Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | EFL Cup, September 18, 2024

Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview

Date: Wednesday, September 18
Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry

It is time for the EFL Cup aka the Carabao Cup third round fixture. Championship side Coventry City are set to host Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur in a highly anticipated encounter. Both sides are not in satisfactory form in their respective divisions, so some pros from here will surely boost their morale.

Coventry City are blowing hot and cold with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their past five fixtures. Now, facing a highly rated Premier League side will add more tension to their side, but with home advantage in their favour, they can think of giving a tough fight.

Spurs are having a worse form. The side has won only one of their last five games. They do possess a way more superior squad than the hosts and will be aiming for victory to up their motivation. Nothing but a win with full domination would satisfy them here.

Coventry City team news

Coventry City are dealing with three injury concerns. English midfielder Ben Sheaf’s absence is troubling the side, a scenario all witnessed against Watford. Defender Joel Latibeaudiere is also out, while winger Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s ankle injury is not expected to heal up before October.

Tottenham Hotspur team news

Star Brazilian forward Richarlison continues to be out of games owing to his muscle injury, while midfielder Yves Bissouma is also in doubt. New big-money signing Dominic Solanke could earn some minutes in this game.

Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-head

The two sides have faced off for a massive 91 times across multiple competitions in the past. Visitors Tottenham Hotspur have an upper hand in these fixtures above the hosts, with 43 wins. 22 matches ended in a draw, while 26 matches were clinched by Coventry City.

Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction

Visitors Tottenham Hotspur will take the field as favourites in this fixture. On paper, they hail a way superior squad when compared to their opponents. So, Spurs are speculated to have an easy win in this game, with full domination.

Prediction: Coventry City 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur

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Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur Predicted lineups

Coventry City possible starting lineup:

Goalkeeper – Dovin

Defenders – Dasilva, Kitching, Thomas, Latibeaudiere, Van Ewijk

Midfielders – Torp, Rudoni, Eccles

Forward – Mason-Clark, Simms

Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:

Goalkeeper – Vicario

Defenders – Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie

Midfielders – Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison

Forward – Johnson, Werner, Son

Key players to watch in Coventry City vs Tottenham Hotspur

Jack Rudoni (Coventry City)

The young English midfielder is expected to take the centre-stage for Coventry City in this fixture. He has been consistent for the side in the EFL Championship, playing every moment for the team across the five games. Though midfield domination is not expected from him in this one, diffusing the chance creations from opponents will be his key role.

Timo Werner (Tottenham Hotspur)

The star forward has arrived on a loan deal at Spurs. He is yet to prove his worth, as he has played way too few minutes with the club. This fixture can change his fate, as he is speculated to start. All he needs to take care of is keeping shots-on-target, and the rest should fall well.

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