Coventry City vs Hull City: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Coventry vs Hull City in match day one of the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match. Coventry, with a strong home record, face a revitalised Hull City in a competitive Championship opener at The CBS Arena.

• Fixture: Coventry vs Hull City

• Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena

Coventry’s formidable home form (six wins in their last eight Championship home games in 2024/25) gives them an edge, despite a mixed pre-season (one win in three). Their attacking prowess should exploit Hull’s defensive vulnerabilities. Hull City, buoyed by four straight pre-season wins and a tightened defense (conceding one goal in their last three), will aim to counter-attack. This closely contested match could be decided by fine margins, with Coventry’s home advantage securing a narrow victory.

Match Prediction: Coventry 2-1 Hull City

Coventry’s 9th-place finish in 2024/25 (65 points) was bolstered by strong home performances, including a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough. Their pre-season was inconsistent (wins over Bristol Rovers, losses to Portimonense and Monaco), but their home crowd at The Coventry Building Society Arena will drive them to overpower Hull’s defence.

Recent Championship Results (2024/25):

• (D) 1-1 at Sunderland (13 May 2025)

• (L) 1-2 vs Sunderland (09 May 2025)

• (W) 2-0 vs Middlesbrough (03 May 2025)

• (L) 0-1 at Luton Town (26 Apr 2025)

• (L) 1-3 at Plymouth Argyle (21 Apr 2025)

Hull’s 15th-place finish in 2024/25 (52 points) was marred by inconsistency, but their pre-season form (four wins, including against Sunderland and Stockport) and defensive improvements (one goal conceded in three games) signal intent. They’ll need to stay compact and capitalise on counter-attacks to challenge Coventry’s home strength.

Recent Championship Results (2024/25):

• (D) 1-1 at Portsmouth (03 May 2025)

• (L) 0-1 vs Derby County (26 Apr 2025)

• (W) 2-1 vs Preston (21 Apr 2025)

• (L) 0-1 at Swansea City (18 Apr 2025)

• (D) 1-1 vs Coventry City (14 Apr 2025)

The rivalry is closely contested, with one win each and three draws in the last five meetings, including a 1-1 draw in April 2025. Neither team holds a clear advantage, setting the stage for a tight encounter.

Recent Championship Results:

• Hull City 1-1 Coventry (14 Apr 2025)

• Coventry 2-1 Hull City (14 Dec 2024)

• Coventry 2-3 Hull City (24 Apr 2024)

• Hull City 1-1 Coventry (15 Sep 2023)

• Coventry 1-1 Hull City (11 Mar 2023)

• Bobby Thomas (Calf injury) - Doubtful

• Haji Wright (Achilles tendon problems) - Doubtful

• Joel Latibeaudiere (Hamstring injury) - Doubtful

• No reported injuries

Lineup (4-4-3): Dovin; Van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Kitching, Bidwell; Torp, Allen, Grimes; Thomas-Asante, Sakamoto, Simms

Coventry’s lineup emphasises defensive solidity and counter-attacking flair, with Matt Grimes and Ellis Simms targeting Hull’s backline. They’ll control the tempo and exploit defensive gaps.

Lineup (4-2-3-1): Pandur; Giles, Egan, Hughes, Coyle; Alzate, Crooks; Palmer, Kamara, Ndala; Joseph

Hull’s setup balances defensive resilience with quick transitions, with Abu Kamara and Miles Joseph driving attacks. They’ll press high to disrupt Coventry’s rhythm.

• Matt Grimes (Coventry) vs Steven Alzate (Hull City): This midfield duel could dictate the game’s tempo, with Grimes’ consistency facing Alzate’s dynamism.

• Ellis Simms (Coventry) vs Miles Joseph (Hull City): This battle of forwards will be key, with Simms’ goal-scoring threat meeting Joseph’s versatility.

• Matt Grimes (Coventry): His consistent midfield presence could anchor Coventry’s control.

• Abu Kamara (Hull City): The young winger’s flair could trouble Coventry’s defence

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