Our Tottenham vs Coventry prediction: Spurs are still looking for their first Premier League win of the season and host a Coventry side arriving on the back of two straight league victories. Tottenham are favourites with the bookmakers, but with a long injury list and goals hard to come by, we expect a tight, open game with both teams scoring. Kick-off is 10:00pm EAT on Monday 19 October at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham vs Coventry: Key Facts
- Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 7
- Date: Monday 19 October 2026
- Kick-off: 10:00pm EAT (8:00pm UK time)
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Tottenham form (league): no wins in six (three draws, three defeats), 20th on 3 points
- Coventry form (league): back-to-back wins after four straight defeats, 16th on 6 points
- Managers: Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenham), Frank Lampard (Coventry)
Tottenham: Still Waiting for That First Win
It has been a rough start for Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs. Six league games have produced just three points, leaving them bottom of the table going into Monday night. They have lost to Brentford, Newcastle and Aston Villa and drawn with Nottingham Forest, Everton and Manchester United.
That last result did at least offer a lift. Down to ten men at Old Trafford, Dominic Solanke grabbed a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw, and you can read how that unfolded in our Man Utd 1-1 Tottenham report. The problem is goals. Spurs have scored in only two of their six league matches, and the chances they do create are not being taken.
Tottenham Team News
The absentee list is long. Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended after his straight red card at Old Trafford. Pedro Porro is out with a hamstring problem and is being targeted for a return at the weekend. Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are still recovering from knee injuries, Mykhaylo Mudryk is sidelined with an ankle issue, and Savio and Lucas Bergvall are also unavailable.
There is some good news. De Zerbi has confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski will be on the bench after a very long spell out with a knee injury, and James Maddison is in contention for a first league start since April. Micky van de Ven is expected to be available after a wrist problem.
Coventry: Lampard’s Side Have Found Their Feet
Coventry’s first Premier League campaign in over two decades started badly, with four league defeats in a row without scoring. Since then, Frank Lampard’s team have turned things around with wins at Nottingham Forest and at home to Newcastle.
The 4-1 win over Newcastle last Monday was the standout performance, and it ended a long wait for a home league win of that kind. Our Coventry 4-1 Newcastle report covers the key moments. Confidence is clearly high in the Sky Blues camp, and they travel to London with nothing to lose.
Coventry Team News
Coventry are without Haji Wright, who is not expected back before November, and Aurele Amenda, who faces a lengthy spell out. Luke Woolfenden and Josh Eccles are also still weeks away from returning. On the positive side, Milan van Ewijk is back in the side after a hamstring injury, and Kaine Kesler-Hayden has returned to training. Taiwo Awoniyi is reportedly available again after a suspension, giving Lampard a choice up front.
Head-to-Head
This is the first Premier League meeting between the two clubs since March 2001, when Spurs won 3-0. Tottenham have the better of the overall record by some distance, but Coventry fans will always remember the 1987 FA Cup final, which the Sky Blues won 3-2 after extra time. It is also Coventry’s first visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham vs Coventry Odds
Bookmakers make Tottenham clear favourites, with a home win priced at around 1.45 to 1.50. The draw sits at roughly 4.30 and Coventry are an outsider at 6.00 or bigger. Over 2.5 goals is also favoured in the markets. Prices move quickly, so check the latest odds on JetBet before you place anything.
Tottenham vs Coventry Prediction
On paper, this is a game Spurs should win. They are at home, they have more quality in the squad and they are facing a newly promoted side. But the price on a home win looks short for a team that has not won a league game all season and is missing several key players, including its first choice right-back and a midfielder who has been central to its plans.
Coventry, meanwhile, have shown in their last two outings that they can hurt opponents, and they will be encouraged by how nervy Spurs have looked at home. We expect Tottenham to have most of the ball and create the better chances, but we also expect Coventry to find the net at least once.
Our pick: Both Teams to Score (Yes). For a bigger price, Tottenham 2-1 Coventry is our correct score lean.
For more fixtures this week, see our full list of Tottenham vs Coventry City predictions and the rest of our football predictions. Spurs travel to Chelsea next weekend, and Coventry host Fulham.
Official squad updates are available on the Tottenham Hotspur website.
FAQ
What time is Tottenham vs Coventry in Kenya?
Tottenham vs Coventry kicks off at 10:00pm East Africa Time on Monday 19 October 2026.
Who is injured for Tottenham against Coventry?
Pedro Porro, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Savio and Lucas Bergvall are out, and Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended. Dejan Kulusevski is back on the bench.
What is the best bet for Tottenham vs Coventry?
Our tip is Both Teams to Score (Yes), with Tottenham 2-1 Coventry as a correct score option.
When did Tottenham and Coventry last meet in the Premier League?
Their last Premier League meeting was in March 2001, when Tottenham won 3-0.
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