2020-21 Championship – Huddersfield vs Coventry Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Huddersfield vs Coventry kick off? Saturday 1st May 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Huddersfield vs Coventry being played? John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield
Where can I get tickets for Huddersfield vs Coventry? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Huddersfield vs Coventry on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Huddersfield vs Coventry in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
HUDDERSFIELD
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Schofield; Pipa, Keogh, Sarr, Toffolo; Bacuna, Hogg; Holmes, O’Brien, Rowe; Koroma
Unavailable: Diakhaby (Injured), Elphick (Injured), Schindler (Injured)
Questionable: Campbell (Injured), Mbenza (Injured), Vallejo (Injured)
COVENTRY
Predicted line-up (3-4-1-2): Wilson; Ostigard, McFadzean, Hyam; Da Costa, James, Hamer, McCallum; O’Hare; Godden, Walker
Unavailable: Kely (Injured)
Questionable: Dabo (Injured), Ostigard (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Both these sides suffered defeats last weekend, with Huddersfield thrashed 5-2 at the hands of Blackburn at Ewood Park. The Terriers could still go down if they were to lose their remaining two matches and 22nd-placed Rotherham were to win their last three but this is a very unlikely scenario. Either way, Huddersfield will want to ensure safety themselves vs Coventry, who saw a three-game winning streak come to an end at the hands of Preston last time out. Knowing that victory secures their Championsip status, the home side are unlikely to take any unnecessary risks and will be expected to prioritise defensive stability after a nightmare performance from their backline last weekend. This may lead to a turgid affair at the John Smith's Stadium, but with Coventry having little to play for and Huddersfield the very opposite, the hosts may end up ultimately outworking the visitors here as they scrap for their Championship lives, which should lead to them having just enough quality going forward to outscore the stubborn visitors and seal the three points that will keep them safe from the drop.
