EPL: Coventry vs. Hull Picks — Tigers to Continue Dream Start to the New Season? (Aug 29)

Two of the newly promoted teams in the Premier League this season collide at the Coventry Building Society Stadium on August 29. A close encounter is expected between Coventry and Hull City based on the odds available at the best soccer betting sites. But, will the Sky Blues get a first EPL win since 2001 this Saturday?

Lampard Unfazed Despite Poor Start to the Season

Coventry City were handed a stern reminder of the difference in quality between the Championship and the Premier League on MD1, as they were punished for their defensive mistakes in a 3-0 loss against Arsenal.

However, it’s unlikely that the Sky Blues will face many more daunting challenges than traveling to the defending champions on the opening day at any other point this season.

Coventry’s survival prospects will be built on their home form, with the Sky Blues boasting the best home record in last season’s Championship, winning 17 of their 23 fixtures and losing just twice.

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Hull Chasing Memorable Start to the Season

Few would have foreseen Hull City kicking off the new Premier League season with a dominant win over Man United.

The Tigers were excellent from start to finish against the Red Devils last Saturday, showing defensive strength and attacking quality from set pieces in the 2-0 win. The Tigers thrived in wide areas last weekend, creating 44% of their chances from the right-hand side of the field.

That will be their blueprint for potential survival this term. Oli McBurnie was a constant threat in the win, while Regan Slater was excellent in wide positions. Slater recorded one assist and covered the second-most km of any player in the opening round of EPL fixtures.

Coventry vs. Hull Picks

There will be massive pressure on Coventry to chase the win this weekend, but that could play into the hands of Hull City, who will aim to play on the counterattack. The Tigers also boast an excellent head-to-head record against the Sky Blues, having avoided defeat in eight of the previous nine and winning on five occasions over that period.