Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City: match statistics
Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackburn Rovers played against Coventry City in Championship (England). The game was played on April 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Blackburn Rovers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Coventry City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackburn Rovers scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.23. Coventry City scores 2.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Blackburn Rovers's games and 57% of Coventry City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 62%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coventry City has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.32 per game. Blackburn Rovers takes 11.7 shots per game, while Coventry City takes 16.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackburn Rovers leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Coventry City leads at halftime in 45% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackburn Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Coventry City, it is minutes 31-45+ (20 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% 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 2.00 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
I back the away win (2) because Coventry holds a clear offensive edge: 84 goals scored this season versus Blackburn’s 38, and an away scoring rate of 1.95 goals per game compared to the home side’s 0.86. The visitors average 5.43 shots on target per match with a 13% conversion rate, while Blackburn records 3.29 SoT and a 7% conversion, translating into more high-quality chances for Coventry. Coventry also has the superior results profile (25 wins this season) and a +16 goal difference on the road, whereas Blackburn’s home goal difference is -7. Defensively both concede on average 1.19 goals in their respective roles, but xG favors the visitors (xG 1.66 vs 1.36), so Coventry generates more valuable openings. Considering recent form (Blackburn 1.2 points per game and only 2 goals in the last 5 matches vs Coventry 1.6 PPG and 7 goals) and a lower share of goalless games (14% vs 29%), I assign probabilities of 68% for an away win, 20% for a draw and 12% for a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have season BTTS at 57% (Blackburn and Coventry), versus a league average of 56%, which is a strong historical signal for BTTS - Yes. xG stats show Blackburn at home with xG 2.02 against Coventry xG conceded 1.49, while Coventry away has xG 1.66 against Blackburn xG conceded 1.11 — both sides are creating expected goals (2.02 vs 1.49 and 1.66 vs 1.11). Additionally, both teams have matches over 2.5 goals in 62% of cases, and for Blackburn as much as 52% of those matches coincide with BTTS (for Coventry 43%), increasing the likelihood of goals at both ends. A counter-signal is Blackburn’s form in the last 5 matches: BTTS only 20% and averaging 0.4 goals, whereas Coventry in the last 5 have BTTS 40% and score on average 1.4 goals, which slightly weakens the home argument. Considering the prevailing seasonal values 57%/56%, solid xG (2.02/1.66 vs 1.49/1.11) and the high share of matches over 2.5 (62%), I prefer BTTS = Yes with a probability of 66% vs 34%.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
My calculations give expected goals of 1.76 for Blackburn and 1.38 for Coventry, totaling approximately 3.14 goals. Blackburn scores on average 2.05 goals per match with an xG of 2.02, while Coventry concedes an average of 1.49 xG and 1.19 goals per match — this increases the likelihood of Blackburn goals. At the same time Coventry generates xG 1.66 and scores 1.95 goals on average, and Blackburn concedes only 0.81 goals with an opponent xG of 1.11, which nevertheless does not neutralize the combined scoring potential of both teams. Season-long both clubs have a high share of matches over 1.5 goals: 76% for Blackburn and 86% for Coventry, and over 2.5 occurs in 62% of matches for each team; Poisson estimates for a total of 3.14 yield about 82% for Over 1.5 and about 61% for Over 2.5. Based on this the strongest signal is a play on Over 1.5 (Over ~82% vs Under ~18%), although Over 2.5 (61%) remains moderately probable.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Coventry led at the break in 57% of matches, while Blackburn led in only 33%, indicating the visitors are more likely to be behind at the 45-minute mark. However, Blackburn are strong after the break: they score an average of 1.14 goals in second halves and have accumulated 46 points from those periods at an average of 2.19 points per such match, suggesting a capacity for turnarounds. The hosts scored 10 goals in minutes 46–60 compared with Coventry’s 5 in that interval, and Blackburn concede just 0.38 goals on average after the break, further supporting their second-half effectiveness. Combined with Blackburn’s home-season win rate of 71% and a higher goals-per-game average of 2.05 versus Coventry’s 1.95, the most likely scenario is Coventry leading at half-time and Blackburn winning by full-time (2/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Blackburn Rovers | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.36 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 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 127% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers · 2 goals / game - Coventry City
Coventry City is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1 goals / game - Coventry City
Blackburn Rovers scores in 65% of games (28 of 43 meczów), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 38% (16 of 42 meczów).
Coventry City scores in 83% of games (35 of 42 meczów), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (12 of 43 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 - Blackburn Rovers
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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.76 pts / game - Coventry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 28%. 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.
Coventry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% 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 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (20 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Blackburn Rovers
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
| Blackburn Rovers | Liga | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.12 | 2.56 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 56% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 50% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 25% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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 Blackburn Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Coventry City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City?
The Championship match finished Blackburn Rovers 1:1 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 Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City?
Blackburn Rovers score 0.88 goals per game on average and Coventry City 2.00. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Blackburn Rovers's matches and 57% of Coventry City's.
What form are Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City in?
Over the last 5 games Blackburn Rovers have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Coventry City 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.