Coventry City vs Newcastle United: match statistics
Coventry City vs Newcastle United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Coventry City played against Newcastle United in Premier League (England). The game was played on October 12, 2026. Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Coventry City has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Newcastle United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Coventry City scores 0.20 goals per game and allows 2.00. Newcastle United scores 1.80 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Coventry City's games and 80% of Newcastle United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 80%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle United has the higher season xG average, 1.17 to 1.16 per game. Coventry City takes 10.2 shots per game, while Newcastle United takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Coventry City leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Newcastle United leads at halftime in 40% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Coventry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). For Newcastle United, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.92 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Newcastle United are favorites, having won 3 of their last five matches, while Coventry City have suffered 4 defeats. The hosts have lost both of their matches at home so far, failed to score in either and conceded an average of 3 goals per game. The visitors score an average of 1.5 goals away from home, with a shot conversion rate of 17%, giving them a clear edge over a side yet to make the most of any opportunity at home. However, the underlying numbers suggest the game could be more evenly matched than the results indicate: Coventry’s home xG is 1.46, compared with Newcastle’s away xG of 1.12, while the visitors concede an average of 2 goals on the road. Despite this, the difference in finishing efficiency and results so far points to a Newcastle win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for BTTS - No is Coventry’s recent scoring record: they averaged 0.4 goals across their last five matches, and both teams scored in only 20% of those games. Newcastle averaged 1.6 goals during that period, while Coventry conceded 2.0, making an away goal seem more likely than a home goal. However, the signal is not conclusive: Coventry recently recorded an xG of 1.36, while Newcastle conceded an average of 1.4 goals, giving the hosts a genuine chance to score. Even so, Newcastle’s 50% clean-sheet rate, combined with Coventry’s low recent scoring output, tips the forecast slightly toward a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In the seasonal statistics considered, every match involving either team featured at least 2 goals, which supports the Over 1.5 goals line. Coventry conceded an average of 2.0 goals across their last 5 matches, while Newcastle scored 1.6 goals per game over the same period, so the visitors should have opportunities to find the net. The hosts have scored just 0.4 goals per game recently, but their average xG was 1.36, and Newcastle allowed opponents chances worth 1.65 xG. I expect around 2.9 goals in total; Over 2.5 is less certain, as the line was exceeded in 40% of Coventry’s and 60% of Newcastle’s last 5 matches. Therefore, Over 1.5 goals is the strongest pick, although the hosts’ recent finishing warrants caution.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time followed by a Newcastle win at full-time appears to be the most likely outcome, although this scenario does not have a strong edge. Coventry led at the break in 2 of 3 home matches, but in none of their last 5 matches overall, which weakens the signal from their home statistics. Both teams were level at half-time in 40% of their last 5 matches, while Newcastle have failed to score before the break in both of their away appearances so far. After half-time, the visitors average 1.5 goals scored away from home, while the hosts concede an average of 1.0 goals in second halves at home. Newcastle’s recent form also points towards an away win: 3 wins in 5 matches and an average of 1.6 goals scored, compared with Coventry’s 1 win and an average of 0.4 goals.
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
| Coventry City | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.06 | 0.50 |
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.
Newcastle United is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Coventry City · 1.6 pts / game - Newcastle United
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.
Newcastle United is 800% better for: goals scored per game.
0.2 goals / game - Coventry City · 1.8 goals / game - Newcastle United
Newcastle United is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Coventry City · 1.8 goals / game - Newcastle United
Coventry City scores in 20% of games (1 of 5 games), while Newcastle United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
Newcastle United scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
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 - Newcastle United
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.
Newcastle United is 250% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.4 pts / game - Coventry City · 1.4 pts / game - Newcastle United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coventry City - second-half results
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Newcastle United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). 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
Newcastle United
* 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 (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Coventry City | Liga | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.92 | ▲ 3.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 54% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 60% | 58% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Coventry City vs Newcastle United?
The Premier League match finished Coventry City 4:1 Newcastle United. 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 Newcastle United?
Coventry City score 0.20 goals per game on average and Newcastle United 1.80. The Premier League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Coventry City's matches and 80% of Newcastle United's.
What form are Coventry City and Newcastle United in?
Over the last 5 games Coventry City have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Newcastle United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coventry City vs Newcastle United?
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.