Reading and Coventry City will battle for three points in the EFL Championship on Saturday.The home side come into the game on the back of a 2-1 defeat away to Bristol City. Antoine Semenyo's first-half strike and Michael Morrison's own goal after the break helped the Robins secure maximum points.Coventry City played out a 1-1 draw with Blackpool on home turf. First-half goals from Gary Madine and Viktor Gyokeres ensured the points were shared on Tuesday.Reading FC@ReadingFC🗯 Morro on defeat at Ashton Gate, the travelling midweek support, and the need for 'graft, energy, attitude and grit' to get a result next time out on home turf... #REACOV1:12 AM · Feb 10, 20227🗯 Morro on defeat at Ashton Gate, the travelling midweek support, and the need for 'graft, energy, attitude and grit' to get a result next time out on home turf... #REACOVThe draw saw the West Midlands outfit hold on to 13th spot in the table, having garnered 41 points from 28 matches. Reading sit just outside the relegation zone on 22 points.Reading vs Coventry City Head-to-HeadThe two sides have clashed on 65 previous occasions and Reading have a superior record with 28 wins to their name. Coventry City were victorious on 20 occasions while 17 matches in the past ended in a share of the spoils.Their most recent meeting came in August when second-half goals from Jamie Allen and Matt Godden helped Coventry City overturn a halftime deficit to secure a 2-1 victory.Reading form guide: L-L-L-L-LCoventry City form guide: D-L-L-W-LReading vs Coventry City Team NewsReadingDejan Tetek and Scott Dann are doubts for the game. Alen Halilovic, Femi Azeez and Felipe Araruna have been ruled out with injuries. Yakou Meite has recovered from his long-term injury but is a doubt for the game.Injuries: Alen Halilovic, Femi Azeez, Felipe ArarunaSuspension: NoneDoubtful: Dejan Tetek, Scott Dann, Yakou MeiteCoventry City@Coventry_CityAll smiles at the Lodge this morning #PUSB3:21 AM · Feb 10, 2022342All smiles at the Lodge this morning 😁 #PUSB https://t.co/7fKDJtcftQCoventry CityThere are no known injury or suspension concerns for the visiting side.Injuries: NoneSuspension: NoneReading vs Coventry City Predicted XIReading Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Luke Southwood; Andy Yiadom, Tom Holmes, Michael Morrison, Baba Rahman; Danny Drinkwater, Josh Laurent; Andy Rinomhota, John Swift, Junior Hoilett; Lucas JoaoCoventry City Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Simon Moore, Dominic Hyam, Kyle McFadzean, Jake Clarke-Salter; Josh Eccles, Jamie Allen, Gustavo Hamer, Ian Maatsen; Callum O'Hare, Martyn Waghorn; Viktor GyokeresReading vs Coventry City PredictionCoventry City are slight favorites in the game and Reading's seven-game losing streak does not inspire confidence, despite having home advantage.Even though the Royals have been poor throughout the campaign, scoring goals has not been a problem in contrast to their leaky defense. Coventry City's shaky backline means the hosts will get their chances but we are backing the visitors to secure a win with goals to be scored at both ends.Prediction: Reading 1-2 Coventry City