Coventry City finally broke their duck in the Premier League with a hard fought win away at Nottingham Forest before the international break and that result has given the lads a real boost after years away from the top flight. The victory came after a tough run where the team struggled to find the back of the net but now they are looking to build on this momentum at home. Newcastle United on the other hand have been in fine form and their new manager has steadied the ship with some solid performances that show the squad means business this season.
Team Form
Newcastle have picked up good points on the road and at home with only one bad day against Leeds while Coventry are still finding their feet after that historic win. The visitors have shown they can score freely and their attack looks sharp even without some key names missing. Coventry need to improve their scoring rate if they want to trouble the top sides regularly.
- Coventry scored just one goal in their last five games before the Forest win
- Newcastle netted at least two goals in five of their seven matches this season
- Harvey Barnes has been on fire with a brace against West Brom in the cup
Tactical Analysis
The game promises plenty of action as Newcastle like to press high and create chances from wide areas while Coventry will look to sit compact and hit on the counter. Strengths for the visitors include their midfield control and set piece threat but they must watch out for Coventrys pace on the break. Weaknesses show in both defenses when facing quick transitions so expect open play at times.
Overall the away side looks better equipped to take all three points given their current run and attacking options that can punish any lapse from the hosts.
Betting Proposal
After weighing the form and attacking records the smart money is on the visitors to come out on top. Newcastle to win away at odds of 2.08 stands out as the best value for this fixture.
