Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
3.10
|
3.50
|
2.20
|
| Prob. |
32.3%
|
28.6%
|
45.5%
|
Key points
• Birmingham is in poor form, sitting in 23rd position with 4 consecutive defeats and only 1 win in their last 6 games.
• Birmingham struggles to score, with just 3 goals in their last 6 matches and a low goals-per-game average of 0.5.
• Coventry City is in 7th position with a mixed form, including a 3-game winning streak and high-scoring matches.
• Coventry's away form has been strong with 4 wins in their last 6 games and an average of 3.17 total goals per game.
• The head-to-head record shows Birmingham with 13 wins, Coventry with 10 wins, and draws.
Current streaks
Birmingham City
0
2
2
0
0
2
Coventry City
0
1
1
0
0
6
Recent form
Birmingham City
Birmingham's recent form has been poor, with the team currently sitting in 23rd position in the league table. They have suffered a run of four consecutive defeats, with their only win in the last six games coming against Preston. Birmingham has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just three goals in their last six matches, resulting in a low goals-per-game average of 0.5. Defensively, they have conceded seven goals, with an average of 1.17 goals conceded per game. The majority of their recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals. Birmingham will need to improve their form and find a way to score more goals if they hope to avoid relegation this season.
Coventry City
Coventry City, currently sitting in 7th position in the Championship with 63 points from 41 games, have had a mixed run of form in their last six matches. They had an impressive three-game winning streak, which included a notable 3-2 victory over Premier League side Wolves in the FA Cup. However, this run was bookended by two defeats, both by a single goal margin. Coventry's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net. The team has averaged 2 goals per game while conceding 1.5, resulting in a positive goal difference of 3.
Birmingham City
LLLWLL
W1 D0 L5
3
0.5
7
1.2
-4
1
1.67
33%
67%
33%
Coventry City
WWWLWL
W4 D0 L2
12
2
9
1.5
+3
0
3.5
100%
0%
100%
Recent home/away form
Birmingham City
Birmingham's recent home form has been poor, with the team suffering a run of three consecutive defeats against Watford, Middlesbrough, and Southampton. During this losing streak, they conceded a total of six goals while scoring only three, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. The 3-4 loss against Southampton stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, showcasing the team's inability to protect their lead. However, Birmingham did manage to secure two wins in their last six home games, narrowly defeating Preston 1-0 and Sunderland 2-1. Despite these victories, their overall home performance has been underwhelming, with the team struggling to find consistency and currently sitting in 23rd position in the league.
Coventry City
Coventry's away form has been quite strong recently, with four wins in their last six games on the road. They had an impressive run of three consecutive away victories against Huddersfield, Wolves (in the FA Cup), and Watford, before losing to West Brom. Coventry's away matches have been particularly high-scoring, with five out of the six games featuring over 2.5 goals. The team has scored an average of 1.83 goals per away game while conceding 1.33, resulting in an entertaining total goals average of 3.17. Their most recent away fixture saw them lose 2-1 to Southampton, ending their hopes of another winning streak on the road.
Birmingham City
WLLLWL
W2 D0 L4
6
1
8
1.3
-2
1
2.33
33%
67%
33%
Coventry City
WLWWWL
W4 D0 L2
11
1.8
8
1.3
+3
1
3.17
83%
17%
83%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Birmingham City and Coventry City, based on the provided sources, are as follows:
- Total matches played: 42
- Birmingham City wins: 13
- Coventry City wins: 10
- Draws: 8
- Birmingham City goals: 42
- Coventry City goals: 35
- Highest aggregate score: 8 goals (Coventry City 4-4 Birmingham City, 1985/1986)
- Highest Birmingham City score: 4 goals (Birmingham City 4-1 Coventry City, 1919/1920)
- Highest Coventry City score: 3 goals (Coventry City 3-3 Birmingham City, 1981/1982)
These statistics reflect the competitive matches between the two teams across various competitions, including league matches, FA Cup, and League Cup. The data is accurate as of the information provided in the sources from 2024, which includes matches up to the 2023/2024 season.