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Two newly-promoted teams battle it out at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon as Coventry City take on Hull City.
The Sky Blues lost 3-0 at reigning champions Arsenal in their season opener, while the Tigers shocked Manchester United with a 2-0 home victory.
Both teams were also in Carabao Cup action in midweek, as Coventry beat Plymouth Argyle 4-2 on their travels, while Hull beat Stoke City on penalties on away soil.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Coventry City vs. Hull City key stats
- Coventry had the best home record in the Championship last season (W17, D4, L2).
- Frank Lampard has never lost to Hull as a manager or player (W9, D5).
- Hull finished 22 points below Coventry in the Championship.
Coventry City vs. Hull City preview: Stalemate between both sides again?
Coventry vs Hull — Tale of the Tape
| Coventry | vs | Hull |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Position | 5th |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 0 | Goals For | 2 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 0 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 12th | Home / Away Rank | 9th |
Having won the Championship at a canter last season, Coventry were brought back down to earth by Arsenal in their season opener.
It was a reminder of just how much tougher the Premier League will be, although they did get over that defeat with a win in the cup.
On home soil against a fellow newly-promoted side, the Sky Blues will feel this is a great chance to get their first league points on the board.
Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Luke Woolfenden and Haji Wright remain injured for Lampard's side, although Ethan Pinnock is pushing to make his debut.
As for Hull, goalscoring heroes against Man United Nobel Mendy and Semi Ajayi are passed fit for this one alongside Ryan Giles, but Lewie Coyle has an ongoing issue and could join as many as seven others on the sidelines.
Sergej Jakirovic has faith in his squad though, and they will be confident of building on their brilliant win against Man United.'
Hull were the bookies' favourites to be relegated at the start of the campaign, but after picking up their first three points, that may need to be revisited.
Interestingly, both Championship fixtures last term finished 0-0, so neutrals will be hoping for goals this time around!
Coventry City vs. Hull City form guide & betting tips
| Coventry | vs | Hull |
|---|---|---|
L |
Form | W |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 18th | Form Table | 5th |
| 0 | Goals For | 2 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 0 |
DWWLW |
Form (All Comps) | DLDWW |
Whispers predicts: Coventry City 1-1 Hull City
Coventry are 94/100 (1.94) favourites to win, but given the last three H2Hs have been draws, we are happy to back another Draw at 27/10 (3.70).
All three of those featured two or fewer goals too, so Under 2.5 goals at 20/21 (1.95) could also hold value.
Our final pick focuses on the cards market, with Hull receiving the most yellows of any team in the Championship last season (115).
With both their goals against Man United coming from set-pieces and scrapping in the box expected, Over 4.5 cards at 6/4 (2.50) is worth a punt in our eyes.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which is available at 7/1 (8.00).
> Under 2.5 goals at 20/21 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 4.5 cards at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw at 27/10 (3.70) | Likelihood: Outsider