Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 3–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Coventry welcome Sunderland on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Coventry Building Society Arena (Coventry), and the referee is S. Hooper. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Coventry win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Coventry lose.
Coventry vs Sunderland: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Coventry lie 16th, having collected 9 points after 10 matches (3W 0D 7L); Sunderland lie 20th, having collected 5 points (1W 2D 6L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Coventry average 0.8 goals for and 1.9 against, compared with 0.8 for and 1.8 against for Sunderland.
- Form in the competition. Coventry: 2W 0D 6L, goals 6–15; Sunderland: 1W 2D 5L, goals 6–14.
- Head to head. In 13 previous meetings, Coventry have taken 6 wins to Sunderland's 1 win, plus 6 draws; the goal tally stands at 24–14.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.7%). This one looks finely poised.
Worth noting: the league table leans towards the Coventry, but the bookmakers make the away side slight favourites. Mixed signals like these make the game hard to predict, so it pays to bet with caution.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.80), which we give a 54% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 54%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 48%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 13; Coventry 6 wins, 6 draws, Sunderland 1 win.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.9 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Coventry 6–15, Sunderland 6–14.
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 48%.
- Unavailable: Coventry 5, Sunderland 4.
Alternative tip: Under 2.5 goals
Another angle: Under 2.5 goals (probability 52%, top price 1.89). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Coventry: A. Amenda, J. Eccles, L. Woolfenden, H. Wright, B. Thomas. Sunderland will be without: D. Ballard, R. Mundle, N. Mukiele, J. Ta Bi. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Coventry vs Sunderland: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 3.23 | 3.42 | 2.41 |
| Market average | 3.09 | 3.29 | 2.34 |
| Lowest odds | 2.78 | 3.05 | 2.26 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.33 | 1.31 | 72.1% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.08 | 2.00 | 47.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.89 | 1.83 | 52.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.62 | 3.45 | 27.4% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.80 | 1.75 | 53.5% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.01 | 46.5% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 09:22. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.6%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Coventry 1–1 Sunderland, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Coventry 16th (9 points), Sunderland 20th (5 points).
- Form in the competition: Coventry 2W 0D 6L (6:15), Sunderland 1W 2D 5L (6:14).
- H2H: 13 matches: Coventry 6W 6D 1L, goals 24–14.
- Absences: Coventry 5, Sunderland 4.
Who will win Coventry vs Sunderland?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Coventry vs Sunderland: injuries and missing players
Coventry
- A. Amendacalf injury · will miss the match
- J. Ecclesankle injury · will miss the match
- L. Woolfendenknee injury · will miss the match
- H. Wrightmuscle injury · will miss the match
- B. Thomascalf injury · doubtful
Sunderland
- D. Ballardmuscle injury · will miss the match
- R. Mundleknee injury · will miss the match
- N. Mukieleabsence · doubtful
- J. Ta Biinjury · doubtful
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 |  Everton | 10 | 4-4-2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 7 |  Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 8 |  Bournemouth | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 |  Tottenham | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 |  Hull City | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 |  Leeds | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 13 |  Newcastle | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 |  Ipswich | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 |  Fulham | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry | 10 | 3-0-7 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 |  Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Coventry vs Sunderland?
Coventry +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.90); Both teams to score (1.80).
Who will win Coventry vs Sunderland?
Our estimate gives Coventry a 31% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Sunderland 40%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 15:00, venue Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. Referee: S. Hooper.
Who will be missing?
Coventry: A. Amenda, J. Eccles, L. Woolfenden, H. Wright, B. Thomas. Sunderland: D. Ballard, R. Mundle, N. Mukiele, J. Ta Bi. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 48% (odds 2.08) and under 2.5 goals at 52% (odds 1.89).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 54% (odds 1.80).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (12.7%), then 0–1 (11.1%) and 1–0 (9.4%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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