Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction: Coventry looking to extend winless run

Coventry City will welcome Sheffield Wednesday at The Coventry Building Society Arena in Game Week 24 of the English Championship. Coventry will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the league to five games. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Coventry City form

After being appointed as Tony Mowbray's successor at the Stadium of Light earlier in the week, Sunderland's new manager Michael Beale confessed that his first game couldn't have gone much worse. Coventry City came to the North-East and extended their unbeaten streak to four games with a 3-0 victory.

Despite having more possession and creating more opportunities, Sunderland couldn't convert their chances in front of goal. On the other hand, Coventry City's Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Callum O'Hare, and Kasey Palmer showed clinical finishing, with Palmer scoring his first goal since his return from a long-term injury.

Mark Robins, the Coventry manager, acknowledged that the departures of Viktor Gyokeres and Gustavo Hamer, who were linked with Chelsea, as well as the turnover of 25 players during the summer transfer window, have affected their performance this season. However, the introduction of new players like Haji Wright and Sakamoto has given the team hope of making a push for a top-six position.

Coventry's recent form has been promising, with only one loss in their last eight matches in the second tier. This has allowed them to climb to 15th place in the Championship standings, sitting six points behind Hull City in sixth place and holding a 10-point advantage over the relegation zone.

Interestingly, Coventry's performances at The CBS Arena this season have been a bit puzzling. They have lost fewer matches at home than any other team in the league, excluding Daniel Farke's Leeds United, who haven't lost at home. However, they have only managed to secure four wins on their own turf, resulting in a middling home record and a 15th-place ranking in terms of home performances.

Coventry City Predicted Lineup

Collins; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell; Allen, Eccles, O'Hare; Sakamoto, Wright, Simms

Sheffield Wednesday form

Sheffield Wednesday missed a valuable opportunity to move closer to safety after a dramatic loss to Cardiff City at Hillsborough. Despite Dutchman Anthony Musaba opening the scoring for Wednesday, Cardiff City staged an impressive comeback in the second half, securing three points with a deflected strike from Karlan Grant and an own goal from Akin Famewo.

Under the leadership of German coach Danny Rohl, Sheffield Wednesday has seen improved results in recent weeks, winning three of their last five matches, including a notable victory over Blackburn Rovers. However, their struggle to score goals has been a significant issue this season, with only 17 goals, the lowest in the league. The addition of 18-year-old Bailey Cadamarteri to the team has provided some positive results, with three goals in five appearances.

Currently sitting in 23rd place in the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday is six points behind Huddersfield Town in 21st position. A crucial match between the two teams is scheduled for the beginning of February at the John Smith's Stadium.

Sheffield Wednesday Predicted Lineup

Dawson; Palmer, Diaby, Famewo, Johnson; Byers, Vaulks, Bannan; Paterson, Musaba, Cadamarteri

Coventry City vs Sheffield Wednesday Expert Tips

Coventry have achieved commendable outcomes in their recent matches against Southampton, Leeds, and Sunderland. As a result, they will not be intimidated by Sheffield Wednesday's struggles. The Owls must demonstrate resilience after their unfortunate loss in the previous game. Nevertheless, we believe that Robins's team will display superior strength in the East Midlands.