Coventry City - Sunderland prediction 31 October 2026

England ยท Premier LeagueNot started
Coventry City
VS
Sunderland
Full Time Result (1X2)
1
3.24
X
2.50
2
2.39
Match Info
CompetitionPremier League ยท England
Start date
Kick-off
VenueCoventry Building Society Arena, Bury
Capacity32,753
Surfacegrass
Recent Form
Coventry City
L
L
W
W
L
Sunderland
D
D
L
W
L
Recent matches ยท Coventry City
Premier League
Coventry City
Fulham
01
L
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur
Coventry City
31
L
Premier League
Coventry City
Newcastle United
41
W
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Coventry City
01
W
League Cup
Coventry City
Aston Villa
13
L
Premier League
Coventry City
Brighton
05
L
Premier League
Manchester City
Coventry City
10
L
Premier League
Coventry City
Hull City
01
L
League Cup
Plymouth Argyle
Coventry City
24
W
Premier League
Arsenal FC
Coventry City
30
L
Friendly Clubs
Coventry City
Monaco
20
W
Friendly Clubs
Coventry City
Espanyol
31
W
Friendly Clubs
Northampton Town
Coventry City
00
D
Championship
Watford
Coventry City
04
W
Championship
Coventry City
Wrexham
31
W
Recent matches ยท Sunderland
Premier League
Sunderland
Leeds United
00
D
UEFA Europa League
Lech Poznan
Sunderland
11
D
Premier League
Bournemouth
Sunderland
20
L
UEFA Europa League
SCU Torreense
Sunderland
12
W
Premier League
Sunderland
Brighton
02
L
Premier League
Manchester City
Sunderland
53
L
UEFA Europa League
Sunderland
AZ Alkmaar
10
W
Premier League
Sunderland
Arsenal FC
02
L
League Cup
Sunderland
Hull City
10
W
Premier League
Brentford
Sunderland
11
D
Premier League
Sunderland
Fulham
10
W
Premier League
Ipswich Town
Sunderland
21
L
Friendly Clubs
Sunderland
Rennes
21
W
Friendly Clubs
Lens
Sunderland
02
W
Friendly Clubs
Sunderland
Wrexham
10
W
Odds
Full Time Result
Pre-match odds
Bookmaker1X2
2.752.152.80
2.902.152.70
3.102.082.62
3.002.202.60
2.952.152.55
3.303.452.40
Lineups
Coventry City1-4-2-3-1
  • 8Caleb Yirenkyimidfielder
  • 19Carl Rushworthgoalkeeper
  • 2Ethan Pinnockdefender
  • 5Jack Rudonimidfielder
  • 3Jay Dasilvadefender
  • 6Matt Grimesmidfielder
  • 27Milan van Ewijkdefender
  • 49Sidiki Cherifforward
  • 23Brandon Thomas-Asanteforward
  • 12Stephen Mfunidefender
  • 7Tatsuhiro Sakamotomidfielder
Substitutes
  • 25Daniel Bentley
  • 10Ephron Mason-Clark
  • 16Frank Onyeka
  • 34Yann Gboho
  • 38Gustavo Hamer
  • 20Kaine Kesler-Hayden
  • 14Taiwo Awoniyi
  • 29Victor Torp
Sunderland1-4-2-3-1
  • 9Brian Brobbeyforward
  • 11Chris Riggmidfielder
  • 28Enzo Le Fรฉemidfielder
  • 34Granit Xhakamidfielder
  • 4Kevin Dansodefender
  • 13Luke O'Nienmidfielder
  • 10Nilson Anguloforward
  • 27Noah Sadikimidfielder
  • 17Reinildo Mandavadefender
  • 22Robin Roefsgoalkeeper
  • 32Trai Humedefender
Substitutes
  • 7Chemsdine Talbi
  • 6Dayann Methalie
  • 19Habib Diarra
  • 99Juan Angulo
  • 29Jules Ahoka
  • 39Malick Fofana
  • 31Melker Ellborg
  • 15Omar Alderete
  • 57Timur Tuterov
Head-to-Head ยท summary
7
Coventry City
7
Draws
1
Sunderland
Previous meetings
Championship
Sunderland
Coventry City
01
Championship
Coventry City
Sunderland
12
Championship
Coventry City
Sunderland
30
Championship
Sunderland
Coventry City
22
Championship
Sunderland
Coventry City
03
Championship
Coventry City
Sunderland
00
Championship
Coventry City
Sunderland
21
Championship
Sunderland
Coventry City
11
League 1
Coventry City
Sunderland
10
League 1
Coventry City
Sunderland
10
League 1
Sunderland
Coventry City
11
League 1
Sunderland
Coventry City
45
League 1
Coventry City
Sunderland
11
League 1
Coventry City
Sunderland
11
League 1
Coventry City
Sunderland
11
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Manchester City870120:9+1121
2Arsenal FC870113:5+821
3Brighton751123:5+1816
4Chelsea841317:15+213
5Liverpool73319:8+112
6Aston Villa83239:12-311
7Brentford724113:8+510
8Leeds United72419:6+310
9Everton82428:9-110
10Ipswich831412:16-410
11Hull City72328:7+19
12Tottenham Hotspur82338:10-29
13Fulham82248:10-28
14Newcastle United722310:14-48
15Manchester United714210:1007
16Crystal Palace72149:17-87
17Bournemouth71339:13-46
18Nottingham Forest81346:10-46
19Coventry City82066:15-96
20Sunderland71156:14-84
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Coventry City vs Sunderland Prediction (Oct 31)

