Stoke City vs. Coventry City premier

Stoke City enters this weekend’s match fresh off a crucial 1-0 victory over QPR. After defeating their relegation opponents, the Potters increased their lead above the relegation zone to six points and are currently ranked 19th in the Championship standings.

Wouter Burger gave Steven Schumacher’s team the lead just before halftime, and they managed to hang on for a crucial three points thanks to a strong second half performance.

Conversely, Coventry City, who presently hold the final play-off spot in the Championship, will visit the bet365 Stadium on Saturday having won their last three games across all competitions. During that time, Mark Robins’ team has scored eight goals and drawn their most recent match, 2-2, against Plymouth Argyle.

Ellis Simms’ goal for the Sky Blues was followed by goals from Morgan Whittaker and Mickel Miller for Argyle; however, Liam Kitching scored a goal deep into injury time to save the point for Coventry, keeping them in sixth place.

Here are some of our writers’ predictions for the match.

Hackett, Jacob
Stoke’s victory in the middle of the week will have given them more confidence, but if they don’t do well this weekend, the six-point difference between them and the relegation zone could quickly be cut in half.

“Schumacher’s team defeated a struggling QPR team, but on Saturday, the Sky Blues will present a very different threat.”

“Coventry has shown for some time that they have moved past their disappointment from the previous season’s play-off final, and they undoubtedly have what it takes to finish in the top six for a second straight year.

“I think the Robins will win in Staffordshire, but I do expect Stoke to come out fighting. The team will feel confident about beating the Potters.”

James Ray
It will be intriguing to observe how Stoke City’s confidence is affected by that midweek victory. I’d bet on Schumacher to ride the early wave and take the Potters by storm if he can gather some momentum and start a strong run.

But I do believe they’ll experience a little bump as they descend from that midweek high. Coventry City is a class above QPR, and if they play well, the loss can be particularly depressing for the hosts.

“I want to win 2-0 away from home.”

Stoke City vs Coventry City prediction: 0-2