Coventry vs. Tottenham Hotspur: an uphill battle

Can Coventry spring a League Cup upset?

Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur will face off in the League Cup on Tuesday, August 9th. Coventry, a Championship side, will host Premier League side Tottenham in a match that promises to be an uphill battle for the hosts. However, Coventry has a history of giant-killing in the League Cup, having knocked out Premier League sides Blackburn Rovers and Crystal Palace in recent years. Tottenham, meanwhile, will be looking to avoid an early exit from the competition and get their season off to a winning start.

Coventry's recent form

Coventry have had a mixed start to the season, winning two of their opening four matches in the Championship. They were beaten 1-0 by Wigan Athletic on the opening day of the season, but bounced back with a 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town. They then lost 2-0 to Millwall before beating Bristol City 2-0 at home on Saturday.

Tottenham's recent form

Tottenham have also had a mixed start to the season, winning two of their opening four matches in the Premier League. They were beaten 4-1 by Manchester United on the opening day of the season, but bounced back with a 2-0 win over Southampton. They then lost 2-0 to Chelsea before beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at home on Saturday.

Head-to-head record

The two sides have met 20 times in all competitions, with Tottenham winning 12 matches and Coventry winning just four. The last meeting between the two sides was in the FA Cup in January 2017, with Tottenham winning 2-0.

Prediction

Tottenham will be clear favorites to win this match, but Coventry have a history of giant-killing in the League Cup. However, Tottenham's quality should shine through in the end. Tottenham 2-0 Coventry.