Coventry vs Hull City — Tips & Analysis

Under 2.75: These two know each other far too well. The last three meetings finished 0-0, 0-0 and 1-1, and the last 12 games between them averaged just over 2 goals. Only a quarter of those 12 had 3 or more goals. Hull barely score. They get just over a goal a game and let in a goal a game. Only 6 of their last 14 games had 3 or more goals. They beat Manchester United 2-0 on the opening day, so the defending is genuine. Hull are also badly short of bodies. Butland, Matazo, Hughes, Gyabi and Zambrano are all out, with Gelhardt and Jacob doubtful. A patched up team that struggles for goals is not about to open this game up. Both sides played midweek cup ties and have four days of rest, so legs will be heavy and changes are likely. Coventry should have the ball and the better chances without the game ever getting loose. A 1-0 Coventry win looks the most likely finish, and that is comfortably inside what we want. Coventry are the danger here. They have had 3 or more goals in 12 of their last 17 games, and they have won by 2 or more in 9 of them. An early goal could stretch this open. The history between these two still points to a quiet night, and that is where we stand.