Derby vs Coventry Predictions

• There were fewer than three goals scored in 11 of Derby’s final 12 home games last season.
• Coventry are yet to concede after two games.
• Coventry haven’t scored more than one goal in any of their last six competitive away games.

Goals could be in short supply at Pride Park

Derby and Coventry meet in one of three early Championship games on Saturday and this fixture may be one for the purists.

The Rams lost 3-1 at Stoke in the opening round of fixtures and then won on penalties at West Brom in their midweek EFL Cup assignment.

Coventry started the season with a goalless stalemate against Hull and followed that up with a 1-0 win over Luton.

Derby conceded just one goal in their final five home games last season and with both defences looking reasonably solid goals could be at a premium here, so under 2.5 goals looks a strong angle for our main tip.

The Rams had a mixed home record last term with nine wins and nine defeats in 23 Championship games. Coventry were a little unlucky to only take a point against Hull as they created more chances and had an xG of 1.43, whereas Hull’s was 0.43.

A similar level of performance from the visitors on Saturday might be enough for the points and one goal may be enough given the fact they are yet to concede this season, so a 1-0 win for Coventry seems a reasonable correct score prediction.