Tottenham vs Coventry Monday night EPL prediction: Match preview, team news, key stats & h2h

Tottenham Hotspur are desperate for a first win of the English Premier League season when they host Coventry City on Monday night.

Spurs come into the game dead last on the table with three points from their opening six games.

Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw away at Manchester United, giving some positive signs for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

Coventry, on the other hand, are filled with confidence after registering back-to-back Premier League wins against Nottingham and Newcastle.

Their most recent 4-1 demolition of Newcastle showed their ability to compete in the top tier of English football, giving coach Frank Lampard a reason to smile.

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The pair of successive victories has lifted the Sky Blues into 15th place with six points ahead of this test.

Spurs have scored only three times in their first six league games, fewer than any other side in the league and need to turn their fortunes around here.

These sides have not faced each other since a League Cup outing in 2024, with Spurs coming out 2-1 winners on the day.

Will the home team get their first three points of the campaign here, or will Coventry make it three wins in a row? Here is our predicted outcome.

The match kicks off at 10PM E.A.T at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Rodrigo Bentancur will miss the match following his sending-off against Man United. His absence is significant because Spurs must adjust their midfield combination.

This will be difficult with Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert both ruled out with injury.

Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali are both fit and will be the preferred pair in the midfield, as well as James Maddison.

Dominic Solanke was on target against the red devils and will retain his spot in the starting XI to lead the Spurs attacking line.

As for the visitors, Haji Wright and Tom Eccles remain sidelined – as Brandon Thomas-Asante and Sidiki Cherif are expected to start.

Cherif and Jack Rudoni were both on target against Newcastle, with the latter set to continue his role in the Coventry midfield.

Stephen Mfuni came off the bench to score in the last game and may have to settle for a place on the bench here as well.

Although Tottenham have traditionally been the bigger club, Coventry have a competitive historical record against Spurs.

The sides have not met regularly in recent years because Coventry spent a long period outside the Premier League.

Coventry lead the clubs’ Premier League head-to-head record by eight wins to seven, with three draws. Goals are level at 25 apiece.

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Tottenham – DLLDD

Coventry – WWLLL

• Coventry 1-2 Tottenham (September 18, 2024)
• Tottenham 3-0 Coventry (January 5, 2013)
• Coventry 0-3 Tottenham (September 24, 2003)
• Coventry 0-2 Tottenham (January 16, 2002)
• Tottenham 3-0 Coventry (March 17, 2001)

Coventry have scored freely in their recent 4–1 victory over Newcastle, while Tottenham are under pressure to attack at home. If Spurs push forward in search of their first league win, the visitors could find opportunities in transition.

Two or more goals is a reasonable market as Tottenham are eager to improve their scoring record, and Coventry have demonstrated that they can contribute goals when given space.

Prediction – Over 1.5 goals – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!