Tottenham vs. Coventry City: Preview, team news, lineup & prediction

Tottenham Hotspur host newly promoted Coventry City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday, October 19, 2026, seeking their first Premier League victory of the season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's side enters the match following a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard's Coventry City arrive in North London boosted by recent momentum after securing a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United.

Tottenham will be without the suspended Rodrigo Bentancur and the injured Pedro Porro, though Dejan Kulusevski is nearing a return. Coventry welcome back Taiwo Awoniyi from suspension and Kaine Kesler-Hayden, while Haji Wright and Aurele Amenda remain sidelined. Writer Rohan Sengupta predicts Tottenham will claim their first win with a 3-1 result over Coventry.