Coventry City vs Stoke City: match statistics
Coventry City presents impressive home form with 75% of matches won at home and only 6% losses, occupying first place in the table. The hosts score an average of 2.13 goals per home match with only 0.75 goals conceded, resulting in a +22 goal difference. Stoke City performs significantly worse in away matches – winning only 35%, losing 41%, and failing to score in nearly half of the matches (47%). The difference in offensive quality is distinct: Coventry averages 5.5 shots on target per home match compared to Stoke's 3.35 away, with higher efficiency (12% vs 9%). Recent form also favors the hosts – Coventry earned 2 points per match in the last five meetings, while Stoke only managed 1 point. Considering all these factors, a victory for Coventry City is the most probable scenario.
Coventry City vs Stoke City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Coventry City played against Stoke City in Championship (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Coventry City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Stoke City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Coventry City scores 2.06 goals per game and allows 1.09. Stoke City scores 1.12 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Coventry City's games and 38% of Stoke City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 41%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coventry City has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.30 per game. Coventry City takes 16.6 shots per game, while Stoke City takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Coventry City leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 1.09 goals per game after halftime. Stoke City leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Coventry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). For Stoke City, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 56% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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 presents impressive home form with 75% of matches won at home and only 6% losses, occupying first place in the table. The hosts score an average of 2.13 goals per home match with only 0.75 goals conceded, resulting in a +22 goal difference. Stoke City performs significantly worse in away matches – winning only 35%, losing 41%, and failing to score in nearly half of the matches (47%). The difference in offensive quality is distinct: Coventry averages 5.5 shots on target per home match compared to Stoke's 3.35 away, with higher efficiency (12% vs 9%). Recent form also favors the hosts – Coventry earned 2 points per match in the last five meetings, while Stoke only managed 1 point. Considering all these factors, a victory for Coventry City is the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.29 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Coventry City · 1 pts / game - Stoke 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 84% better for: goals scored per game.
2.06 goals / game - Coventry City · 1.12 goals / game - Stoke City
Stoke City is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Coventry City · 0.94 goals / game - Stoke City
Coventry City scores in 85% of games (29 of 34 meczów), while Stoke City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (12 of 34 meczów).
Stoke City scores in 62% of games (21 of 34 meczów), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (11 of 34 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 - Stoke 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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / game - Coventry City · 1.41 pts / game - Stoke City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coventry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Stoke City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 38%. 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 | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Stoke 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
| Coventry City | Liga | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.15 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 56% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 51% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 25% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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 Coventry City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Stoke City. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Coventry City vs Stoke City?
The Championship match finished Coventry City 2:1 Stoke City. 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 Stoke City?
Coventry City score 2.06 goals per game on average and Stoke City 1.12. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Coventry City's matches and 38% of Stoke City's.
What form are Coventry City and Stoke City in?
Over the last 5 games Coventry City have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Stoke City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coventry City vs Stoke 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.