Manchester City vs Coventry City: Stats, Trends and Our Prediction

• The Etihad Stadium will host the visit of newly promoted Coventry City on September 5th, with kick-off at 15:00 BST. 
• Man City have made a strong start to the Premier League season with two wins from two games. 
• Coventry have not managed to get off the mark yet, losing their opening two matches and not scoring a goal. 
• Haaland looks in his usual form already this season with stats of 2 goals from 10 shots.
• Coventry have injury concerns coming to the Etihad, with Wright, Kesler-Hayden, and Woolfenden ruled out.  

Historical Dynamic

This will be the first meeting between the two clubs since 2002, when Man City beat Coventry 4-2. But over the years this match has been competitive; Man City have 24 wins, Coventry have 16 wins, and there have been 12 draws. The last time these teams faced each other in the Premier League was in 2001, when the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Earlier that season, Coventry actually beat City 1-2 away from home. 

Our Verdict and Score Prediction

On paper, this game seems like a certain home win for Man City. Coventry have not won a game this season, and Man City look like they are hitting form already, after smashing 4 past Crystal Palace last time out. The attacking quality of City should be too much for Coventry, so we expect a City win by at least 2 goals, with odds of 29/10.