Birmingham City vs Coventry City: match statistics
Coventry City sits at the top of the league table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and just 3 losses this season, while Birmingham City occupies a distant 17th position with only 8 wins and 10 defeats. Current form also favors the visitors – Coventry has earned 1.6 points per match in their last five outings, compared to Birmingham's mere 0.6 points, with the latter failing to win any of their last five games. Coventry's offensive statistics are significantly better, averaging 2.15 goals per away match versus Birmingham's 2.0 goals at home, and the visitors also boast a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%). Although Birmingham displays solid home form (50% home win rate this season), their recent winless streak combined with Coventry City's advantage in quality and form suggest the visitors have a real chance of securing all three points in this match.
Birmingham City vs Coventry City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Birmingham City played Coventry City in Championship (England). The match was played on 4 January 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Birmingham City: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Coventry City: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Birmingham City scores 1.28 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Coventry City scores 2.20 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Birmingham City 56%, Coventry City 56%. Over 2.5: Birmingham City 52%, Coventry City 56%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Coventry City has higher xG: 1.91 vs 1.52. Birmingham City: 14.2 shots per match, Coventry City: 17.3.
Match halves
Birmingham City: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.72. Coventry City: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 1.12.
Goals by minute
Birmingham City: 76-90+ (8 goals). Coventry City: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 sits at the top of the league table with an impressive record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and just 3 losses this season, while Birmingham City occupies a distant 17th position with only 8 wins and 10 defeats. Current form also favors the visitors – Coventry has earned 1.6 points per match in their last five outings, compared to Birmingham's mere 0.6 points, with the latter failing to win any of their last five games. Coventry's offensive statistics are significantly better, averaging 2.15 goals per away match versus Birmingham's 2.0 goals at home, and the visitors also boast a superior shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%). Although Birmingham displays solid home form (50% home win rate this season), their recent winless streak combined with Coventry City's advantage in quality and form suggest the visitors have a real chance of securing all three points in this match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Birmingham City | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Coventry City is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Birmingham City · 1.6 pts / match - 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 72% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Birmingham City · 2.2 goals / match - Coventry City
Coventry City is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - Birmingham City · 1.04 goals / match - Coventry City
Birmingham City scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 matches).
Coventry City scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birmingham City
Over / Under - Coventry City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 81% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Birmingham City · 1.88 pts / match - Coventry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Coventry City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Birmingham City
Coventry City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Birmingham City | Liga | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.64 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 58% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 24% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▲ 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
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
Previous meeting: Birmingham City 0 - 0 - 1 Coventry City. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Birmingham City vs Coventry City?
The Championship match finished Birmingham City 3:2 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 Birmingham City vs Coventry City?
Birmingham City score 1.28 goals per game on average and Coventry City 2.20. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Birmingham City's matches and 56% of Coventry City's.
What form are Birmingham City and Coventry City in?
Over the last 5 games Birmingham City have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Coventry City 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birmingham City vs Coventry City?
The statistical background for Birmingham City vs Coventry City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.