Coventry vs Bristol City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Dec 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Coventry vs Bristol City
Coventry go head-to-head with Bristol City at Coventry Building Society Arena, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 13 December.
We think that Coventry can get the better of Bristol City and we really like the odds of -161 on the Full-Time Result market. The price looks appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.
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Coventry City played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Deepdale against Preston North End. The Sky Blues managed three shots on target and enjoyed 70% possession, while Andrew Hughes (own goal) scored the goal.
Bristol City drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against Leicester City at Ashton Gate. Gerhard Struber's side enjoyed 65% possession and managed eleven shots on goal, while Mark Sykes and Emil Riis Jakobsen were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Coventry have gone unbeaten in their past four meetings with Bristol City. Their last clash was at Coventry Building Society Arena, with Coventry claiming a 1-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved four Coventry wins, two Bristol City victories and four draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry |
20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 51:22 | 44 |
| 10 |  Bristol City |
20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 28:23 | 30 |
7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 18.0 attempts. Coventry have had 57.1% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.0 corners.
Top scorer is Ellis Simms on 5 goals, while Brandon Thomas-Asante has racked up 4 and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 3. Victor Torp and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto have racked up the most assists with 3 each.
City have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. The Robins average 46.7% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 13.7 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Scott Twine has scored 3, followed by Mark Sykes, Emil Riis Jakobsen and Anis Mehmeti with 2 goals apiece. Anis Mehmeti is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Coventry predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Jamie Allen, Matt Grimes, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Haji Wright.
Bristol City predicted lineup (3-5-2): Radek Vítek (GK), George Tanner, Robert Dickie, Neto Borges, Ross McCrorie, Mark Sykes, Adam Randell, Anis Mehmeti, Cameron Pring, Sinclair Armstrong, Emil Riis Jakobsen.
Coventry vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips
This Coventry vs Bristol City betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll back Coventry with a fair degree of confidence for this Championship clash. This looks a value pick at -161 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Championship stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key Coventry vs Bristol City league stats:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 61.7% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
We’d recommend taking a look at the Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score markets if you’re interested in siding with Coventry but want bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Coventry winning 2-0. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -114.
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Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry) has scored two goals in his past four Championship games on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +320 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Bristol City have had over 3.5 corners in eight consecutive games, while Coventry have had an average of 6.20 corners against them in their last 5 home matches. We’re content to wager the -152 for Bristol City to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are Coventry to triumph, less than three goals in total and Jack Rudoni (Coventry) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Coventry vs Bristol City Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The bookies have Coventry City at -161 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 62% likely to win this Championship encounter according to the latest betting odds. Bristol City are the +400 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
Betting Coventry -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -130 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Bristol City means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -149.
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Those interested in Haji Wright to find the net anytime can get +130, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +380.
Coventry have clocked up six straight wins at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues have eight wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Bristol City have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
When the sides last met at Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry beat Bristol City 1-0. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Coventry Building Society Arena have featured two Coventry victories and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Home Stats |
8-2-0 | 3.30 | 2.60 | 0.70 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Bristol City Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.50 | 1.20 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 18/01 2025 Coventry 1 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 24/08 2024 Bristol City 1 Coventry 1
- EFL Cup: 13/08 2024 Bristol City 0 Coventry 1
- Championship: 30/01 2024 Coventry 2 Bristol City 2
- Championship: 21/10 2023 Bristol City 1 Coventry 0
- Championship: 01/01 2023 Coventry 1 Bristol City 1
- Championship: 04/10 2022 Bristol City 0 Coventry 0
- EFL Cup: 10/08 2022 Coventry 1 Bristol City 4
- Championship: 22/02 2022 Bristol City 1 Coventry 2
- Championship: 06/11 2021 Coventry 3 Bristol City 2
Coventry League Stats
Bristol City League Stats
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Coventry this season are Brandon Thomas-Asante (10), Haji Wright (8), Ellis Simms (7)
- Top Assistors for Coventry this season are Milan van Ewijk (5), Bobby Thomas (3), Brandon Thomas-Asante (3)
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Coventry vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Coventry vs Bristol City before making your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Championship lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Coventry Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Coventry Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol City Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous Coventry Lineups
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 51:22 | 44 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 30:21 | 39 |
| 3 | Millwall | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 24:26 | 35 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 34:19 | 34 |
| 5 | Preston | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 27:21 | 32 |
| 6 | Hull | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 33:34 | 31 |
| 7 | QPR | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 27:30 | 31 |
| 8 | Stoke | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 26:19 | 30 |
| 9 | Southampton | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 34:28 | 30 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 28:23 | 30 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 29:25 | 28 |
| 12 | Watford | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 28:26 | 28 |
| 13 | Leicester | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27:26 | 28 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 24:23 | 27 |
| 15 | Derby | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 27:29 | 27 |
| 16 | West Brom | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 23:28 | 25 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 25:29 | 23 |
| 18 | Swansea | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 21:27 | 23 |
| 19 | Charlton | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 19:25 | 23 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 19:24 | 22 |
| 21 | Oxford | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 21:28 | 19 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15:26 | 17 |
| 23 | Norwich | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 22:33 | 14 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 19 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 15:37 | -9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 25:7 | 23 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:9 | 22 |
| 3 | Watford | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21:8 | 20 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13:9 | 20 |
| 6 | Hull | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 7 | Preston | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15:11 | 19 |
| 8 | Millwall | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12:12 | 19 |
| 9 | Southampton | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16:10 | 18 |
| 10 | QPR | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 17 |
| 11 | Stoke | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:7 | 16 |
| 12 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11:8 | 16 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:13 | 15 |
| 15 | Swansea | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:15 | 15 |
| 16 | Charlton | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 14 |
| 17 | Leicester | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 18 | Derby | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14:17 | 13 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:12 | 11 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 21 | Oxford | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9:16 | 6 |
| 23 | Norwich | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5:24 | 2 |
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