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Coventry City 1-2 Cardiff City


Championship Matchday 40
The Coventry Building Society Arena

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.45
4.33
7.00
Prob.
69%
23.1%
14.3%

Key points

• Coventry City is in excellent form recently, winning five of their last six matches.
• Coventry City has scored 19 goals in their last six matches, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
• Coventry's attacking prowess is highlighted by high-scoring victories, including a 5-0 win against Rotherham.
• Cardiff's recent form has been mixed, with two straight defeats following a run of four wins.
• Cardiff's away form has been poor, with four losses in their last six games.
• Cardiff City has won 10 out of 16 matches against Coventry City.

Recent form

Coventry City

Coventry City have been in excellent form recently, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions. They are currently sitting in 8th position in the Championship with 57 points from 37 games. Coventry's attacking prowess has been particularly impressive, scoring 19 goals in their last six matches, averaging 3.17 goals per game. This includes two high-scoring victories: a 5-0 win against Rotherham in the Championship and another 5-0 triumph over Maidstone United in the FA Cup. The team also managed to keep two clean sheets during this period. Notably, all six matches featured over 2.5 goals, highlighting the entertaining nature of Coventry's recent performances.

Cardiff City

Cardiff's recent form has been a mixed bag, with an impressive run of four consecutive wins followed by two straight defeats. The Bluebirds had been climbing up the Championship table, but the losses against Sunderland and Swansea have halted their momentum. During their winning streak, Cardiff managed to keep two clean sheets and scored crucial goals, including a 2-1 victory over Stoke City and a narrow 1-0 win against Huddersfield. However, their goalscoring prowess has dried up in the last two games, failing to find the net in both defeats. Cardiff's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 70% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Coventry City

7th · 16-12-10 · 62-44 (+18) · 60 pts
Last 6
WLWWWW
Results
W5 D0 L1
Goals scored
19
Per game
3.2
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+13
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
0%
Over 2.5
100%
· Championship
Huddersfield
1 - 3
Coventry
· FA Cup
Wolves
2 - 3
Coventry
· Championship
Watford
1 - 2
Coventry
· Championship
Coventry
5 - 0
Rotherham
· Championship
West Brom
2 - 1
Coventry
· FA Cup
Coventry
5 - 0
Maidstone Utd

Cardiff City

11th · 16-5-18 · 43-53 (-10) · 53 pts
Last 6
WWWWLL
Results
W4 D0 L2
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
0
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Championship
Cardiff
0 - 2
Sunderland
· Championship
Swansea
2 - 0
Cardiff
· Championship
Cardiff
2 - 1
Ipswich
· Championship
Cardiff
1 - 0
Huddersfield
· Championship
Bristol City
0 - 1
Cardiff
· Championship
Cardiff
2 - 1
Stoke City

Recent home/away form

Coventry City

Coventry City have been in excellent form at home recently, as evidenced by their impressive run of results. They have won four of their last six home matches, drawing one and losing only once. Notably, Coventry have scored an incredible 18 goals in these six games, averaging an impressive three goals per game. This includes two particularly high-scoring victories, a 5-0 win against Rotherham in the Championship and another 5-0 triumph over Maidstone United in the FA Cup. The team's goalscoring prowess has been complemented by a solid defensive record, conceding just 1.17 goals per game on average. With a 100% record of games featuring over 2.5 goals, Coventry's home matches have been consistently entertaining for the fans.

Cardiff City

Cardiff's recent away form has been poor, with four losses in their last six games. They have suffered a run of three consecutive away defeats, including a particularly high-scoring 4-1 loss against Norwich. However, they have managed to secure two wins during this period, both with a scoreline of 1-0, suggesting they can grind out narrow victories on the road. Cardiff's away games have been relatively low-scoring, with 70% of the matches featuring under 2.5 goals, and they have kept two clean sheets in their last six away fixtures. Despite their mixed form, they have managed to maintain a mid-table position in the Championship, currently sitting 11th with 53 points from 38 games.

Coventry City

7th · 16-12-10 · 62-44 (+18) · 60 pts
Last 6
DWWLWW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
18
Per game
3
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+11
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
0%
Over 2.5
100%
· Championship
Coventry
5 - 0
Rotherham
· FA Cup
Coventry
5 - 0
Maidstone Utd
· Championship
Coventry
0 - 3
Preston
· Championship
Coventry
2 - 1
Millwall
· FA Cup
Coventry
4 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
· Championship
Coventry
2 - 2
Bristol City

Cardiff City

11th · 16-5-18 · 43-53 (-10) · 53 pts
Last 6
LWLLWL
Results
W2 D0 L4
Goals scored
4
Per game
0.7
Goals against
11
Per game
1.8
Goal difference
-7
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.5
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Championship
Swansea
2 - 0
Cardiff
· Championship
Bristol City
0 - 1
Cardiff
· Championship
Norwich
4 - 1
Cardiff
· Championship
West Brom
2 - 0
Cardiff
· Championship
Watford
0 - 1
Cardiff
· Championship
Plymouth Argyle
3 - 1
Cardiff

Head-to-head

Based on the provided search results, here's the head-to-head statistics between Coventry City and Cardiff City:

- They have faced each other in 16 matches.
- Coventry City has won 3 games, while Cardiff City has won 10 games.
- There were 3 draws between them.

Some additional details include:

- During their last 5 encounters, Coventry City won 3, drew 0, and lost 2, with an average of 3.2 goals per game.
- As of the latest information available, Cardiff City leads with 4 wins out of the most recent 5 matches played.
- Specific result highlights include:
- On November 2, 2011, Cardiff City defeated Coventry City 3-1.
- On December 26, 2010, Cardiff City won 2-0 against Coventry City.
- On February 13, 2021, Cardiff City won 3-1 over Coventry City.
- On September 15, 2021, Coventry City lost 1-0 to Cardiff City.
- On October 15, 2022, Coventry City beat Cardiff City 1-0.
- On December 29, 2022, the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Please note that these statistics reflect the information available at the time of my last update; new results may not yet be included.

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