Match preview

Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) host Coventry City (18th, 3 pts) at St James' Park on Saturday 8 May, kick-off 15:00.

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

Varless AI expects around 1.9 goals for Newcastle and 0.8 for Coventry City, making Newcastle 62% to win, the draw 23% and Coventry City 15%.