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Coventry City
Championship | Gameweek 24
Jan 27, 2021 at 7pm UK
Ricoh Arena
Sheffield Wednesday logo

Coventry
2 - 0
Sheff Weds

Gyokeres (57'), Allen (90')
Skiri Oestigaard (60'), James (87')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Pelupessy (24'), Penney (50'), Borner (85')

Preview: Coventry City vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Coventry City and Sheffield Wednesday square off at St Andrew's on Wednesday night looking to boost their chances of avoiding relegation from the Championship.

While the Sky Blues are currently six points clear of 22nd-placed Rotherham United, the Owls are the same margin away from safety despite their recent upturn in results.


Match preview

Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured in November 2020© Reuters

There have been times this season when Coventry have looked like a team who have the potential to become mainstays in mid-table on their first season back in the Championship.

However, one win from seven matches in all competitions tells a different story, and Mark Robins will be eager for his side to produce a response as soon as possible.

While they are not in any immediate danger of dropping into the relegation zone, Coventry can see some of the teams below them improving significantly, putting them under pressure to get another three points on the board.

Goals are the biggest issue for this side with just two strikes being netted during their recent disappointing period, both of which came in a win away at Millwall.

At a time when Coventry have endured their most frustrating spell of the season, Sheffield Wednesday have been showing signs of improvement under caretaker boss Neil Thompson.

Before Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Everton in the FA Cup fourth round, the Owls had collected seven points from Thompson's three games in change since replacing Tony Pulis.

Having watched Derby County register successive wins over the past week, Thompson will be aware that one defeat may lead to the club's hierarchy replacing him with a more experienced head.

However, claiming three points in the West Midlands on Wednesday evening will only strengthen calls for the 57-year-old to be handed the reins on a permanent basis.

Coventry City Championship form: DLDLWL
Coventry City form (all competitions): LDLWLL

Sheffield Wednesday Championship form: LLWDWW
Sheffield Wednesday form (all competitions): WDWWWL


Team News

Middlesbrough's Sam Morsy in action with Coventry City's Ben Sheaf on October 27, 2020© Reuters

Coventry will be without Kyle McFadzean after the defender was sent off in their previous fixture at Reading.

Jordan Thompson could be provided with an opportunity in his place, while Ben Sheaf and Maxime Biamou will hope to earn recalls to the first XI.

Providing that he receives international clearance, Sam Hutchinson could feature for Wednesday after his return to the club.

Josh Windass is one of a number of players who could be recalled to the team with Andre Green expected to drop down to the substitutes' bench.

Osaze Urhoghide may continue in defence if Thompson opts against taking any risks on Cheyenne Dunkley.

Coventry City possible starting lineup:
Wilson; Thompson, Ostigard, Hyam; Dabo, Hamer, Sheaf, McCallum; O'Hare, Gyokeres, Shipley

Sheffield Wednesday possible starting lineup:
Wildsmith; Urhoghide, Brennan, Borner; Harris, Pelupessy, Bannan, Penney; Reach, Windass; Paterson


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We say: Coventry City 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday

With some of the teams below them having games in hand, Coventry are aware that avoiding defeat on Wednesday may benefit them in the long run. While Wednesday are on an upward trajectory, they may struggle to get the better of opponents who would be content with a point.


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Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Coventry City win with a probability of 39.51%. A draw had a probability of 30.7% and a win for Sheffield Wednesday had a probability of 29.84%.

The most likely scoreline for a Coventry City win was 1-0 with a probability of 14.77%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (8.08%) and 2-1 (7.33%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 0-0 (13.51%), while for a Sheffield Wednesday win it was 0-1 (12.27%). The actual scoreline of 2-0 was predicted with an 8.1% likelihood. Our data analysis correctly predicted that Coventry City would win this match.


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