D. Dalot
B. Fernandes
F. Tavares
E. Simms
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
5.75
|
4.75
|
1.45
|
| Prob. |
17.4%
|
21.1%
|
69%
|
Key points
• Coventry's recent form: 3 wins, 3 losses in last 6 matches, conceding 1.83 goals per game
• Manchester United's recent form: 2 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss in last 6 matches, conceding 2 goals per game
• Coventry's home form: 4 wins in last 6 home games, averaging 2.5 goals scored per game
• Manchester United's away form: 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in last 6 away games, conceding 1.83 goals per game
• Head-to-head: Manchester United leads with 43 wins, Coventry with 23 wins in 80 matches
• Average goals per game: Coventry 1.19, Manchester United 1.85
Current streaks
Coventry
0
2
2
0
0
7
Manchester United
0
5
0
2
0
5
Recent form
Coventry
Coventry's recent form has been a mixed bag, with three wins and three losses in their last six matches. Despite their inconsistent results, Coventry has been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of those matches. Their most notable result was a thrilling 3-2 victory over Wolves in the FA Cup, showcasing their ability to compete against higher-level opposition. However, Coventry's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, as they have conceded an average of 1.83 goals per game and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six outings.
Manchester United
Manchester United's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches. They have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, including a thrilling 4-3 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup and a narrow 4-3 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League. The team has scored an impressive 14 goals in their last six games, averaging 2.33 goals per game, but they have also conceded 12 goals, which translates to an average of 2 goals conceded per game. The total goals average of 4.33 per game indicates that their matches have been entertaining for fans, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. However, their defensive vulnerabilities are evident, as they have only managed one clean sheet in this period, and both teams have scored in 83% of their matches.
Coventry
WWLWLL
W3 D0 L3
10
1.7
11
1.8
-1
0
3.5
83%
0%
100%
Manchester United
WWDLDD
W2 D3 L1
14
2.3
12
2
+2
1
4.33
83%
33%
67%
Recent home/away form
Coventry
Coventry's recent home form has been impressive, with four wins in their last six games at home. They have scored an impressive 15 goals in these matches, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while conceding just 7 goals at a rate of 1.17 per game. Notably, Coventry has had two particularly high-scoring games, both ending in 5-0 victories against Rotherham and Maidstone United. The team has also managed to keep two clean sheets during this period. However, their form has been somewhat inconsistent, with two losses interspersed between their wins, including a 0-3 defeat to Preston. All six games have seen over 2.5 goals scored, highlighting the entertaining nature of Coventry's matches at home.
Manchester United
Manchester United's recent away form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. They have scored 10 goals in these matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while conceding 11 goals at a rate of 1.83 per game. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, highlighting United's inability to keep clean sheets on the road. The Red Devils have managed just one clean sheet in their last six away games. Notably, they suffered back-to-back defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea, conceding seven goals across those two fixtures.
Coventry
WLWWLW
W4 D0 L2
15
2.5
7
1.2
+8
2
3.67
50%
0%
100%
Manchester United
WWLDLD
W2 D2 L2
10
1.7
11
1.8
-1
1
3.5
83%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Coventry City and Manchester United show the following:
- Total matches played: 80
- Coventry City wins: 23
- Manchester United wins: 43
- Draws: 17
Goals per team:
- Coventry City: 44 goals
- Manchester United: 72 goals
- Average goals per game for Coventry City: 1.19
- Average goals per game for Manchester United: 1.85
Highest aggregate scores:
- Coventry City's highest win: 3-2 (1973/1974 season)
- Manchester United's highest win: 5-1 (1924/1925 season)
Notable results include:
- Coventry City 2-1 Manchester United (League, 21 August 2018)
- Manchester United 1-0 Coventry City (League, 21 August 1968)
- Coventry City 3-0 Manchester United (League, 30 August 1937)
- Manchester United 5-1 Coventry City (League, 13 September 1924)
- Coventry City 2-0 Manchester United (League, 16 March 1968)
- Manchester United 4-0 Coventry City (League, 25 October 1967)
These statistics are based on the information from Football.co.uk and 11v11.