Coventry City – Luton Town

In front of their home fans, Lampard’s team will defeat the opponent in regulation time.

Coventry City dismissed their head coach at the end of November last year due to unsatisfactory results. The legendary footballer Frank Lampard, who at that time had not established himself as a coach, succeeded the departed specialist. This appointment was met with a wave of criticism among fans. Given the task of returning to the Premier League, the club's supporters expected an experienced coach at the helm, not just someone with a 'famous name'. However, just a few months later, Lampard's critics were singing his praises. Coventry City played like they hadn't in recent years. Finishing in fifth place provided the team with an opportunity to gain promotion through the play-offs, but Coventry dramatically lost to Sunderland in the semi-final stage. Last season was also significant for Luton Town. However, for the 'Hatters', it had a negative connotation. After being relegated from the Premier League, the team immediately struggled in the Championship and faced a second relegation in two years. On the pitch of the Coventry Building stadium, the guests will come out as a League One club. Bookmakers have made the home side the favourites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 1.91 on their victory. In the off-season, Lampard did not organise a transfer revolution at Coventry, and for the most part, let go of several players he did not see in the team. Additionally, Louis Binks, who lost his starting place under Lampard, was sold to Brøndby for 3 million euros. Among the acquisitions, the right-back from West Ham, Kesler-Hayden, who was bought for 4 million euros, is worth noting. Coventry began the season with a draw against Hull City. Both teams struck the target three times, but neither was able to capitalise on any of their chances. Luton Town did not change their head coach after being relegated from the Championship. In the off-season, the team underwent serious squad rotation, which will inevitably affect the quality of their play. For a League One level side like the 'Hatters' it was enough to win both opening matches. They secured victories over Wimbledon and Peterborough United without conceding any goals. However, in an away clash against a fairly strong opponent, Luton Town's prospects are much lower.