England · Premier League · Matchweek 119:00
ArsenalWLWWW

3 – 0

Friday, 21 August 2026

CoventryWWLLL

Emirates Stadium · Referee Thomas Bramall, England · Analysis updated 16:57 UTC

Arsenal vs Coventry Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.00 expected goals for Arsenal and 0.79 for Coventry, a combined total of 2.79. That distribution gives Arsenal the largest share of the 1X2 market at 66%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 53% for over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 66% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Arsenal win

65.8% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.00 – 0.79

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Arsenal home form

    15 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Coventry away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Arsenal to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 66%, against 66% / 20% / 14% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.00 goals for Arsenal and 0.79 for Coventry, a combined 2.79 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Arsenal win66%
Draw20%
Coventry win14%

Double chance 1X

86%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

34%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals77%
Over 2.5 goals53%
Over 3.5 goals31%
Both teams to score47%

Correct score

  • 2–012.3%
  • 1–012.3%
  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–19.7%
  • 3–08.2%

Recent form

Arsenal

  • 2026-10-13T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Lille · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Leeds · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Brighton · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Ipswich · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland · 2-0 (W)

Coventry

  • 2026-10-12T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Newcastle · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Nottingham Forest · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Aston Villa · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Brighton · 0-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Manchester City · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-08-21T19:00:00.000Z · Arsenal 3-0 Coventry (Premier League)
  • 2014-01-24T19:45:00.000Z · Arsenal 4-0 Coventry (FA Cup)
  • 2012-09-26T18:45:00.000Z · Arsenal 6-1 Coventry (League Cup)

Premier League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Manchester City66001118
2Arsenal6501515
3Brighton64111313
4Brentford6240610
5Everton6240310
6Chelsea6312210
7Leeds623139
8Hull City623129
9Liverpool623109
10Ipswich6303-39
11Newcastle6222-38
12Crystal Palace6213-37
13Manchester United613206
14Coventry6204-66
15Nottingham Forest6123-35
16Aston Villa6123-55
17Sunderland6114-64
18Bournemouth6033-63
19Tottenham6033-63
20Fulham6024-42

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Arsenal win, at 65.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 47% and over 2.5 goals at 53%.

A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.