Coventry City vs Sunderland: match statistics
Coventry City vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Coventry City played against Sunderland in Premier League (England). The game was played on October 31, 2026. Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Coventry City has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sunderland has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Coventry City scores 0.75 goals per game and allows 1.88. Sunderland scores 0.75 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Coventry City's games and 38% of Sunderland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 25%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sunderland has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.19 per game. Coventry City takes 10.6 shots per game, while Sunderland takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Coventry City leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Sunderland leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Coventry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Sunderland, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 49% 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
Coventry City are slight favorites: they have won 25% of their home matches, while Sunderland are yet to win away and have lost 75% of their away games. The visitors’ defense concedes an average of 2.5 goals per away match, compared with 2 goals conceded by Coventry at home, so both teams could have chances to score. The quality of chances created is similar — the hosts’ average home xG is 1.39, while the visitors’ away xG is 1.34. Coventry’s biggest concern is their finishing: they have failed to score in 75% of their home matches, although Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in 0% of their away games. In their last five matches, Coventry have won twice and scored 7 goals, while Sunderland have recorded one win and scored 3 goals, tipping the forecast in the hosts’ favor.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest case for BTTS - No is Coventry’s scoring record at home: they average just 0.25 goals and have failed to score in 75% of those matches. Sunderland do concede an average of 2.5 goals away from home and have yet to keep a clean sheet on the road, so the hosts finding the net remains a realistic possibility. However, Coventry have averaged 1.4 goals across their last five matches, indicating an improvement on their home record. Sunderland, meanwhile, average 1.25 goals away from home, but have managed only 0.6 per match over their last five. Given these conflicting signals, it is marginally more likely that at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Under 3.5 goals: this line has not been exceeded in any of Coventry’s home matches, and in 75% of Sunderland’s away matches. Coventry score just 0.25 goals per game at home, although their average xG is 1.41, suggesting scope for improved finishing. Sunderland average 1.25 goals away from home, but have scored only 0.6 goals per game across their last five matches. On the other hand, the visitors concede 2.5 goals per game away from home, so Under 3.5 is a more cautious choice than Under 2.5. The predicted total of 2.47 goals accounts for both Sunderland’s defensive vulnerability and the hosts’ low scoring output so far.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest pre-break signal is a draw: Coventry were level at half-time in all 4 home matches, scoring and conceding no goals in the first half. Sunderland went into the break level in 2 of 4 away matches and were trailing in the other 2, so they appear less likely to lead at the break. After the interval, I give the advantage to the hosts: across their last 5 matches, Coventry averaged 1.4 goals compared with Sunderland’s 0.6, while at home they generate an xG of 1.41 against their opponents’ away xG conceded of 1.73. Sunderland concede an average of 2.5 goals per away match and have won none of their 4 such games, strengthening the scenario of a Coventry win after a level first half. However, the X/1 pick carries some uncertainty, as Coventry have scored just 0.25 goals per match at home, making a full-time draw a significant alternative.
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 | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.19 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Coventry City · 0.2 pts / game - Sunderland
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.
Sunderland is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.88 goals / game - Coventry City · 1.75 goals / game - Sunderland
Coventry City scores in 38% of games (3 of 8 games), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Sunderland scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 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 - Sunderland
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Coventry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sunderland - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Sunderland
* 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 | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.63 | 2.77 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 49% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▲ 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
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 Sunderland?
The Premier League match finished Coventry City 3:1 Sunderland. 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 Sunderland?
Coventry City score 0.75 goals per game on average and Sunderland 0.75. The Premier League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Coventry City's matches and 38% of Sunderland's.
What form are Coventry City and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Coventry City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sunderland 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Coventry City vs Sunderland?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Coventry City vs Sunderland: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.