Tottenham have yet to win a league match this season, drawing three and losing three, and their offensive output stands at just 0.5 goals scored per game. They are also missing several key contributors through injury and suspension, including Pedro Porro, Dejan Kulusevski, and Rodrigo Bentancur. However, Coventry have struggled for goals away from home, scoring only once across three away fixtures. Covering both the home win and the draw provides protection against Tottenham's frequent stalemates, while a low-scoring match under 2.5 goals aligns with both sides having failed to score in four of their six league games.
- Round
- Regular Season - 7
- Venue
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Referee
- Andrew Madley
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Our verdict
BetGenius backs Tottenham or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Tottenham host Coventry in the Premier League seeking their first victory of the domestic campaign. The hosts occupy nineteenth place in the relegation zone after recording three draws and three defeats across their opening six matches. While they earned a 1-1 draw away against Manchester United in their latest outing, they remain stretched by a lengthy list of absentees including Pedro Porro, Dejan Kulusevski, and the suspended Rodrigo Bentancur.
Coventry travel to north London sitting fourteenth in the table with six points from six matches. They have built positive momentum through consecutive league wins, edging Nottingham Forest 1-0 on their travels before securing a 4-1 victory at home over Newcastle. However, prior to that mini-resurgence, Coventry suffered four straight defeats and have managed only one goal across their three away fixtures.
Tottenham's lack of a league victory and attacking output of just 0.5 goals per game means an outright home win carries significant risk. Coventry have shown vulnerability on the road, while Tottenham have already accumulated three draws in six matches, pointing toward a closely contested encounter where the home side has a good chance of securing at least a point.
Key factors
- Tottenham have yet to win in the Premier League this season, posting three draws and three losses in six games.
- Coventry have scored just one goal in three away league matches, averaging 0.3 goals scored per away game.
- Both Tottenham and Coventry have failed to score in four of their six league matches so far.
- Tottenham are missing several first-team players through injury, including Pedro Porro, Dejan Kulusevski, Mykhailo Mudryk, Wilson Odobert, and Xavi Simons, alongside the suspended Rodrigo Bentancur.
- Coventry arrive with back-to-back wins against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle after losing their opening four league games.
Team news
Tottenham
- L. BergvallKnee Injury
- M. MudrykAnkle Injury
- W. OdobertKnee Injury
- X. SimonsKnee Injury
- D. UdogieKnee Injury
- R. BentancurRed Card
Coventry
- A. AmendaCalf Injury
- J. EcclesInjury
- L. WoolfendenKnee Injury
- H. WrightMuscle Injury
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 1.8 goals per game (Tottenham at home plus Coventry away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Manchester United | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | -8 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | CoventryRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | FulhamRelegation - Championship | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 20 | SunderlandRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 2
- Tottenham
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- Coventry
Tottenham have won 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 2024-09-18Coventry1-2Tottenham
- 2013-01-05Tottenham3-0Coventry
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