Everton vs Coventry Predictions

• Everton have won four of their six home games this season.
• Coventry have lost three of their four league away matches.
• Thierno Barry has scored in four of his last six appearances.

Toffees in the ascendancy

Everton’s Monday evening win at St James’ Park saw them beat Newcastle for the second time in less than a week as they went seventh in the Premier League standings, and they can inflict the same result on relegation candidates Coventry on Friday.

The Toffees have won four, drawn one and lost one of their six competitive home games this season, with their two failures to win coming against Manchester United and Chelsea.

Barry backed to punish Sky Blues

They face a Coventry side that have recovered somewhat after a torrid start to their first season back in the top flight, but they have lost two of their last three games and they have not looked comfortable on their travels.

The Sky Blues’ sole league away win this season came against Nottingham Forest and they have scored just twice in four trips. With Everton in high spirits and looking a tough nut to crack at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, back David Moyes’ side for the win.

Another clean sheet could be on the cards, too. They have won to nil three times at home this season and the most recent two of these were 1-0 scorelines, so a repeat of their Monday evening scoreline appeals.

Thierno Barry looks the most likely to contribute to the scoresheet after netting his eighth goal of the season at St James’ Park on Monday. He has scored in four of his last six appearances, only failing to do so in 2-0 defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal.