Coventry v Sunderland prediction
Team pages: Coventry · Sunderland · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Coventry v Sunderland, Premier League on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Coventry host Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).
Form and the table
Nine of Coventry’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Coventry’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Coventry have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.71. Coventry have scored six goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Coventry have conceded 14 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Six of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Sunderland have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 1.86. Sunderland have scored six goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sunderland have conceded 14 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Coventry (17th) and Sunderland (20th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Coventry the stronger side, 17 rating points above Sunderland (Coventry 1494, Sunderland 1476, after at least seven rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 13 May 2025, finished Sunderland 1–1 Coventry.
Team news
Predicted Coventry XI (4-2-3-1): C. Rushworth, B. Thomas, E. Pinnock, J. Dasilva, M. van Ewijk, M. Grimes, C. Yirenkyi, F. Onyeka, J. Rudoni, B. Thomas-Asante, T. Awoniyi — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, V. Torp (3.8 per match over six appearances, two goals and one assist) and B. Thomas-Asante (3.7 per match over eight appearances, two assists) have been Coventry’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Coventry (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), B. Thomas-Asante averages 1.6 shots per 90 over 512 minutes, with a shot in four of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Sunderland XI (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, N. Mukiele, Reinildo, D. Ballard, K. Danso, G. Xhaka, E. Le Fée, N. Sadiki, N. Angulo, T. Hume, B. Brobbey — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jules Ahoka (4.5 per match over three appearances, one goal) and Enzo Le Fée (4.2 per match over nine appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Sunderland’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sunderland (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jules Ahoka averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 385 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last five appearances. Enzo Le Fée averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 732 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · Coventry Building Society Arena
- Head-to-head (last 6): Coventry 2 · draws 3 · Sunderland 1 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Coventry 2W 0D 3L · Sunderland 2W 0D 3L
Coventry v Sunderland (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Coventry for / against | Line | Sunderland for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.63 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.25 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.88 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.13 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.75 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.13 for · 14.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
Coventry
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi n 8 | 60.6 | 3.3 | 1.5 | — |
| E. Mason-Clark n 8 | 44.4 | 2.3 | 1.5 | — |
| A. Amenda n 8 | 65.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| F. Onyeka n 8 | 51.3 | 2 | 2.4 | — |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 46.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Awoniyi n 8 | 47.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| V. Torp n 8 | 45.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| S. Cherif n 8 | 44 | 2 | 0.8 |
| J. Rudoni n 8 | 66.6 | 1.7 | 1 |
| B. Thomas-Asante n 8 | 52 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Torp n 8 | 45.1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| J. Rudoni n 8 | 66.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| B. Thomas-Asante n 8 | 52 | 0 | 0.4 |
| T. Awoniyi n 8 | 47.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 46.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Torp n 8 | 45.1 | 2.7 |
| S. Mfuni n 8 | 77.6 | 2.6 |
| Liam Kitching n 8 | 82.1 | 2.5 |
| M. Grimes n 8 | 88.4 | 2 |
| Y. Gboho n 8 | 67.6 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Bentley n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| C. Rushworth n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Sunderland
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Isidor n 8 | 44.1 | 2.3 | 1.8 | — |
| Dan Ballard n 8 | 75.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 | — |
| Jules Ahoka n 7 | 69 | 1.9 | 1.5 | — |
| B. Brobbey n 8 | 66.3 | 1.9 | 2 | — |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. T. Bi n 3 | 46 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| W. Isidor n 8 | 44.1 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 81.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| Jules Ahoka n 7 | 69 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| M. Fofana n 8 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Methalie n 8 | 59.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| C. Talbi n 8 | 41.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| B. Brobbey n 8 | 66.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| E. Le Fée n 8 | 81.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jules Ahoka n 7 | 69 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Hume n 8 | 76.3 | 3.1 |
| C. Rigg n 8 | 35.9 | 2.8 |
| Jules Ahoka n 7 | 69 | 2.6 |
| J. T. Bi n 3 | 46 | 2.6 |
| N. Mukiele n 8 | 82.6 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Ellborg n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
| R. Roefs n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Coventry v Sunderland — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-05-13 Sunderland 1–1 Coventry
- 2025-05-09 Coventry 1–2 Sunderland
- 2025-03-15 Coventry 3–0 Sunderland
- 2024-11-09 Sunderland 2–2 Coventry
- 2023-12-23 Sunderland 0–3 Coventry
- 2023-08-26 Coventry 0–0 Sunderland
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Coventry and Sunderland?
- In their last 6 meetings, Coventry won 2, Sunderland won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Coventry and Sunderland?
- Recent form — Coventry 2W 0D 3L; Sunderland 2W 0D 3L.
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