Everton vs Coventry prediction

THE FORECAST

Everton hold home advantage and sit 7th with two consecutive wins, but their attacking output is modest (1.0 gf/game) and they have several key absentees including Grealish and Mykolenko. Coventry carry a heavier injury burden with nine players out, though their recent form is encouraging (three wins from four) and they concede at a worrying 1.8 rate on the road. Cool, wet conditions suit a low-scoring, tight affair, and both teams' defensive solidity (Everton's four clean sheets) points toward an under-2.5 outcome despite the home side being the marginal favourite.