Nottingham Forest vs Coventry prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Nottingham Forest to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.65 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.65Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNottingham Forest to win ✗59% · @1.65
Double chanceNottingham Forest or draw ✗84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 6.01
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry preview and prediction
The match
Coventry travel to City Ground in the Premier League on Saturday 19 September (17:30 WAT) to face Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest are 16th with 9 points from 10 games (in the bottom half), while Coventry sit 17th on 9 points (in the bottom half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Nottingham Forest's last 5: WDDLL Most recently they beat Aston Villa 2–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Coventry's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Aston Villa 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Nottingham Forest arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.6 for Nottingham Forest and 0.7 for Coventry. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 55%.
Safer route: Nottingham Forest or draw (84%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Nottingham Forest to win – a 59% chance at odds of 1.65. Predicted score: Nottingham Forest 1–0 Coventry. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nottingham Forest59%fair 1.68 · @1.65
Draw25%fair 4.02 · @3.80
Coventry16%fair 6.33 · @5.00
2.25Expected goals
1.58Nottingham Forest xG
0.67Coventry xG
55%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–013%
1–111%
0–011%
2–19%
0–17%
From our goals model: Nottingham Forest 1.6 – 0.7 Coventry expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nottingham Forest to win✗
59%
1.68
1.65
Double chance
Nottingham Forest or draw✗
84%
1.19
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest / FT Nottingham Forest✗
36%
2.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
17%
6.01
–
Form
Nottingham Forest – last 6
WDDLLW
12 Sep
@ Aston Villa
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Tottenham
0–0
D
29 Aug
@ Liverpool
2–2
D
25 Aug
vs Leeds
0–2
L
22 Aug
vs Leeds
0–1
L
16 Aug
vs Stade Brestois 29
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Coventry – last 6
LLLLWL
16 Sep
vs Aston Villa
1–3
L
13 Sep
vs Brighton
0–5
L
5 Sep
@ Manchester City
0–1
L
29 Aug
vs Hull City
0–1
L
25 Aug
@ Plymouth
4–2
W
21 Aug
@ Arsenal
0–3
L
0.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nottingham Forest and Coventry.
What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest to win with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
On our numbers Nottingham Forest have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Coventry 16%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 1–0 Coventry, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at City Ground.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
