Coventry vs Manchester United Predicted lineup, Betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Modified at :April 19, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Coventry will aim to upset one of the FA Cup’s favourites

Coventry, with just one appearance in the FA Cup final to their name, clinching victory in 1987, now are back at Wembley for the first time since their defeat in the play-off final against Luton last season. They reached the semi-finals of this competition after beating Wolves in the quarter-finals, the match ended up being a 5-goal thriller, and Coventry scored what was the last kick of the match.

As they prepare to take on Coventry at Wembley this Sunday, Manchester United are eager to secure their spot in the FA Cup final and sidestep any potential upsets. Last season, Erik ten Hag’s team made it to the final but suffered defeat against Manchester City. There’s a possibility of a rematch this year, as the current holders, Manchester City, square off against Chelsea in the other semi-final match this weekend.

Kick-Off:

Sunday; 21 April 2024, 02:30 PM GMT (08:00 PM IST)

Location: Wembley Stadium

Form

Coventry (all competitions): W-L-W-L-L

Manchester United (all competitions): W-D-L-D-D

Player to Watch

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Ellis Simms is likely to continue leading the attack, having netted five goals in the FA Cup journey towards Wembley. He has also scored 13 goals in the Championship this season, he scored the vital equalizing goal in the quarter-final of the FA cup. The 23-year-old is characterized by his exceptional finishing ability, which stands out as one of his key strengths on the field.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno consistently acts as a pivotal force in generating scoring chances and showcases a keen ability to find the back of the net himself. His expertise in orchestrating set pieces and executing accurate long-range shots firmly establishes him as an outstanding player. He rescued a point for United in the Premier League, in the FA Cup he has scored 2 goals this season.

Match facts:

This is the first meeting between the two sides since 1986-87 season.
Manchester United have won 13 of their 15 meetings against Coventry.
The Red Devils are looking to reach the FA Cup final in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2004-05 season.

Coventry vs Manchester United: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Coventry to win the match 2-1 – 16/1 with SkyBet
Tip 2: Rasmus Hojlund to open the scoring – 4/1 with Bet365
Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/6 with UniBet

Injury & team news

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Jamie Allen will be absent for Coventry.

Manchester United are still contending with a significant injury list, with Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw, and Raphael Varane among those sidelined. Antony was unavailable for the draw against Bournemouth but may make a comeback to face Coventry. Additionally, Scott McTominay is nearing a return to action.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 83

Coventry – 23

Manchester United – 43

Draws – 17

Predicted Lineup

Coventry predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Collins; Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell; Torp, Sheaf; van Ewijk, Palmer, Wright; Simms

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Kambwala, Wan-Bissaka; Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Match prediction for Coventry vs Manchester United

Manchester United’s struggles persist, as each opponent they encounter appears capable of creating scoring opportunities with ease. With little promise in the Premier League campaign, United’s hopes for salvaging their season hinge on the FA Cup. Coventry’s admirable journey to this stage notwithstanding, they have stumbled in three out of their last four Championship matches, signaling a probable conclusion to their impressive run.

Prediction: Coventry 1-2 Manchester United

Telecast

India – Sony Sports, SonyLiv

UK – BBC, ITV

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Supersport

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