Coventry vs Newcastle predictions: Rudoni can test the keeper in 13/1 bet builder
Gareth Freeman
Coventry have scored just one goal in five Premier League games
Newcastle have four wins in their last six across all competitions
Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes has one goal and two assists in five league games
Promoted Coventry ended their losing start to the campaign with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in the last round of fixtures and now face a tricky home game against Newcastle on Monday.
The Magpies have made a solid start to the season under new boss Matthias Jaissle and have eight points on the board after five games, losing just once.
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Key Stats
This will be the first meeting between these sides since 2010
Newcastle have won four of their last seven against promoted teams (D1, L2)
Both teams have scored in four of Newcastle’s five league games
Coventry have conceded 10 goals in five league games
The Sky Blues won 17 of their 23 home league games last season
Newcastle have failed to win 16 of their last 21 away games in the Premier League
Harvey Barnes has three goal involvements in five league matches (one goal and two assists)
Jack Rudoni has had a shot on target in two of his last three appearances
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Team News
Coventry remain without injured duo Haji Wright and Luke Woolfenden. On a more positive note, Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Milan van Ewijk have returned to training and could feature, with the latter the more likely of the two to be involved.
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton is in contention for his first appearance of the season after recovering from an injury he sustained over the summer. Nico Gonzalez missed the win over Hull but is available. The visitors remain without Tino Livramento and Anthony Elanga.
Need to know
Coventry City’s last win over Newcastle came way back in 1999, although these teams have only met seven times since then. The Magpies have won six of those games.
Newcastle lost 4-1 at Leeds in their last away game, their biggest Premier League defeat since losing by the same scoreline at Liverpool in January.
Prediction
Coventry struggled in the opening weeks of the season as they lost their opening four games without scoring but their victory at Forest should provide a much-needed morale boost.
The Sky Blues are seeking their first home points and the visit of Newcastle looks like a good opportunity to get off the mark.
The Magpies won just four of their 19 away games last season and only one of those victories came against a promoted side. Coventry had an exceptional home record in the Championship last season and can pick up at least a point against a side who travel poorly.
Newcastle should be able to get on the scoresheet even if they are beaten, although a draw is perhaps the most likely result, and Harvey Barnes can make a key impact.
With top scorer Anthony Elanga missing, Barnes has to take on a bit more responsibility in attack and he can add to his total of one goal and two assists for the season.
Jack Rudoni stands out as a good value candidate for a shot on target for Coventry. The midfielder is averaging 1.2 shots per game and has an accuracy rate of exactly 50%.
