Coventry City vs Maidstone United prediction and betting tips on February 26, 2024
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On Monday, the 26th of February, the first match of the 1/8 finals of the FA Cup will take place. Coventry City will vie against Maidstone United for a berth in the quarterfinals. The match is set to commence at 20:45 Central European Time.
Coventry City
Hailing from the Championship, the team embarked on their journey from the 1/32 finals, where they triumphed over Oxford United with an impressive 6-2 scoreline. In the 1/16 finals, they overcame Sheffield Wednesday (with an aggregate score of 5-2 over two legs). In terms of their Championship performances, Coventry City currently occupies the ninth position, amassing 51 points after 34 matches. In their last five outings, they secured three victories, played to a draw once, and suffered one defeat.
Maidstone United
Representing the National League South, Maidstone United initiated their cup campaign from the 1/128 finals. On their path to the 1/8 finals, they vanquished: Chesham (0-2), Barrow (2-1), Stevenage (1-0), and Ipswich (2-1). In their league standings, Maidstone United holds the eighth position, accruing 54 points from 33 matches. In their preceding five matches, they secured three victories, suffered one defeat, and played to a draw.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Incidentally, these teams have yet to engage in any competitive encounter in their history.
Coventry City vs Maidstone United Prediction
Coventry City is perceived as the clear favorite in this fixture. Despite Maidstone United's commendable journey, considering the disparity in divisions and the home advantage for Coventry City, I harbor skepticism regarding another upset. Hence, my wager leans towards Coventry City achieving an individual total exceeding 2.5 goals, with odds set at 1.55.
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