Coventry City vs Southampton Prediction: Saints are unbeaten since October

Coventry City will welcome Southampton at The Coventry Building Society Arena in Game Week 21 of the English Championship. The Saints have been unbeaten since October. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Coventry City form

Russell Martin departed Vicarage Road on Saturday evening feeling frustrated after witnessing his Southampton team concede a late equalizer to Watford. This goal has now put the Saints 10 points behind the top two teams, which is disappointing considering their 12-game unbeaten run. However, Martin is hopeful that this impressive streak since September 23 will eventually lead Southampton to a higher standing. At the moment, their goal should be to secure a playoff spot, as they are currently eight points away from seventh place. The team can be optimistic due to their favorable upcoming fixtures. It has been eight matches since Southampton last allowed a goal in the first half, and their last two goals conceded occurred in the 87th minute or later.

Coventry City Predicted Lineup

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

Southampton form

Despite a recent period where Coventry officials might have considered a change in leadership, Mark Robins has proven himself to be the most suitable candidate for the position. Following a string of four consecutive losses, Coventry has bounced back by securing 10 out of a possible 15 points, which includes three victories with clean sheets. Most recently, they triumphed over a disorganized Birmingham City, winning 2-0 and bringing the team closer to the middle of the table. Their only defeat since the November international break was against Ipswich Town, who currently sit in second place, with a score of 2-1. Robins can now feel the momentum building as they aim for potential promotion, with only a five-point gap standing in the way of a top-six spot.

Southampton Predicted Lineup

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Smallbone, Downes, S.Armstrong; A.Armstrong, Fraser; Adams

Coventry City vs Southampton Expert Tips

With Robins revitalizing Coventry, the team is expected to be competitive against the Saints for the entire 90 minutes. However, we believe that the visitors possess sufficient quality in their attacking play to secure a victory, possibly with a late goal. Expect both teams to be on the scoresheet.