Everton are all set to kick off round 10 in the English Premier League when they host newcomers Coventry City on Friday night.
The Toffees snapped a two-game losing streak to bounce back in a crucial 1-0 away win at Newcastle on Monday, courtesy of a Thierno Barry goal.
This victory lifted them into seventh place with 13 points from their opening nine matches, four more than their opponents Coventry.
Frank Lampard’s side also brushed aside two defeats to comfortably beat Sunderland 3-1 at home last weekend, their third win of the campaign.
The Sky Blues lost their opening four league matches, but they have responded strongly and have now won three of their last five Premier League games.
Both teams have scored nine goals in nine matches, though Everton’s defense has been more solid – conceding just nine.
Coventry need to fix their defensive vulnerabilities ahead of this match, having conceded 16 times until this point.
The last time these sides met was in a club friendly in July 2024 and Coventry were 3-0 winners on the day.
Can any of these sides make it back-to-back Premier League victories, or will it be yet another closely contested stalemate? Here is our predicted outcome for the match.
What time does Everton vs Coventry start?
The match kicks off at 11PM E.A.T at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton vs Coventry team news
Jarrad Branthwaite was subbed off with an injury against Newcastle and is being assessed ahead of this match.
Jack Grealish will continue to miss out for the hosts due to personal matters, with Tyrique George set to start once again,
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will continue his role in the attacking third, with Barry poised to lead the line from the front.
The forward has scored three Premier League goals already this season and is the most dependable outlet for David Moyes’s side.
The visitors have doubts over Bobby Thomas and Frank Onyeka, who face late fitness tests before the match.
This could be a major issue as they are already dealing with the absence of Haji Wright and Josh Eccles.
Captain Jack Rudoni has been in fine form and has scored in his last two appearances for the Sky Blues; he will start with Taiwo Awoniyi leading the attacking line.
Everton vs Coventry head-to-head and current form
Everton and Coventry have met a whopping 80 times across all competitions, though the most recent competitive outing dates all the way back to 2001.
The Toffees have won 37 times, compared to Coventry’s 23 victories – with 20 games resulting in draws.
Coventry have won two of the last three meetings, including a 2-1 victory at Everton in December 2000.
Current form:
Everton – WWLLD
Coventry – WLLWW
Everton vs Coventry previous games
- Coventry 3-0 Everton (July 30, 2024)
- Coventry 2-2 Everton (August 2, 2009)
- Coventry 1-3 Everton (January 20, 2001)
- Everton 1-2 Coventry (December 26, 2000)
- Coventry 1-0 Everton (March 15, 2000)
Everton vs Coventry prediction
Everton are deserved favorites and have home advantage here after consecutive victories over Newcastle.
More importantly, Moyes’ side have demonstrated an ability to win close matches and are up a Coventry side that have been weak defensively.
Prediction – Everton to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
