Coventry will host Oxford United in the second round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, 27 August.
The hosts will be hoping for another win over Oxford Utd in less than two weeks, but can they get it? Read our latest Coventry vs Oxford Utd prediction and preview below.
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Coventry vs Oxford Utd prediction: A low-scoring affair?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Coventry's last five games in all competitions.
- Oxford United have averaged 4.00 total goals per game in their last two matches.
- We saw five goals when these two teams met less than two weeks ago in the Championship.
Correct score prediction: Coventry 2-1 Oxford Utd
We saw Coventry beat Oxford Utd twice in a row at home and we can see them going for the hat-trick on Tuesday, while also we expect both teams to score like in those other two meetings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Coventry the favourite
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.00%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Coventry are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 60%, but we're expecting a close and competitive meeting between the pair this Friday.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Sky Blues in front
Coventry have picked up three wins, one draw and suffered one defeat in their last five competitive and non-competitive matches against Oxford Utd, securing a 3-2 win when the pair met less than two weeks ago in the Championship.
When it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams, Coventry also have the lead: 10-1-5.
England Championship 16/08/24
Coventry
Oxford Utd
England FA Cup 06/01/24
Coventry
Oxford Utd
UK Friendlies 16/07/22
Oxford Utd
Coventry
England League 1 31/08/19
Oxford Utd
Coventry
England League 1 23/03/19
Coventry
Oxford Utd
Coventry preview: Looking for a repeat of their Championship duel
As we mentioned already, Coventry beat Oxford Utd in the second round of the new Championship season, which was their first win in the league after losing their opening match to Stoke, but their second win overall after they've beaten Bristol City in the EFL Cup. Coventry followed their win over The U's with a draw against Bristol City, this time in the Championship, so their form has been all over the place to start the season.
When it comes to team news, Ben Sheaf and Raphael Borges Rodrigues are out with injuries ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Dovin (GK), Bidwell, Binks, van Ewijk, Thomas, Allen, Torp, Sakamoto, Rudoni, Simms & Mason-Clark
England Championship 31/08/24
L
Norwich
1
Coventry
0
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
0
Coventry
1
England Championship 24/08/24
D
Bristol City
1
Coventry
1
England Championship 16/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
2
Coventry
3
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Bristol City
0
Coventry
1
Oxford Utd preview: Hoping to avoid third loss in a row
Oxford Utd returned to the second tier of English football with a victory over Norwich at The Kassam Stadium, but have then lost two games in a row against Blackburn Rovers and their upcoming opponent in the EFL Cup Coventry City. Both of those games were away from home, so Oxford Utd's fans have to be wary of this game.
Meanwhile, Will Goodwin is the only player on the team's injury list at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Ingram (GK), Kioso, Long, Thorniley, Leigh, Phillips, Sibley, McEachran, El Mizouni, Goodrham & Rodrigues
England Championship 31/08/24
W
Preston
1
Oxford Utd
3
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
L
Coventry
1
Oxford Utd
0
England Championship 24/08/24
L
Blackburn
2
Oxford Utd
1
England Championship 16/08/24
L
Coventry
3
Oxford Utd
2
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Peterborough
0
Oxford Utd
2
Player to watch: Haji Wright
After netting 16 goals in the league last season, Wright continued his good form by scoring twice in the first three league matches. That being said, both of his goals came in one game, against Oxford United, so he'll certainly cherish meeting them again so soon.
