Coventry City welcome Newcastle United to the Coventry Building Society Arena on Monday night for a Premier League clash between a relegation-threatened host and a Magpies side with European ambitions. Kickoff is at 20:00 WAT.
Our Coventry vs Newcastle prediction, betting tips and team news guide breaks down the recent form, head-to-head record and best value bets ahead of Monday’s meeting.
Coventry City vs Newcastle United Match Preview
Coventry City sit 19th after a dreadful start that has yielded just one win from five games (W1 D0 L4). Heavy defeats to Arsenal (0-3) and Brighton (0-5), plus narrow losses to Hull (0-1) and Manchester City (0-1), have left the Sky Blues in deep trouble. Their solitary victory, a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, remains their only bright spot, and they have managed just a single goal across their last five outings.
Newcastle United, meanwhile, occupy 11th place with a far healthier record of two wins, two draws and one defeat. The Magpies have been entertaining if inconsistent: 2-2 draws with Liverpool and Bournemouth, a 2-0 win over Tottenham, a 1-4 defeat at Leeds and a 2-1 victory over Hull. Their matches are producing goals at both ends, which is a key factor in our Coventry vs Newcastle prediction.
History also favours the visitors. Newcastle won both previous meetings between these sides, 2-0 in December 2009 and 4-1 in February 2010, and the gulf in quality looks just as wide today. With Coventry struggling to score and Newcastle boasting far superior firepower, our Coventry vs Newcastle prediction is an away win.
Coventry will be without the suspended Awoniyi, robbing them of a much-needed attacking outlet, while Newcastle’s injury list, though lengthy, has not stopped them finding the net. Expect the Magpies to control possession and create the better chances in our Coventry vs Newcastle prediction.
Team Recent Form
Coventry City (L L L L W): 0-3 vs Arsenal (L), 0-1 vs Hull (L), 0-1 vs Man City (L), 0-5 vs Brighton (L), 1-0 vs Forest (W).
Newcastle United (D W D L W): 2-2 vs Liverpool (D), 2-0 vs Tottenham (W), 2-2 vs Bournemouth (D), 1-4 vs Leeds (L), 2-1 vs Hull (W).
Key Stats
- Coventry City have scored just one goal in their last five games.
- Newcastle United won both previous meetings (2-0 in 2009, 4-1 in 2010).
- Newcastle’s last five games have produced 18 goals at an average of 3.6 per match.
1-2 is our predicted correct score. Newcastle should have too much quality for a blunt Coventry attack, and with the Magpies scoring freely, an away win with goals looks the most likely outcome in our Coventry vs Newcastle prediction.
Coventry City vs Newcastle United H2H
- December 2009: Newcastle United 2-0 Coventry City
- February 2010: Newcastle United 4-1 Coventry City
Team News Coventry City
Coventry City are without the injured Amenda and Eccles, while Latibeaudiere is doubtful and Awoniyi is suspended.
Coventry City predicted lineup: Predicted lineups will be confirmed closer to kickoff.
Team News Newcastle United
Newcastle United miss the injured Jaouen and Elanga, with Livramento, Ramsey and Osula all doubtful.
Newcastle United predicted lineup: Predicted lineups will be confirmed closer to kickoff.
Coventry City vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Tip 1 (Result): Newcastle to win. The Magpies won both previous meetings and Coventry have lost four of their last five.
Tip 2 (Over/Under 2.5): Over 2.5 goals. Newcastle’s last five games have averaged 3.6 goals, with 18 scored in total.
Tip 3 (BTTS): Yes. Newcastle have both scored and conceded in four of their last five matches.
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