Two of the newly promoted sides in the Premier League collide on August 29, as Hull City chase successive wins when they travel to Coventry City.

Sky Blues Aiming For First EPL Win Since 2001

Frank Lampard’s Coventry City endured a chastening opening night back in the Premier League, suffering a 3-0 away loss against Arsenal.

However, the Sky Blues won’t face too many more challenging matches than against the reigning champions. Coventry will need to show defensive improvement if they are to stay in the top-flight, conceding 20 shots in their opener and recording just four attempts in response.

Taiwo Awoniyi could be thrust into the starting eleven after completing his move from Nottingham Forest. The African striker scored twice in his final four EPL appearances for the Tricky Trees last season. Lampard will be without the injured Haji Wright and Ephron Mason-Clark on Saturday.

Coventry City predicted lineup vs Hull City (4-3-3): Rushworth; van Ewijk, Thomas, Amenda, Dasilva; Yirenkyi, Grimes, Onyeka; Tchaouna, Awoniyi, Hamer

Hull Targeting Back-to-Back Wins on EPL Return

Sergej Jakirović’s Hull City were written off by many before a ball was kicked this season. However, they’ve had a better chance of survival than many would have thought, based on their physical and well-drilled win against Manchester United on Saturday. Hull were fitter than their opponents, and they caused mayhem from crosses into the box.

Oli McBurnie was a constant threat, winning four aerial duels. Regan Slater’s crossing ability was also excellent, registering one assist and creating two chances.

Jakirović will be without Charlie Hughes, Lewis Coyle, Jack Butland, and Oscar Zambrano this weekend.

Hull City predicted lineup vs Coventry City (5-4-1): Tzolakis; Drameh, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles; Belloumi, Crooks, Slater, Stroud; McBurnie

Coventry City vs Hull City Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Under 3.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.37 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: CGSSD
  • Correct score prediction: Coventry City 1-1 Hull City

Key stats:

  • No more than two goals have been scored in the last three head-to-head meetings between Hull and Coventry City.
  • Hull’s defensive record is eye-catching, not allowing more than a single strike in five of their previous six.
  • Under 3.5 goals has been a winning selection in five of Coventry’s last six.

With huge pressure on both promoted teams this weekend, it’s likely that a cagey and low-scoring affair will be played out. Five of Coventry’s previous six matches have seen under 3.5 goals scored, which included their opening night clash against Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Hull have been strong defensively since returning to action, keeping clean sheets in half of their six outings. Low-scoring affairs are also common based on head-to-head encounters, with no more than two goals finding the net in any of the previous three matches between Hull and Coventry.

Coventry City vs Hull City Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Double Chance: Hull and Draw (2X)
  • Odds: 2.003 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: XZUSD

Hull City looked extremely well-drilled in their EPL opener against Manchester United, restricting their heavyweight opponents to just six shots on target. Defensive quality has been apparent in their matches since July, keeping clean sheets in half of their six fixtures.

With the confidence gained from last week’s win over United, they are massively overlooked in the betting, and there is value in siding with the Tigers or Draw in the Double Chance market at 2.003.

Their chances of a positive result are enhanced after avoiding defeat in their last three against Coventry, while they have drawn or won in eight of their previous ten trips to the Coventry Building Society Stadium.

Verdict: Under 3.5 Goals (1.37) — Coventry City 1-1 Hull City