Coventry Metropolis and Birmingham Metropolis face off on Friday, aiming for victories that would elevate them again into playoff competition within the Championship.
Presently positioned seventeenth and fifteenth respectively within the league standings, the groups are separated by only one level.
Match Preview:
Coventry Metropolis, after a winless streak earlier within the season, bounced again with wins over Millwall and Plymouth Argyle.
Though they suffered a 2-1 defeat in opposition to Ipswich Town, they appear to be on the rise, displaying resilience in protection and aiming to enhance their assault.
With a optimistic purpose distinction and a latest upturn in kind, Coventry, sitting eight factors off the highest six, imagine they’ll mount a promotion push within the coming video games.
Alternatively, Birmingham Metropolis and Wayne Rooney are struggling to seek out consistency, with simply 5 factors collected in eight video games underneath Rooney’s management.
Rooney has expressed considerations about his team’s character following a goalless draw against Rotherham United.
Birmingham wants enchancment, particularly away from house, having misplaced their final seven away matches in the Championship.
Rooney is keen for the January switch window to strengthen his squad and guarantee they keep away from the relegation zone.
Coventry Metropolis Championship kind: L L D W W L
Birmingham Metropolis Championship kind: L D L W L D
Workforce Information:
Coventry’s supervisor, Mark Robins, is more likely to make adjustments after their loss to Ipswich. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Matt Godden might return within the assault, whereas Cody Drameh is predicted to characteristic for Birmingham after Ethan Laird’s damage.
Lukas Jutkiewicz might lead Birmingham’s assault, and Jordan James might get an opportunity in midfield after their final match’s uncommon clear sheet.
Potential Beginning Lineups:
Coventry Metropolis: (4-2-3-1)
Collins;
Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell;
Sheaf, Eccles;
Sakamoto, O’Hare, Wright;
Godden
Birmingham Metropolis: (4-2-3-1)
Ruddy;
Drameh, Aiwu, Sanderson, Buchanan;
Bielik, Bacuna;
Miyoshi, Stansfield, Dembele;
Jutkiewicz
Prediction: Coventry Metropolis 2-1 Birmingham Metropolis
Coventry appears to be bettering, even of their latest defeat, and their resurgence may proceed in opposition to Birmingham, who’ve been inconsistent underneath Rooney’s administration. Count on a aggressive match, however Coventry may edge this encounter.
