Coventry City host Hull City on Saturday, August 29 (10:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM CT / 7:00 AM PT).
Coventry City will be without the injured Haji Wright and the sidelined Luke Woolfenden, with Ephron Mason-Clark a doubt on a thigh issue; Aurele Amenda and Jay Dasilva both played the full ninety at Arsenal and look set to continue, with Bobby Craig Thomas and Ellis Simms the main outlets going forward. Hull City have a long absentee list of their own — the injured Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano and Charlie Hughes are all out, while Joe Gelhardt, Hidemasa Morita, Matty Jacob, Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy and Lewie Coyle are doubts — but Regan Slater, Oliver McBurnie and Ryan Giles all played big minutes in the win over Manchester United and should keep their places.
Coventry’s difficult start to the season — beaten 3-0 by Arsenal — leaves them on 0 points with a -3 goal difference, while Hull City sit on 3 points with a +2 goal difference after seeing off Manchester United on home soil. That contrast puts Hull in the more comfortable position on paper, but Coventry have home advantage and a chance to respond, and both sides have already shown they can create and concede at the other end.
US viewers can watch Coventry City vs Hull City on NBC and Peacock.
Coventry City vs Hull City: Best Bets & Predictions
Predicted lineups, team news and best bets for Coventry City vs Hull City
Our approach: we've built a consistent line through this preview — a narrow Coventry City win, goals at both ends, and Hull's central striker backed to add his name to the scoresheet.
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Season Form & Standings
Coventry City sit on 0 points from their opening match, while Hull City have 3 points from theirs — a +2 goal difference for Hull against a -3 mark for Coventry.
Premier League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull City | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 3 | |||
| Coventry City | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 |
Coventry City vs Hull City Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Coventry City
4-1-4-1Hull City
5-4-1Potential Match-Winners
- Bobby Craig Thomas (Coventry City): Thomas played the full ninety minutes at Arsenal, picking up a shot and creating a chance from midfield, and remains one of Coventry’s main creative outlets.
- Oliver McBurnie (Hull City): McBurnie was Hull’s biggest outlet in the win over Manchester United, managing two shots on target and creating two chances across his ninety minutes.
- Regan Slater (Hull City): Slater set up Hull’s opening goal against Manchester United, creating a chance of his own and playing the full ninety minutes in midfield.
Recent Form
Coventry City: L
- 2026-08-21: Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City (L, away)
Coventry City opened their season with a 3-0 defeat away to Arsenal.
Hull City: W
- 2026-08-22: Hull City 2-0 Manchester United (W, home)
Hull City began the campaign with a 2-0 win at home over Manchester United.
Coventry City vs Hull City Prediction
Hull City’s 3 points and +2 goal difference put them ahead of Coventry City’s 0 points and -3 mark after the Arsenal defeat, but home advantage should count for something here. Expect Coventry City to edge a tight, goal-filled game 2-1.