Coventry vs Fulham Predictions

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Premier LeaguePremier League · England
high confidence
Coventry

Coventry

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Fulham

Fulham

🗓️ Saturday, 24 Oct 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)📍 Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry

Win Probability (1X2)

Coventry 31%Draw 33%Fulham 36%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.4(+12% edge)

Recommended Bets: Coventry vs Fulham

Match Result: Draw
@ 3.57/10

Coventry vs Fulham: Match Preview

Coventry come into this fixture off the back of consecutive wins, including a 4-1 home victory over Newcastle, but their overall record (2W, 0D, 4L) and -6 goal difference reflect a side still finding its feet at this level. Fulham, bottom of the Premier League with just two points from six matches, have yet to win but have managed draws against Liverpool and Manchester United, showing some defensive resilience despite their position.

From a statistical perspective, both teams are conceding close to two goals per game (Coventry 1.83, Fulham 1.67), while neither attack is prolific—Coventry average just 0.83 goals per match, Fulham 1.00. Fulham's away record (1 goal scored, 3 conceded in three games) and Coventry's home split (4 for, 7 against in three) suggest neither side has a reliable edge. Both sides have seen 50% of their matches go over 2.5 goals, but recent form points to volatility rather than a consistent goal trend. Set piece and discipline metrics are middling: Coventry average 3.2 corners and 1.2 yellows per game in their last five, Fulham 5.4 corners and 1.8 yellows.

The model expects a balanced contest, with the most probable outcome a 1-1 draw. Both teams' scoring and conceding rates cluster around the league average for the bottom third, and each has failed to score in at least one of their last five. With neither side able to control games—Coventry average just 33% possession, Fulham 52%—this match is likely to be decided by isolated moments rather than sustained pressure.

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Coventry1.30

Expected goals · model says 1.30

Fulham1.40

Expected goals · model says 1.40

Win Probability
Coventry 35% Draw 26% Fulham 39%

Over 2.5 Goals

51%

BTTS: Yes

55%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 0-1 · 1-0

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Coventry vs Fulham Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
31%
33%
36%
Coventry 31%Draw 33%Fulham 36%
Both Teams to Score
57%
43%
Yes 57%No 43%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
54%
46%
Over 2.5 54%Under 2.5 46%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
46%
54%
Over 9.5 46%Under 9.5 54%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Coventry vs Fulham that most previews miss.

  • 1Coventry's matches have produced only one clean sheet in their last five, while Fulham have also managed just one in that span.
  • 2Fulham's away games this season have yielded only four total goals across three matches (1.33 per game), far below the league average.
  • 3Both teams have seen exactly 50% of their league matches go over 2.5 goals, indicating no strong skew to high or low scoring.

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The Case For This Coventry vs Fulham Prediction

Statistically, this fixture projects as a low-to-mid scoring, closely matched contest between two sides struggling for consistency. Coventry have won two of six and Fulham are winless, but neither side's attack or defence stands out enough to make a clear favourite. The most likely outcome is a competitive draw, with both teams' scoring and conceding rates hovering around league average for the bottom half.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Coventry average 0.83 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game this season; Fulham average 1.00 scored and 1.67 conceded.
  • →Both teams have kept just one clean sheet in their last five matches.

Match Context

  • →Fulham have failed to win in six league games, but have drawn two of their last three.

🚩 Coventry vs Fulham Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.3expected total corners
Over 46%
Under 54%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4 corners for Coventry and 5.3 for Fulham, for an expected total of 9.3. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (54%). Over 8.5: 59% · Over 10.5: 33%.

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How Coventry and Fulham Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Coventry vs Fulham Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

CoventryCoventrylast 5 matches
Jack RudoniXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Ellis Simmssub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Stephen Mfunisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Sidiki CherifXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. DasilvaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Victor Torpsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

FulhamFulhamlast 5 matches
Cesar Palacios Perezsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. SessegnonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Rodrigo Munizsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Oscar BobbXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. KingXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Coventry have found some momentum with back-to-back wins, including a convincing 4-1 result against Newcastle, but their overall record (2W, 4L) and negative goal difference highlight ongoing defensive issues. Fulham remain winless after six matches, but have shown some resilience with draws against Liverpool and Manchester United, despite a lack of cutting edge in attack.

Coventry vs Fulham — Last 6 Matches

CoventryCoventryLast 6 results
W4-1
W1-0
L0-5
L0-1
L0-1
L0-3
Wvs Newcastle4-1
W@ Nottingham Forest1-0
Lvs Brighton0-5
L@ Manchester City0-1
Lvs Hull City0-1
L@ Arsenal0-3

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
FulhamFulhamLast 6 results
L1-2
D1-1
D0-0
L2-3
L0-1
L2-3
L@ Ipswich1-2
Dvs Manchester United1-1
D@ Liverpool0-0
Lvs Crystal Palace2-3
L@ Sunderland0-1
Lvs Chelsea2-3

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +High-volume attack — 14 shots/game

What History Says: Coventry vs Fulham

Coventry have won both recent head-to-head meetings with Fulham, each time scoring four goals, but those results came in the 2021/22 Championship season. Given the time elapsed and changes in both squads, these matches provide only limited insight into the likely outcome here.

Coventry vs Fulham Head-to-Head History

Last 2 meetings between these sides

2

Coventry wins

0

Draws

0

Fulham wins

100%0% draws0%
10 Apr 22Fulham vs Coventry1-3
2 Oct 21Coventry vs Fulham4-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Coventry vs Fulham

The draw is the standout value, with the model's 33% probability exceeding the 29.4% implied by odds of 3.4. Other markets, such as BTTS and under 2.5 goals, are priced efficiently by the bookmakers, offering little in the way of positive expected value.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Coventry Win2.9031.0%-3.5%
Drawvalue3.4033.0%+3.6%
Fulham Win2.3036.0%-7.5%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.7354.0%-3.8%
Under 2.52.1046.0%-1.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.6257.0%-4.7%
No2.2043.0%-2.5%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.40EV +0.122

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Things to Watch: Coventry vs Fulham

  • ⚠️Both teams' recent results include outlier scorelines (Coventry's 4-1 win, Fulham's 0-0 at Liverpool) that may not reflect their true level.
  • ⚠️Sample size is still small (6 league games each), so underlying rates could shift quickly.
  • ⚠️No major injuries reported, but lineups are not confirmed.

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Final Verdict

Coventry 1–1 Fulham

A 1-1 draw is the statistical baseline, with both teams' season scoring and conceding rates pointing to a low-margin contest. The strongest data point is the near-identical defensive records (Coventry 1.83 conceded/game, Fulham 1.67), while the main risk is recent volatility—Coventry's 4-1 win and Fulham's ability to draw at Liverpool suggest either side could exceed their average output if the game opens up.

Coventry vs Fulham: Common Questions

Who will win Coventry vs Fulham?

The model rates Fulham as slight favourites (36% win probability) over Coventry (31%), with the draw the single likeliest outcome at 33%. Both teams have struggled for wins this season and their underlying numbers are closely matched.

Will both teams score in Coventry vs Fulham?

There is a 57% probability that both teams will score, based on each side's recent defensive record (just one clean sheet in their last five) and average goals conceded per game (Coventry 1.83, Fulham 1.67).

Is Coventry vs Fulham likely to go over or under 2.5 goals?

The model gives a slight edge to over 2.5 goals (54%), but both teams have seen exactly half their league matches finish over this line. The most probable scoreline is 1-1, indicating a moderate goal environment.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Coventry vs Fulham: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 17 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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