Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
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Value bet: Coventry to win @ 2.90 – our chance 40% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultCoventry to win ✓40% · @2.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.67
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 9.76
Coventry vs Sunderland preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League sees Coventry take on Sunderland on Saturday 31 October, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Coventry Building Society Arena. Coventry are 17th with 9 points from 10 games (in the bottom half), while Sunderland sit 19th on 8 points (in the bottom three). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Coventry's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Fulham 0–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Sunderland's last 5: WDDLW Most recently they beat Brentford 3–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Coventry and 1.2 for Sunderland. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 61%.
Value angle: Coventry to win at 2.90 – 40% on our numbers against 34% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: Coventry 1–1 Sunderland. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Coventry40%fair 2.49 · @2.90
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.25
Sunderland36%fair 2.79 · @2.30
2.56Expected goals
1.33Coventry xG
1.23Sunderland xG
61%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
2–18%
1–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Coventry 1.3 – 1.2 Sunderland 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
Coventry to win✓
40%
2.49
2.90 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.65
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
74%
1.34
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Coventry / FT Coventry✓
22%
4.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
9.76
–
Form
Coventry – last 6
LLWWLL
24 Oct
vs Fulham
0–1
L
19 Oct
@ Tottenham
1–3
L
12 Oct
vs Newcastle
4–1
W
19 Sep
@ Nottingham Forest
1–0
W
16 Sep
vs Aston Villa
1–3
L
13 Sep
vs Brighton
0–5
L
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sunderland – last 6
WDDLWL
28 Oct
vs Brentford
3–2
W
25 Oct
vs Leeds
0–0
D
22 Oct
@ Lech Poznan
1–1
D
18 Oct
@ Bournemouth
0–2
L
15 Oct
@ Torreense
2–1
W
10 Oct
vs Brighton
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Coventry and Sunderland.
What is the prediction for Coventry vs Sunderland?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Coventry vs Sunderland?
On our numbers Coventry have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Sunderland 36%.
How many goals will there be in Coventry vs Sunderland?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Coventry vs Sunderland?
Our predicted score is Coventry 1–1 Sunderland, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Coventry vs Sunderland?
Coventry vs Sunderland (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Coventry Building Society Arena.
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.
