On Monday, 19 October, Tottenham will face Coventry in the final fixture of the seventh round of the Premier League, with the match offering Spurs an opportunity to end a difficult start to the season.
Tottenham have yet to win any of their opening six league matches. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have drawn three games and lost the other three, leaving them 19th in the table and inside the relegation zone with three points.
Their current run means Tottenham have gone six matches without victory. The club will therefore be aiming to change both its league position and its recent results when it meets Coventry.
Coventry go into the match in better form after beating Newcastle 4-1 in the previous round. That emphatic result lifted the club to 14th place after six matches, with the Sky Blues having collected six points.
Coventry’s record consists of two wins and four defeats. They are three points clear of the relegation zone and will be looking to extend a run that has now reached two consecutive victories.
The two sides have met 92 times. Tottenham have recorded 44 wins in those fixtures, while Coventry have prevailed on 26 occasions. The remaining 22 encounters ended in draws.
Bookmakers regard Tottenham as the favourites for the upcoming Premier League match despite the contrast in their recent league positions and Coventry’s successive victories.
Prediction
The expectation is that Tottenham will finally secure their first league win of the campaign. The forecast is for a convincing and substantial victory for De Zerbi’s team, although the exact score is not specified.