Hull City AFC vs Coventry City FC Best odds and tips

Hull City are 19th in the Championship table with 44 points from 40 games, 15 fewer than Coventry City who are seventh with 59 points, and the Sky Blues have a psychological edge going into Monday’s game having beaten the Tigers once in the last three meetings. The form of the two clubs is similar with Coventry having won two and lost three of their last five games, while Hull have won two, drawn two and lost one, so the points could be shared in what should be a keenly contested match. Coventry’s form looks a little shaky, but the influence of Frank Lampard is clear in the way his team plays. They are an expansive unit that likes to press high up the pitch and get men behind the ball, while Hull are much more conservative in the way Ruben Selles sets them up to play.

Hull are a 4-2-3-1 side that like to keep their shape and counterattack when they can, while Coventry’s 3-5-2 formation gives them more width to stretch the play. The contrast in philosophies should make for an intriguing match, but Coventry’s penchant for attacking could see them dominate the game. Hull have won four, drawn seven and lost nine of their 20 home fixtures this season, while Coventry have won six and lost nine of their 20 away matches. The Sky Blues are a short 2.55 favourites to beat Hull, who are 2.7, and it looks like it could be a close match. Backing the goals could be the way to go in this clash of two teams that are at opposite ends of the Championship table. Coventry have conceded 29 goals in 20 away fixtures, while Hull have averaged 1.05 goals per game at home this season.

Joao Pedro is Hull’s main man upfront with six goals in 29 games this season, but Coventry have the in-form Haji Wright, who has 11 in 21, including four in his last five games. Back the Sky Blues to nick it in a close match. Coventry to win can be backed at 2.55 with the same site.