Match preview

Coventry City (18th, 3 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Coventry Building Society Arena on Monday 12 October, kick-off 20:00.

Coventry City are struggling, having won 1 and lost 4 of their last five league games (scored 1, conceded 10). Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9).

Varless AI expects around 1.0 goals for Coventry City and 1.6 for Newcastle, making Coventry City 28% to win, the draw 26% and Newcastle 46%. The bookmakers see it much the same way.

Best prices right now: Coventry City 9/4 (Paddy Power), the draw 11/4 (Betfred) and Newcastle 6/5 (Casumo).