Based on the recent meetings between the two teams, the Sky Blues have the advantage in this fixture. Coventry have won twice in the last four meetings, including the 6-2 win for Coventry City last season.
Despite our prediction based on squad quality, Coventry still needs to pick up their form ahead of their second game against Oxford United. The Sky Blues have lost three of their previous six games, winning only twice during the pre-season. However, one of their more impressive victories was a 3-0 win over Everton in which former Everton striker Ellis Simms scored.

Coventry City’s home form ultimately cost them in the Championship standings last season. The Sky Blues, under Mark Robins, were ranked tenth in the league for home form after gaining 35 points from 69. Coventry City won nine from 23, drew eight and lost six whilst conceding 27 away on their travels. The added games from the FA Cup would have damaged any play-off hopes, but this time round, Mark Robins will hope to have his Coventry City side in the top six.

The home form will be essential for a newly promoted side, as any opponent would find it easier on their travels. Last season, Oxford United remarkably achieved more excellent away form than home form, ranked seventh in the away standings. Oxford United gained 37 points from 69 last season, having won 11 games, drawn four and losing eight.

Oxford United is in slightly better form than their opponents, having won four of the previous seven games. One of the more notable victories for Oxford, besides the game against Norwich City, was a brilliant 2-0 victory over Southampton thanks to goals from Ruben Rodrigues and Mark Harris.