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League Cup | Wed 16 Sep, 20:00

Coventry v Aston Villa Stats

Data last updated: Tue 15 Sep 2026, 07:53 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Coventry face Aston Villa in League Cup on Wed 16 Sep, 20:00. Coventry come in with 3 recent points and 4 goals per match, while Aston Villa have 0 points and - goals per match in the same lens. In this competition context, game state, selection calls and recent rhythm matter more than a simple table position.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • At 1.67, Over 2.5 Goals implies roughly 60%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 75%.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 75% for Over 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 60% implied by the current price.

Model chance vs price75% model chance against roughly 60% implied
Strong positive
Price sensitivityEdge +15 pts
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Over 2.5 Goals is the preferred angle because the market is supported by the current team numbers A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Use the last-five and H2H goal samples to judge whether Over 2.5 has a tempo route, not just a historical average.
  • The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 60% · edge +15 pts
1.67
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.57
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Coventry Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.9
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Coventry to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
3
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.67
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Aston Villa Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 42%
1.9
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 20%
3.5
Check odds @ 3.5
Over 2.5 Goals is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Coventry Over 2.5
-Aston Villa Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Coventry4
Avg goals scored
Aston Villa-
Coventry2
Avg goals conceded
Aston Villa-
Coventry100%
BTTS rate
Aston Villa-
Coventry100%
Over 2.5 goals
Aston Villa-
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 60% · edge +15 pts
1.67
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.57
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.2
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 53%
2.62
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.25
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%
2.15
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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Coventry

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
25 Aug 2026A Plymouth4-2

Aston Villa

Last 50W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Aston Villa yet.

Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 77% vs implied 62% · edge +15 pts
1.62
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Coventry Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.9
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Coventry to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
3
Check odds @ 3
Aston Villa Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 42%
1.9
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 20%
3.5
Check odds @ 3.5
Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 45%
1.36
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Aston Villa to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
2.25
Check odds @ 2.25
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Coventry3
Avg corners for
Aston Villa-
Coventry6
Avg total corners
Aston Villa-
Coventry2
Avg yellow cards
Aston Villa-
Coventry12
Avg shots
Aston Villa-
Best odds for this sectionOver 4.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · Model 57% vs implied 48% · edge +9.4 pts
2.1
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.67
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Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 29%
1.91
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Over 4.5 Cards needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Coventry wins
0Draws
0Aston Villa wins
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 60% · edge +15 pts
1.67
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.57
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Coventry to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
3
Check odds @ 3
DrawBet365 guide price · model 20%
3.5
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Aston Villa to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
2.25
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There is no strong recent head-to-head sample for Over 2.5 Goals, which makes current output, injuries and market timing more important than historic meetings.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League Cup

Coventry1
Played
Aston Villa0
Coventry4
Avg goals for
Aston Villa0
Coventry2
Avg goals against
Aston Villa0
Coventry0
Clean sheets
Aston Villa0
Best odds for this sectionCoventry Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 68% vs implied 53% · edge +15 pts
1.9
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Coventry to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
3
Check odds @ 3
Aston Villa Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 42%
1.9
Check odds @ 1.9
Aston Villa to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
2.25
Check odds @ 2.25
Season data supports Coventry Draw No Bet when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.

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