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Premier League: Coventry vs Hull – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Premier League round 2 match between Coventry and Hull and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Coventry will look to justify their title credentials this coming Saturday when they take on Hull for a round 2 match in the Premier League.

Coventry endured a disappointing opening game in the new Premier League season which left them stunned without points.

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Team form: Coventry vs Hull

Coventry Form

Coventry have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Watford by 0-4. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-0 against Arsenal, before achieving a 2-4 win against Plymouth. Coventry managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Premier League. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored five and conceded four goals.

Hull Form

Hull recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 1-0 and 2-0 against Middlesbrough and Manchester United, respectively. Last time out, Stoke ended their streak as the match finished even 1-1. Hull didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Premier League matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 17 and scored three goals themselves.

Betting facts for Coventry and Hull

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Coventry and Hull. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 16 of the last 18 Coventry home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Coventry home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Coventry have won 8 of the last 10 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 8 of the last 10 Coventry home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Coventry have won 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
  • Hull have lost 15 of the last 17 away matches in the Premier League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In the last 11 Hull matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 16 of the last 17 Hull away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Hull have lost 5 of the last 6 away matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Hull away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 3.5

Players on top: Coventry vs Hull

It is the beginning of a new Premier League campaign, and both Coventry and Hull will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Betting markets: Coventry vs Hull

Full-time result

Coventry won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Hull won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost three in this run. Coventry have not lost to Hull in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Coventry scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Hull scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Coventry managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Coventry’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Hull, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.