Everton targeting a third straight win: Everton vs Coventry prediction
On November 6, Everton will host Coventry City in the 10th round of the English Premier League. The hosts sit seventh, just two points behind fifth place. The visitors are 16th, but have noticeably improved their results after a difficult start to the season. Both teams come into the meeting on the back of league victories.
Everton: two wins over Newcastle and a battle for European football
David Moyes' side have made a confident start to the season, recording three wins, four draws and two defeats in nine rounds. In their latest Premier League match, Everton defeated Newcastle away from home (1-0), having also knocked the same opponent out of the League Cup a few days earlier. The Merseyside club are now targeting a third straight win in all competitions and looking to strengthen their position in the upper half of the table.
The hosts' squad situation is close to ideal. There are no new injuries, allowing Moyes to keep the same starting XI as in the previous match. Jack Grealish, who has missed two games for disciplinary reasons, remains a doubt. The main threat in attack will be Thierno Barry, who has scored eight goals in 12 appearances this season. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is expected to support the striker.
Coventry: three wins in five rounds after a disastrous start
Frank Lampard's team began the season with four straight defeats but have gradually managed to turn things around. Coventry have recorded three wins in their last five rounds, beating Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Sunderland. In their previous match, the visitors comfortably defeated Sunderland (3-1). The team currently sit 16th with nine points, just three points behind eighth place.
However, the visitors are dealing with squad problems ahead of their trip to Everton. Aurele Amenda, Haji Wright, Josh Eccles and Luke Woolfenden will miss the match through injury. The fitness of Bobby Thomas and Frank Onyeka will require further assessment. Jack Rudoni remains the main attacking hope after scoring four goals this season. Taiwo Awoniyi is also expected to feature.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Everton have recorded two straight wins over Newcastle in different competitions
- Coventry have won two of their last three matches against Everton
- Coventry have suffered just three defeats in 18 Premier League meetings with Everton
Can Everton extend their winning streak: Everton vs Coventry prediction
Everton come into the match in good form, while the near-complete absence of squad issues allows Moyes to rely on his strongest combination of players. The hosts are defending confidently and have enough quality to create dangerous chances.
Coventry have improved significantly after their disastrous start and are capable of putting up a fight. However, their numerous injuries and the hosts' advantage in squad quality could prove decisive. A closely contested match is expected, with a slight edge for the Merseyside side.
