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Probable Lineups

Stoke
4-2-3-1
Coventry
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 7 Goals 20 (31)
(17) 5 Assists 19 (25)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.7 Average Age 24.6
182.5 Average Height (cm) 182.8
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(46%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 58% (54%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.3)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Stoke
Coventry
Player Reason Status Rating
Ryan Mmaee Doubtful 6.06
Sam Gallagher Doubtful 6.56
Player Reason Status Rating
Raphael Borges Rodrigues Out N/A
Ben Sheaf Out 6.84

Team News

Stoke
Coventry
  • Steven Schumacher will have a new goalkeeper in between the sticks in Viktor Johansson, while winger Eric-Junior Bocat will make his debut on the left.
  • Sam Gallagher picked up a knock during Stoke's final pre-season game. If he isn't deemed fit enough to start, expect Niall Ennis to lead the line.
  • Ben Sheaf and Raphael Rodrigues are the away side's only injury concerns heading into the opening game of the 2024/25 campaign.
  • Mark Robins will stick with his trusted 4-2-3-1 system but could hand league debuts to summer signings Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason-Clark.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
15 Coventry 7 6 10 27
19 Stoke 5 7 11 22

Prediction

  • Steven Schumacher was under significant pressure with Stoke hovering just above the relegation zone at the end of last season, but the Potters closed out the campaign with three consecutive wins, easing concerns about his future.
  • Investment has been limited so far this summer, so a top-half finish will be a tough ask for the former Plymouth boss.
  • Coventry failed to follow up their play-off final defeat with a second successive top-six finish last season, but the Sky Blues showed plenty of promise and even reached the FA Cup semi-final.
  • Mark Robins will have to deal without Callum O'Hare after he departed in the summer, but more smart recruitment means that the visitors have a strong squad as they target promotion to the Premier League.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    I had this as a solid Coventry win. Got that so wrong …. Stoke did well for those points

    19 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] KingKeno - member since 12-Jun-21

    Ellis Simms TSA +200

    19 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Watching Stoke I’m a little unconvinced in their back four so Coventry may just steal all three points

    20 weeks ago
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Top Players

Stoke
Coventry
V. Johansson 7.08
T. Cannon 6.8
B. Wilmot 6.76
H. Wright 7.1
J. Rudoni 6.98
B. Sheaf 6.84
T. Cannon 8
B. Gibson 3
M. Manhoef 3
H. Wright 7
E. M-Clark 4
J. Eccles 3
B. J-Ho 5
M. Manhoef 3
E. Stevens 2
J. Rudoni 6
E. M-Clark 4
J. Eccles 3

Match Forecast

Coventry will make a comeback if they go behind  
Coventry will create many scoring chances  
Coventry will dominate in the air  
Coventry will score as a result of individual skill  
Coventry will control the game in the opposition's half  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.