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1Semi Ajayi1 - 2Nobel Mendy1
- 1Loum Tchaouna2
- 2Mohamed Belloumi2
- 3Oliver McBurnie2
- 4Bobby Thomas1
- 5Jack Rudoni1
- 6Cody Drameh1
- 7Ryan Giles1
- 8Semi Ajayi1
- 9Nobel Mendy1
- 1Matt Crooks3
- 2Elliot Stroud2
- 3Liam Millar1
- 4Frank Onyeka1
- 5Lewie Coyle1
- 6Regan Slater1
- 7Bobby Thomas1
- 8Mohamed Belloumi1
- 9Cody Drameh1
- 10Ryan Giles1
- 1Regan Slater1
- 1Oliver McBurnie2
- 2Victor Torp1
- 3Lewie Coyle1
- 4Ellis Simms1
- 5Regan Slater1
- 6Bobby Thomas1
- 7Ryan Giles1
- 1Matt Grimes50
- 2Bobby Thomas35
- 3Carl Rushworth29
- 4Aurèle Amenda28
- 5John Egan25
- 6Loum Tchaouna22
- 7Jay Dasilva22
- 8Regan Slater19
- 9Nobel Mendy18
- 10Konstantinos Tzolakis17
- 1Ellis Simms1
- 2Loum Tchaouna1
- 3Mohamed Belloumi1
- 4Semi Ajayi1
- 5Jay Dasilva1
- 6Oliver McBurnie1
- 1Brandon Thomas-Asante4
- 2Frank Onyeka3
- 3Semi Ajayi2
- 4Victor Torp1
- 5Mohamed Belloumi1
- 6Elliot Stroud1
- 7Cody Drameh1
- 8Ryan Giles1
- 9Milan van Ewijk1
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Coventry City vs Hull City is a Premier League Gameweek 2 meeting of two promoted sides at the CBS Arena on Saturday at 3pm, with the hosts marginally fancied.
Coventry were beaten at Arsenal while Hull stunned Manchester United, setting up an intriguing clash between the newcomers. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy expects a close game between two promoted sides still finding their feet in the top flight.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry City To Win and Both Teams To Score | 3/1 | Coventry’s return to the top flight began with a harsh 3-0 loss at Arsenal, but the CBS Arena is a far kinder assignment against fellow-promoted Hull. Hull’s stunning win over Manchester United will have boosted belief, yet they were exposed for chances plenty last season and could again leave gaps at the back on the road. Coventry’s front line should find space to test a Hull defence still adjusting to Premier League pace, while Hull’s own counter-attacking threat and physical presence up top give them a route to score as well, making an open contest with goals at both ends a reasonable shout. |
| Frank Onyeka and Oli McBurnie to be booked | 12/1 | Onyeka arrived at Coventry from Brentford and became a key ball-winner in their promotion push, the kind of combative midfielder who regularly puts in firm, sometimes mistimed challenges that catch a referee’s eye. McBurnie leads Hull’s attack with a physical, all-elbows style, often getting under defenders’ skin and picking up cautions for niggly fouls or dissent when frustrated. With both likely to be heavily involved in midfield and box battles at a lively CBS Arena, and neither known for shying away from a robust challenge, a booking apiece feels like a realistic outcome if the game gets feisty. |
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How Coventry City go into the game
Coventry’s top-flight return began with a chastening 3-0 defeat at Arsenal, though few will have expected anything else at the Emirates. The CBS Arena is where their season must be built.
Home form will be crucial to Coventry’s survival hopes, and this is exactly the sort of game they need to target. A first Premier League point, or better, is the aim.
How Hull City go into the game
Hull could hardly have dreamed of a better start, stunning Manchester United 2-0 on the opening day. That result will have sent confidence soaring ahead of a winnable-looking away trip.
The Tigers will travel with real belief after that famous win, but backing it up on the road is the next test. Another disciplined, spirited display could yield more reward.
Coventry City vs Hull City head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/26 | Hull | 0-0 | Coventry |
| 09/08/25 | Coventry | 0-0 | Hull |
| 14/04/25 | Hull | 1-1 | Coventry |
| 14/12/24 | Coventry | 2-1 | Hull |
| 24/04/24 | Coventry | 2-3 | Hull |
Evenly matched with three draws in the last five, and one win apiece.
Coventry City vs Hull City predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City or draw (Double Chance) | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home edge between promoted sides. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1/1 | ⭐⭐⭐ | An open contest expected. |
| Coventry City to win | 5/6 | ⭐⭐ | Marginal home favourites. |
| Both teams to score – No | 1/1 | ⭐⭐ | Both may cancel each other out. |
| Ellis Simms anytime scorer | 6/4 | ⭐⭐ | Should lead the line for Coventry. |
Coventry City vs Hull City score prediction
Hull arrive on a high but Coventry have home advantage in a game that looks a real coin-toss. Expect a tense, low-scoring affair with few clear chances, and a share of the spoils would be no surprise. Score prediction: Coventry City 2-1 Hull City.
