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Saturday, 05 September 2026 at 15:00

Manchester City

Team Performance 7 out of 10
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Coventry City

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Manchester City vs Coventry City Prediction & Stats | Premier League | 05/09

The encounter between Manchester City and Coventry City is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.

This Premier League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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Manchester City Preview

Manchester City has completed 2 fixtures in the Premier League, securing 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 3 points per game. In the Premier League, the team has scored 6 goals (3 per game) and conceded 2 (1 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Manchester City has played 63 matches, scoring 135 goals (2.14 per match) and conceding 59 (0.94 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Manchester City

Goals Scored: 135
Goals Conceded: 59
Average Goals Scored: 2.14
Average Goals Conceded: 0.94
Wins: 42
Goal Difference: 76
Date Game Result
28/08
Crystal Palace
1 - 4
Manchester City
W
23/08
Manchester City
2 - 1
Bournemouth
W
16/08
Arsenal
3 - 0
Manchester City
L
24/05
Manchester City
1 - 2
Aston Villa
L
19/05
Bournemouth
1 - 1
Manchester City
D

Manchester City to win the match: 1/5

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Coventry City Preview

Across 2 Premier League matches, Coventry City has posted 0 victories, 0 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 0 points per fixture. In those games they scored 0 (0 per match) and conceded 4 (2 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Coventry City has earned 30 wins from 52 matches across all competitions, scoring 103 goals (1.98 per match) and conceding 54 (1.04 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Coventry City

Goals Scored: 103
Goals Conceded: 54
Average Goals Scored: 1.98
Average Goals Conceded: 1.04
Wins: 30
Goal Difference: 49
Date Game Result
29/08
Coventry City
0 - 1
Hull City
L
25/08
Plymouth Argyle
2 - 4
Coventry City
W
21/08
Arsenal
3 - 0
Coventry City
L
02/05
Watford
0 - 4
Coventry City
W
26/04
Coventry City
3 - 1
Wrexham
W

Coventry City to win the match: 12/1

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Statistical Insights for Manchester City vs Coventry City

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Manchester City vs Coventry City fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Manchester City

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 Games PPG
Overall W W L L D 1.4
Home W L W W W 2.4
Away W L D W D 1.6

Coventry City

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 Games PPG
Overall L W L W W 1.8
Home L W W D W 2
Away W L W D D 1.6
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Home Win
1/8
87.72%
Draw
15/2
11.76%
Away Win
12/1
7.69%
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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Manchester City

8

last 5 matches

Coventry City

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Coventry City scored +38% more goals than Manchester City in the last 5 matches.

Manchester City and Coventry City goals scored count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
4
Bournemouth Bournemouth
2
Arsenal Arsenal
0
Aston Villa Aston Villa
1
Bournemouth Bournemouth
1
0
Hull City Hull City
4
Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle
0
Arsenal Arsenal
4
Watford Watford
3
Wrexham Wrexham
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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Manchester City

8

last 5 matches

Coventry City

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Manchester City conceded +14% more goals than Coventry City in the last 5 matches.

Manchester City and Coventry City goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
1
Bournemouth Bournemouth
1
Arsenal Arsenal
3
Aston Villa Aston Villa
2
Bournemouth Bournemouth
1
1
Hull City Hull City
2
Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle
3
Arsenal Arsenal
0
Watford Watford
1
Wrexham Wrexham
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Key metrics

Corners

Manchester City

31

last 5 matches

Coventry City

22

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Manchester City received +41% more corners than Coventry City in the last 5 matches.

Manchester City and Coventry City corners count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
6
Bournemouth Bournemouth
8
Arsenal Arsenal
2
Aston Villa Aston Villa
9
Bournemouth Bournemouth
6
6
Hull City Hull City
3
Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle
2
Arsenal Arsenal
6
Watford Watford
5
Wrexham Wrexham
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Key metrics

Cards

Manchester City

8

last 5 matches

Coventry City

7

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Manchester City received +14% more cards than Coventry City in the last 5 matches.

Manchester City and Coventry City cards count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
2
Bournemouth Bournemouth
1
Arsenal Arsenal
2
Aston Villa Aston Villa
1
Bournemouth Bournemouth
2
1
Hull City Hull City
2
Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle
1
Arsenal Arsenal
1
Watford Watford
2
Wrexham Wrexham

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.

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