Coventry and Fulham meet in the eighth round of the Premier League on 24 October, with both sides looking for points at the bottom end of the table. The prediction for the match is a 1-1 draw, with both teams expected to score.
Coventry are playing their first Premier League season since winning promotion from the Championship under Frank Lampard. Their results were poor at the beginning of the campaign, although their recent form has offered some encouragement.
After seven matches, Coventry sit 17th in the table with six points. They have won two of their past three games, giving Lampard’s side a platform to build on despite their difficult start.
Fulham claimed their first league victory of the season in the previous round, a result which temporarily eased the pressure on manager Alvaro Arbeloa. His position had come under significant pressure after a run of disappointing results.
The Cottagers have taken five points from seven Premier League matches. Alongside their one victory, they have recorded two draws and suffered four defeats. Fulham currently occupy 18th place and remain in the relegation zone.
The two clubs have faced each other 31 times. Coventry have won 12 of those meetings, while Fulham have recorded 13 victories. The remaining six matches ended level.
Bookmakers give Fulham a slight advantage before the latest meeting, despite the club’s position in the relegation zone and Coventry’s improvement in recent fixtures.
The forecast is for the sides to score once apiece, with Coventry and Fulham sharing the points in a 1-1 draw.
