Birmingham City vs Coventry City: match statistics
Coventry City sits at the top of the league table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and just 3 losses this season, while Birmingham City occupies a distant 17th position with only 8 wins and 10 defeats. Current form also favors the visitors – Coventry has earned 1.6 points per match in their last five outings, compared to Birmingham's mere 0.6 points, with the latter failing to win any of their last five games. Coventry's offensive statistics are significantly better, averaging 2.15 goals per away match versus Birmingham's 2.0 goals at home, and the visitors also boast a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%). Although Birmingham displays solid home form (50% home win rate this season), their recent winless streak combined with Coventry City's advantage in quality and form suggest the visitors have a real chance of securing all three points in this match.
Birmingham City vs Coventry City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Birmingham City played against Coventry City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Birmingham City has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Coventry City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Birmingham City scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 1.36. Coventry City scores 2.20 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Birmingham City's games and 56% of Coventry City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 56%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coventry City has the higher season xG average, 1.91 to 1.52 per game. Birmingham City takes 14.2 shots per game, while Coventry City takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Birmingham City leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Coventry City leads at halftime in 52% and scores 1.12 after halftime.
When the teams score
Birmingham City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Coventry City, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Coventry City sits at the top of the league table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and just 3 losses this season, while Birmingham City occupies a distant 17th position with only 8 wins and 10 defeats. Current form also favors the visitors – Coventry has earned 1.6 points per match in their last five outings, compared to Birmingham's mere 0.6 points, with the latter failing to win any of their last five games. Coventry's offensive statistics are significantly better, averaging 2.15 goals per away match versus Birmingham's 2.0 goals at home, and the visitors also boast a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%). Although Birmingham displays solid home form (50% home win rate this season), their recent winless streak combined with Coventry City's advantage in quality and form suggest the visitors have a real chance of securing all three points in this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Birmingham City | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Coventry City is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Birmingham City · 1.6 pts / game - Coventry City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Coventry City is 72% better for: goals scored per game.
1.28 goals / game - Birmingham City · 2.2 goals / game - Coventry City
Coventry City is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Birmingham City · 1.04 goals / game - Coventry City
Birmingham City scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Coventry City scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birmingham City
Over / Under - Coventry City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Coventry City is 81% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Birmingham City · 1.88 pts / game - Coventry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Coventry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Birmingham City
Coventry City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Birmingham City | Liga | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.64 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 58% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 24% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Birmingham City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Coventry City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Birmingham City vs Coventry City?
The Championship match finished Birmingham City 3:2 Coventry City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Birmingham City vs Coventry City?
Birmingham City score 1.28 goals per game on average and Coventry City 2.20. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Birmingham City's matches and 56% of Coventry City's.
What form are Birmingham City and Coventry City in?
Over the last 5 games Birmingham City have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Coventry City 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birmingham City vs Coventry City?
The statistical background for Birmingham City vs Coventry City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.