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‘In the right direction’ – Sky Sports pundit issues Preston North End vs Coventry City score prediction
Preston North End have been tipped to edge Coventry City in this weekend’s Championship clash.
The Lilywhites return to action after the international break, with a home game against the Sky Blues – who were tipped for a promotion push by many, but have so far struggled. Mark Robins’ side have eight points on the board and sit 20th at the time of writing – one point and place behind PNE.
North End headed into the break on the back of two positive outings, as Paul Heckingbottom’s team saw off Watford at home and picked up a deserved draw at Burnley. Sky Sports presenter, David Prutton, has predicted a positive afternoon for them this Saturday.
“You’ve got to feel for Preston, because they had a perfectly good goal ruled out in a game that hasn’t lived long in the memory,” said Prutton. “We saw Paul Heckingbottom go in and there was a corner turned, then that kind of fallow period before winning against Watford.
“Then, that big point against Burnley – so I think they are generally moving in the right direction. Again, it’s perception isn’t it? Because of where they were and the fact they planned a little bit, we say they are going in the right direction.
“For Coventry, I think you are right, it’s almost treading water – one step forward and then potentially one-and-a-half back. There has been a change in personnel, not just on the pitch but in the dugout for Coventry – so maybe there are a few teething problems. 1-0 Preston.”
Sheffield Wednesday are back in Championship action after the international break as they host Burnley at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.
Wednesday got their season off to the perfect start with an emphatic 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle on the opening weekend, but their form declined after that, and they went on a run of five league games without a win.
However, the Owls have improved significantly in recent weeks and they are now unbeaten in three games after their impressive 2-1 win over Coventry City at the CBS Arena last time out.
Jack Rudoni gave the Sky Blues the lead in the 26th minute but Wednesday responded well and Djeidi Gassama equalised just before the break before Shea Charles sealed all three points when he netted the winner in second-half stoppage time.
