Tuesday, January 16, 2007

COVENTRY - BRISTOL CITY


Hard not to see goals in this FA Cup replay.


The first match ended 3-3, there were almost 40 attempts on goal, half of which were on target.


The Sky Blues have some additional defensive problems, are playing without confidence and have conceded 20 goals in their last 7 starts.


Manager, Micky Adams, is hanging on to his job by his fingertips and the whole club seems racked with nerves. They were 4-0 down inside 39 minutes, at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday and the "natives" are decidedly restless. Regardless of the result tonight, Adams seems on his way.


The visitors, by contrast, are on a long unbeaten run , have scored in their last 11, averaging 2.0 per game. Their boss, Gary Johnson, has instructed his players to "get at" Coventry right from the kick off, knowing that all the pressure is on the Championship side.


I did consider backing the away team, but am not sure how much of a priority the Cup is for them, promotion being their primary target and having a big league match at the weekend. See no reason why this should not develop into another very open affair and feel both will score, therefore, the "over" looks a much better option.


Coventry games have produced 3 or more goals, in 7 of their last 8 starts and Bristol likewise, in 5 from 6.


4 points Coventry City - Bristol City over 2.25 goals asian line 1.81.


Good Luck.

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