The Coventry Building Society Arena
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 18:00
On Thursday, Frank Lampard’s Coventry City will host Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth at The Coventry Building Society Arena. The visitors are winless on the road this season. Can they get their first here? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.
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Coventry City suffered another setback in their last game against Portsmouth, losing 4-1. They have lost two of their last three games and are winless in three of their previous four at home. Despite this form, they have scored in 10 of their previous 12 games. The Sky Blues sit 17th on the table with 24 points in 22 games, scoring 28 goals and conceding 34. However, Frank Lampard will be without Ben Wilson (knee injury) and Raphael Borges Rodrigues (muscular problems) in this game.
Plymouth
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Plymouth were held to a 3-3 draw in their last game against Middlesbrough. Despite being the underdog in the match, The Pilgrims took the lead three times, with goals from Lewis Gibson, Darko Gyabi, and Mustapha Bundu. They remain winless in their last seven games and their last 12 on the road. They sit bottom of the league with 18 points in 21 games, scoring 22 goals and conceding 45.
Michael Obafemi suffered an injury after spending 9 minutes on the field against Middlesbrough. His absence and the injury of Ryan Hardie will make Archie Gray the only option in the attack for The Greens. Conor Hazard (ankle surgery) and Ibrahim Cissoko (groin surgery) are confirmed out of this game.
Possible Starting 11
Coventry City — Brad Collins, Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Luis Binks, Jay Dasilva, Victor Torp, Ben Sheaf, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Norman Bassette.
Plymouth — Daniel Grimshaw, Bali Mumba, Kornél Szűcs, Lewis Gibson, Brendan Galloway, Adam Randell, Darko Gyabi, Mustapha Bundu, Rami Al Hajj, Matthew Sorinola, Andre Gray.
Interesting Facts
- Coventry City are winless in three of their last four home games.
- Plymouth are winless on the road this season.
- Plymouth have won one of their last seven matches against Coventry City.
- Coventry City have scored 18 goals this season in front of their home fans, which is one of the best home records this season.
- Plymouth have picked just two points on the road this season.
- Plymouth have scored just three goals on the road this season.
History of Head-to-Heads
Championship 2023/2024 
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Championship 2023/2024
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League One 2018/2019
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League One 2018/2019
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Johnstones Paint Trophy 2014/2015
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Coventry Latest Games
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Luton Town
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Sheffield Wednesday
Plymouth Latest Games
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Portsmouth
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Preston North End
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Expert Betting Tips
Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth have not been performing well since the start of the season, having not picked up a win on the road. While I think the hosts will win this game, despite winning one of their last four home games, I also see them keeping a clean sheet. Plymouth have only managed to score three goals on the road this season, and I don’t think that is a good sign going forward.
- Under 2.5 for 2.40 odds
- BTTS-NO for 1.91 odds
- Total 2: Under 0.5 for 2.11 odds
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