Plymouth vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026

Plymouth vs Coventry Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Coventry To Win @ -156

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Our view is that Coventry will prove too powerful across the board and we’ll therefore take the -156 that Frank Lampard's side defeat Plymouth. This Full-Time Result bet looks like the way forward.

Our Plymouth vs Coventry betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Plymouth vs Coventry Preview

League One club Plymouth host Premier League team Coventry in the second round of the EFL Cup at Home Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 25 August.

Plymouth Argyle have picked up one point from their opening two League One matches. Their most recent game ended in a 1-1 away draw against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park.

In the first round of the EFL Cup, Plymouth won 2-0 when hosting League Two side Exeter City.

Coventry City made a losing start to their Premier League campaign, suffering a 3-0 away defeat to defending champions Arsenal in the curtain-raiser at Emirates Stadium. The Midlands team had just 36% possession and registered only one shot on target.

H2H: Plymouth 2-1 to the Good in Previous H2H

The last head-to-head saw Plymouth claim a 2-1 League One home win over Coventry at Home Park.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Plymouth	9	5	1	3	16	11	5	16:11	16

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
18	Coventry	5	1	0	4	1	10	-9	1:10	3

Confirmed Lineups

Plymouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Storer (GK), Joe Mwaro, Wes Harding, Mathias Ross, Matthew Sorinola, Harvey White, Tyreeq Bakinson, Caleb Watts, Bradley Ibrahim, Oliver Irow, Will Evans.

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bentley (GK), Joel Latibeaudiere, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jake Bidwell, Victor Torp, Caleb Yirenkyi, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Gustavo Hamer, Taiwo Awoniyi.

Main Match Prediction

Coventry look like an excellent shout to claim a victory, especially as a price of -156 is available. We think the Sky Blues have a strong chance of getting the job done, making them an appealing selection at the current price.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):

• Plymouth have lost 2 of their last 5 games at home.
• Coventry have won 3 of their last 4 games.
• Coventry have scored 8 goals in their last 5 away games.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best EFL Cup stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

If you’re demanding a bigger price, Coventry can be wagered at larger odds on the Asian Handicap. Also weigh up the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for increased value.

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Correct Score Prediction

Plymouth 0 - 2 Coventry

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Coventry winning 2-0. Odds of +525 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ellis Simms to Score +215

Ellis Simms (Coventry) has scored three goals in his past five games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +215.

Latest Ellis Simms Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+430

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Plymouth vs Coventry Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Some will want to go ahead and back Coventry City at -156 to win this EFL Cup encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 61% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Plymouth Argyle are the +400 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Taking Coventry -0.75 against Plymouth means a full Asian Handicap payout at -135 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -141.

When it comes to every EFL Cup match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+400

X

+300

2

-156

Half-Time Result

1

+380

X

+138

2

+115

Double Chance

1X

+112

12

-500

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+250

2

-417

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-106

2 Hcp -0.75

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-102

Haji Wright is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +260. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+260

Anytime

+106

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+430

Anytime

+175

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+525

Anytime

+220

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+525

Anytime

+230

Aribim Pepple (Plymouth)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+270

Gustavo Hamer (Coventry)

First

+650

Anytime

+275

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+300

Loum Tchaouna (Coventry)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Ronan Curtis (Plymouth)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+900

Anytime

+380

Freddie Issaka (Plymouth)

First

+900

Anytime

+390

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+900

Anytime

+410

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+1000

Anytime

+420

Caleb Watts (Plymouth)

First

+1000

Anytime

+440

Caleb Yirenkyi (Coventry)

First

+1000

Anytime

+450

Xavier Amaechi (Plymouth)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Caleb Roberts (Plymouth)

First

+1400

Anytime

+600

Frank Onyeka (Coventry)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Harvey White (Plymouth)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Alex Hartridge (Plymouth)

First

+1800

Anytime

+750

Milan Van Ewijk (Coventry)

First

+1700

Anytime

+800

Jake Bidwell (Coventry)

First

+1700

Anytime

+800

Kaine Kesler (Coventry)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Liam Kitching (Coventry)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Joel Latibeaudiere (Coventry)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Luke Woolfenden (Coventry)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Aurèle Amenda (Coventry)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Plymouth Stats

Coventry Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 win and 2 defeats in the previous 3 matches
• 2 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 2 away matches.

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 2 away matches
• An average of 2.33 goals per game in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 2 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 3 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 3 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 2 away matches

Plymouth vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

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