Coventry City is set to host Derby County at the Coventry Building Society Arena on November 6, 2024, as they aim for consecutive victories following a strong performance last weekend. Coventry recently secured a convincing win against Middlesbrough, while Derby suffered a loss to Stoke City.
After a difficult stretch where they only managed one win in nine matches, Coventry has regained form, winning their last two games against Luton Town and Middlesbrough as the international break approaches. The Sky Blues’ recent match saw them take advantage of a red card issued to Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney, leading to goals from Bobby Thomas, Haji Wright, and Josh Eccles, allowing them to climb to 13th in the Championship standings.
On the other hand, Derby County is currently enduring their longest winless streak of the season, having gone without a win in their last four matches. Their last victory was on October 5 against Queens Park Rangers. A recent match against Stoke saw them equalize with an own goal before conceding again, resulting in a 2-1 defeat. Derby sits in 14th place, three points above the relegation zone.
Coventry has experienced mixed results at home this season, winning three and losing three of their six Championship matches at the CBS Arena. They will be looking to leverage their home advantage against a Derby side struggling to perform away from home, as the Rams have yet to win in their seven away games this season.
**Team News**
Coventry’s Tatsuhiro Sakamoto may be promoted to the starting lineup after contributing an assist from the bench in their last match, although head coach Mark Robins is likely to stick with the successful lineup from Teesside. The team is still without injured players Jake Bidwell and Jamie Allen.
Derby is also dealing with injuries, as David Ozoh is sidelined with a hamstring issue and Ryan Nyambe is out with a knee injury, limiting their options at right-back.
**Predicted Lineups:**
– Coventry City: Dovin; Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Binks; Van Ewijk, Eccles, Sheaf, Rudoni, Torp; Thomas-Asante, Wright
– Derby County: Zetterstrom; Elder, Nelson, Cashin, Forsyth; Goudmijn, Adams, Osborn; Jackson, Mendez-Laing, Yates
**Prediction:**
Coventry City is favored to win 2-1 against Derby County, bolstered by their recent form and Derby’s struggles away from home.
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