Johan Manzambi scored three goals in just four appearances for Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup
Aston Villa have won nine of their last 13 fixtures against Coventry
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Coventry and Aston Villa are bottom and second-from-bottom in the Premier League and both will be looking for a lift when facing each other in the EFL Cup third round at the CBS Arena on Wednesday.
Adjusting to the top flight is proving to be a tricky process for Frank Lampard’s Coventry, who remain pointless and goalless after four games.
The Sky Blues suffered their latest setback on Sunday when losing 5-0 at home to Brighton. They started brightly against the Seagulls, but shipped four goals in a miserable second half.
Meanwhile, Villa's problems deepened on Saturday with a 2-1 loss at home to Nottingham Forest.
Unai Emery’s side have collected just one Premier League point, but they fared much better in the Champions League last Tuesday when goals from John McGinn, Emi Buendia and Nicolas Jackson sealed a 3-2 victory away to Club Brugge.
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Team news
For the hosts Taiwo Awoniyi starts a three-game ban and Haji Wright, Kaine Kesler-Hayden (both thigh), Josh Eccles (unspecified) and Luke Woolfenden (knee) are ruled out.
Joao Gomes is available for the Villans after suspension, but Amadou Onana, Leon Goretzka (both knee), Ian Maatsen (ankle) and Pau Torres (thigh) are sidelined.
The stats
Coventry have been beaten in their last three fixtures, but have lost two of their last three games by a 1-0 scoreline.
The Sky Blues have failed to score in four of their last five matches.
Six of Villa's last eight games have featured fewer than four goals, but they have scored in their last seven fixtures against Coventry.
Villa have netted in nine of their last 12 matches.
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Prediction
Villa are off to a poor start in the Premier League, but they were 3-2 winners away to Club Brugge on matchday one of the Champions League and should have too much quality for fellow strugglers Coventry.
There are mitigating factors behind Villa's slow start, because several of their summer signings are still searching for form and fitness.
However, Villa have made some quality additions, including Switzerland international attacker Johan Manzambi, who appeared for the first time in Saturday's 2-1 loss at home to Nottingham Forest.
Manzambi should be ready for his first start and he can contribute to a victory over the sinking Sky Blues, who are set to taste defeat for the fourth successive game.
Score Prediction: Coventry City 1-3 Aston Villa
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