Bristol City vs Coventry City Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
Matchday 36 in the EFL Championship sees Bristol City take on Coventry City at Ashton Gate Stadium. Bristol are in tenth place in the league standings, while Coventry leads at the top with a five-point cushion. Read on for our match prediction.
Bristol City are weighed down by disappointment. The home team failed to assert their dominance against third-tier side Port Vale in the fourth round of the FA Cup. They suffered a 1-0 defeat in extra time.
Their goal heading into this clash is clear: a return to winning ways. However, their league form has been uninspiring, with just one win in their last four games.
Last time out, the Robins succumbed to a 2-1 home defeat against Watford. That marked their second defeat in two league games.
February proved to be a fruitful month for Coventry City. The visitors were one of only two teams, alongside Southampton, to remain unbeaten during this period. On their part, this cemented their spot at the top of the standings.
A narrow 2-1 home victory against Stoke City extended their winning streak to four matches. More importantly, the West Midlands outfit are unbeaten in five league games.
One foreign territory, the Sky Blues, has turned over a new leaf with two consecutive wins. Before this, they were on an eight-match winless run, including a four-match losing streak.
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Bristol City v Coventry City Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.45 | 3.55 | 2.05 |
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3.6 | 3.58 | 1.96 |
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3.46 | 3.56 | 2.01 |
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3.5 | 3.6 | 1.96 |
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3.4 | 3.6 | 2.04 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bristol City and Coventry City?
Our prediction for the Bristol City vs Coventry City match is: Coventry City wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 07/03/2026 between Bristol City and Coventry City in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.07% for a win of Bristol City against Coventry City with odds of 3.61 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bristol City vs Coventry City is 15.78% with odds of 3.75 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 47.15% chance ⭐ for a win of Coventry City vs Bristol City with odds of 2.05 at Stake.
Bristol City - Coventry City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Bristol City Coventry City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry City wins | 47.15% | 2.05 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57.53% | 1.98 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 55% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Coventry City | 21.75% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Bristol City vs Coventry City Form
Bristol City and Coventry City's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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95 | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 |
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12
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62 | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 0 |
Bristol City and Coventry City Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Mar 2026 - FA Cup
27 Feb 2026 - Championship
24 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
17 Feb 2026 - Championship
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Feb 2026 - Championship
17 Feb 2026 - Championship
30 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Mar 2026 - FA Cup
24 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2026 - Championship
25 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
16 Feb 2026 - Championship
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2026 - Championship
16 Feb 2026 - Championship
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
26 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
Bristol City vs Coventry City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
50 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
24 Aug 2024 - Championship
13 Aug 2024 - Carabao Cup
30 Jan 2024 - Championship
1 Jan 2023 - Championship
Bristol City against Coventry City Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Lumley
DefenderS. Naylor
M. Thelwell
MidfielderM. Bird
G. Earthy
S. Twine
S. Morsy
ForwardD. Burgzorg
S. Bell
B. Wilson
DefenderJ. Bidwell
L. Kitching
K. Hayden
MidfielderJ. Markelo
R. Esse
F. Onyeka
E. Simms
B. Thomas-Asante
Missing players
L. McNally
R. Atkinson
MidfielderJ. Williams
O. Dovin
Most goals and assists
Bristol City
Coventry City
S. Twine
(11 Goals)
H. Wright
(17 Goals)
R. McCrorie
(6 Assists)
M. Van Ewijk
(10 Assists)
Bristol City - Coventry City Key Points
- Bristol City have lost two of their last three league games.
- Coventry City have won their last four league games.
- Bristol City's previous match against Coventry City ended in a 1-0 away defeat.
- Coventry City have avoided defeat in their last five matches against Bristol City.
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Our Bristol City vs Coventry City Prediction
Bristol have had a difficult time against Coventry. Their last win in this fixture was in October 2023. Since then, they have gone five matches without a win. Home advantage is unlikely to see them avoid defeat as they are winless in three league games.
Coventry are well-positioned to complete a league double over their opponents for the first time since February 2022. Their form has been impressive, and despite their struggles on the road in this fixture, going three league games without a win, they should be able to win. Our Bristol City vs Coventry City prediction: Coventry City wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Bristol City Coventry City
| Bristol City vs Coventry City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City wins | 3.5 | 3.61 | +3.1% |
| Draw | 3.52 | 3.75 | +6.5% |
| Coventry City wins | 2.01 | 2.05 | +2.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Coventry City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 2.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 49.8% and is now 48.8% (-1.0%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
