Newcastle coming out on top in a thumping 4-1 victory.
Current form:
Coventry – WLLLL
Newcastle – WLWDW
Coventry vs Newcastle previous games
- Newcastle 4-1 Coventry (February 17, 2010)
- Coventry 0-2 Newcastle (December 9, 2009)
- Coventry 2-3 Newcastle (August 26, 2008)
- Newcastle 3-1 Coventry (January 29, 2005)
- Newcastle 3-1 Coventry (January 13, 2001)
Coventry vs Newcastle prediction
Newcastle have the stronger attacking record, more squad depth and an excellent recent head-to-head record against Coventry.
Coventry’s scoring difficulties make a high-scoring home performance less likely, while Newcastle may prioritise securing the points rather than taking unnecessary risks.
However, after a first win last time out, they could have the confidence boost required to make for a difficult outing for Newcastle.
Prediction – Both teams to score – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!