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Coventry City started the season with a 10 point penalty due to some administrative problems, but after just 6 rounds they already got rid of the last spot in the standings. They are now second to last with 1 point (11 gained on the field) and boost the best offense in the league, which is impressive to say the least. The team is undefeated in the last five games, with 3 wins and 2 draws to show for. Coventry also had to endure a transfer embargo until 30 august, but the way they are playing right now it seems this did them more good than bad, as they have a very cohesive squad with players complementing eachother very well on the pitch.
But the above mentioned issues are not the only problems for this team: they also have to play their games away from home, in Northampton. A huge blow, but so far they managed to cope extremely well with the move, and fans are traveling in pretty big numbers to see their favorite club in action, so even in these conditions Coventry has something close to a home-like atmosphere in Northampton.
In contrast to the 11 points gained by Coventry in the first 6 rounds, Gillingham only has 3. Besides this, they basically lost all the possible matches in domestic cups and off-season friendlies. They won League Two last season and achieved promotion, but at the moment they are having difficulties coping with the level in League One.
Team news & lineups
Burden with all the above mentioned problems, Coventry can at least be happy to have a full squad available for this game. Not the same can be said for Gillinham, the visitors missing Lee, Fish and having fitness concerns over Leon Legge.
Coventry: Joe Murphy – Cyrus Christie, Andy Webster, Jordan Clarke, Blair Adams – Carl Baker, Conor Thomas, John Fleck, Franck Moussa – Callum Wilson, Leon Clarke.
Gillingham: Stuart Nelson – Michael Harimman, Leon Legge, Adam Barrett, Joe Martin- Steven Gregory – Chris Whelpdale, Danny Hollands, Bradley Dack – Adebayo Akinfenwa, Danny Kedwell.
Coventry is the team in form here, and with a full squad to choose from they should keep the run going against a Gillingham side who seemingly can`t get a win (or a point actually) to save its life. The last time the visitors won a game was on 6th April, which was also the last time they kept a clean sheet. Callum Wilson is the top League One goal scorer at the moment with 8 goals in 6 rounds and he is expected to continue his marvelous form, punishing a very poor Gillingham defense. Coventry has its own problems but at the moment they are playing great, they are confident and this is what counts. My pick is something like 2-0 for the Sky Blues.
Pick: Coventry
Odds: 1.73 @ Sbobet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 5.84
Event date: 15 September
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