Coventry are still without a goal, while Brighton are dangerous going forward: Coventry City vs Brighton prediction
The Premier League fourth-round match between Coventry City and Brighton will take place on 13 September at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The hosts have lost all three of their opening league matches and are yet to score, while the visitors have collected four points and sit in mid-table.
Coventry City: three defeats, but signs of progress
Frank Lampard's side began the season with defeats to Arsenal 3-0 and Hull City 1-0 before losing 1-0 to Manchester City. However, the Premier League newcomers looked noticeably more confident at the Etihad and created several dangerous opportunities.
The main problem remains the same — a lack of league goals. Coventry are also yet to keep a clean sheet in any competition this season, although they managed to beat Plymouth 4-2 in the League Cup.
Brighton: powerful attack despite inconsistent results
Brighton began the league campaign by thrashing Aston Villa 4-0, then lost 4-3 to Chelsea and drew 1-1 with Leeds. Fabian Hürzeler's side regularly create chances and are among the most active attacking teams in the early stages of the season.
Their away form is a concern, however, with Brighton losing their last three Premier League matches on the road. A lengthy injury list featuring Mitoma, Minteh, Wieffer and Ferguson is another problem.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Coventry have lost all three of their opening Premier League matches and are yet to score.
- Brighton have collected four points from three matches and scored eight goals.
- The teams' most recent meeting in 2018 ended in a 3-1 Brighton victory in the FA Cup.
The visitors look more dangerous going forward: Coventry City vs Brighton prediction
Coventry are gradually adapting to the level of the Premier League and are quite capable of finally scoring at home. Their latest match against Manchester City showed that they can already create chances even against strong opposition.
However, Brighton possess significantly more attacking quality despite their absences. If the visitors convert even some of their chances, their attacking potential should be enough to secure victory.
