Coventry City vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
Coventry City displays impressive form in home matches with 73% wins and only 7% losses, making them one of the strongest home teams in the league. The hosts score an average of 2.07 goals per home game while conceding just 0.73, and their +20 home goal difference is very solid. Middlesbrough, although sitting in 1st place and in excellent form with five consecutive wins, has significantly weaker away statistics - only 50% wins and a mere 13% clean sheets. The visitors are characterized by averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.19 conceded on the road, which is clearly inferior to Coventry's home achievements. Considering the hosts' home advantage and the fact that both teams have similar average ball possession (58%), I expect a closely contested match with a slight edge for Coventry, although Middlesbrough's current form could lead to a draw or even an upset.
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Coventry City played against Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game was played on February 16, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Coventry City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Middlesbrough has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Coventry City scores 2.03 goals per game and allows 1.13. Middlesbrough scores 1.58 and allows 0.97. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Coventry City's games and 55% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 55%, 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, 1.91 to 1.63 per game. Coventry City takes 17.2 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Coventry City leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.84 after halftime.
When the teams score
Coventry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 31-45+ (14 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 displays impressive form in home matches with 73% wins and only 7% losses, making them one of the strongest home teams in the league. The hosts score an average of 2.07 goals per home game while conceding just 0.73, and their +20 home goal difference is very solid. Middlesbrough, although sitting in 1st place and in excellent form with five consecutive wins, has significantly weaker away statistics - only 50% wins and a mere 13% clean sheets. The visitors are characterized by averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.19 conceded on the road, which is clearly inferior to Coventry's home achievements. Considering the hosts' home advantage and the fact that both teams have similar average ball possession (58%), I expect a closely contested match with a slight edge for Coventry, although Middlesbrough's current form could lead to a draw or even an upset.
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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
| Coventry City | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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.
Middlesbrough is 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Coventry City · 3 pts / game - Middlesbrough
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 28% better for: goals scored per game.
2.03 goals / game - Coventry City · 1.58 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Coventry City · 0.97 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Coventry City scores in 84% of games (26 of 31 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 29% (9 of 31 meczów).
Middlesbrough scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 meczów), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 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 - Coventry City
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
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 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Coventry City · 1.42 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coventry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 55%. 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.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Coventry City
Middlesbrough
* 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
| Coventry City | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.16 | 2.56 | • 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 50% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 25% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 78% | • 77% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Coventry City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Middlesbrough. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Coventry City vs Middlesbrough?
The Championship match finished Coventry City 3:1 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Coventry City vs Middlesbrough?
Coventry City score 2.03 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.58. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Coventry City's matches and 55% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Coventry City and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Coventry City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Middlesbrough 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coventry City vs Middlesbrough?
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.