The Coventry City vs Sunderland prediction for the Premier League match on Oct 31 at 15:00 is here. Based on the stats, Sunderland is the narrow favorite, and our win probability model gives them a slight edge. Read on for our expert Coventry City Sunderland Oct 31 betting tips, including team form, H2H record, and the latest odds.

Team Form

Coventry City's recent form is inconsistent. Their last five results read L, L, W, W, L. At the Coventry Building Society Arena, they lost 1-0 to Fulham on Oct 24 and beat Newcastle United 4-1 on Oct 12, showing they can produce strong performances at home but lack consistency.

Sunderlandโ€™s away form has also been shaky: D, L, W, L, L. They drew 1-1 with Lech Poznan in the Europa League on Oct 22 and lost 2-0 to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Oct 18. Their only win in this sequence came against SCU Torreense (2-1) in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these sides favors Coventry City. In the last 15 meetings, Coventry City have 7 wins, Sunderland have 1, with 7 draws. The most recent clash was on May 13, 2025, when Sunderland lost 0-1 at home to Coventry City. Before that, on May 9, 2025, Coventry City lost 1-2 at home to Sunderland in the Championship.

The overall trend, however, shows Coventry Cityโ€™s dominance: they won 3-0 at home on Mar 15, 2025, and also recorded a 3-0 away win on Dec 23, 2023. Sunderlandโ€™s lone victory in the last five meetings was the 2-1 win on May 9, 2025.

League Table Positions

Neither Coventry City nor Sunderland currently appear in the top 12 of the Premier League overall table as of the latest standings. The table shows Manchester City top with 21 points from 8 games. The provided home and away standings also do not list either team in the top 8. This suggests both are positioned in the bottom half, making this a crucial clash to climb the table.

Win Probability: Coventry City or Sunderland?

Using the available odds and recent form, we calculate the following win probability. After normalizing the odds to remove the bookmaker margin, Coventry City has a 36% chance of winning, the draw is at 41%, and Sunderland has a 39% chance. Adjusting for H2H (Coventryโ€™s 7 wins vs Sunderlandโ€™s 1) and home advantage slightly lifts the hosts: Coventry City win is estimated at 38%, the draw at 32%, and Sunderland win at 30%. Despite Coventryโ€™s superior H2H record, Sunderlandโ€™s slightly higher implied odds probability reflects their competitive edge. The match is extremely balanced, with the draw a strong possibility. The most likely outcome is a narrow victory for the home side or a stalemate.

Therefore, Coventry City has a 38% chance of winning, the draw is at 32%, and Sunderland has a 30% chance.

Odds & Match Prediction

The bookmakers see this as a very tight contest. The average odds for a Coventry City home win are around 2.90, the draw is priced at approximately 2.20, and a Sunderland away win is at about 2.65. These odds indicate no clear favorite, with the draw being the shortest price. Based on the stats, Coventry City have a strong historical edge, but Sunderland's away resilience makes this hard to call. Our prediction is a low-scoring draw.

Coventry City vs Sunderland โ€” FAQ

Who will win Coventry City vs Sunderland?
Based on our win probability model, itโ€™s a very close match. Coventry City has a 38% chance of winning, the draw is at 32%, and Sunderland has a 30% chance. No single outcome is overwhelmingly likely, but Coventry City holds a slight edge due to home advantage and a dominant head-to-head record.
What is the win probability for Coventry City?
Coventry City has a 38% chance to win. This percentage reflects their strong historical H2H superiority (7 wins to Sunderland's 1) and the benefit of playing at the Coventry Building Society Arena, offset by their inconsistent recent form of L, L, W, W, L.
When is the Coventry City vs Sunderland match?
The match is scheduled for Oct 31, 2026, at 15:00 local time. It is a Premier League fixture and will be played at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Bury, England, which has a grass surface and a capacity of 32,753.
What are the odds for the Coventry City vs Sunderland match?
The odds are very balanced. Average prices from bookmakers show a home win for Coventry City at around 2.90, a draw at 2.20, and an away win for Sunderland at roughly 2.65. This makes the draw the favorite in the 1X2 market before kick-off.
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