Coventry Metropolis and Bristol Metropolis will face off on the Coventry Constructing Society Enviornment on Tuesday evening, resuming their Championship campaigns after settling for FA Cup replays.
Coventry Metropolis had an in depth name in opposition to Sheffield Wednesday, nearly securing development earlier than conceding a late equalizer. Bristol Metropolis, then again, performed out a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.
Match preview
Coventry Metropolis will return to their East Midlands base following their clashes with Sheffield Wednesday, incomes three factors for his or her second-tier complete and a spot within the FA Cup fifth-round draw. Nevertheless, a replay between the perimeters is scheduled for subsequent month.
Of their current match, Dane Victor Torp made his debut for Coventry Metropolis and scored a sensational long-range strike to place them in command of the tie. Nevertheless, Sheffield Wednesday managed to power a draw with a late equalizer.
If Coventry Metropolis wins their fourth-round replay in early February, they are going to face sixth-tier Maidstone United. However for now, they have to refocus on Championship issues, as they get pleasure from a nine-game unbeaten run within the second tier.
After some preliminary struggles this season, Coventry Metropolis has seen an upturn in kind from new signings, permitting them to climb to sixth place within the standings, simply two factors behind fifth-place West Bromwich Albion.
Bristol Metropolis secured their place within the FA Cup fifth spherical with a goalless draw in opposition to Nottingham Forest.
The Premier League guests have been arguably lucky to flee unscathed in a match the place Nottingham Forest’s Matt Turner was the busier goalkeeper.
Whereas Bristol Metropolis had a promising three-game profitable streak over Sunderland, Hull Metropolis, and Watford in the course of the festive interval, they’ve since skilled a four-match winless run within the Championship, halting their cost in the direction of the playoffs.
Bristol Metropolis’s struggles in entrance of aim have been evident, scoring solely three targets in seven matches throughout all competitions because the flip of the yr.
Crew Information
Coventry Metropolis shall be with out their main marksman Haji Wright attributable to a groin damage. Matt Godden and Ellis Simms will proceed to supply an attacking risk for the hosts.
Dane Victor Torp, who scored a sensational aim on his debut, may make his Championship debut. Josh Eccles can be a candidate to associate Ben Sheaf in midfield.
Milan van Ewijk and Bobby Thomas are anticipated to return to the beginning lineup after being rested within the earlier match.
Bristol Metropolis shall be lacking Mark Sykes and Kal Naismith attributable to hamstring strains. Nevertheless, Scott Twine, who scored on his debut, is prone to retain his place within the beginning lineup.
Attainable beginning lineups
Coventry Metropolis: (4-5-1)
Collins;
Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell;
Sakamoto, Sheaf, Eccles, Palmer, O’Hare;
Simms
Bristol Metropolis: (3-5-1)
O’Leary;
Tanner, Vyner, Dickie;
McCrorie, Williams, James, Pring, Knight, Twine;
Conway
Prediction: Coventry Metropolis 2-0 Bristol Metropolis
Coventry Metropolis has been in positive kind at residence, scoring 9 targets of their final two matches on the CBS Enviornment. With Bristol Metropolis struggling to seek out the again of the online, we predict a 2-0 victory for Coventry Metropolis as they lengthen their unbeaten run.
