An interesting fixture is on the cards as Bristol City and Coventry go toe-to-toe with each other in the third round of the Championship on Saturday, August 24.
This will be their second meeting this month after they already played each other in the EFL Cup, but will we see the same outcome? Read our Bristol City vs Coventry prediction to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our favourite Championship predictions.
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Bristol City vs Coventry predictions: Another draw on the cards?
Key stats
- Both teams have lost once in the three games they've played so far this season, so they are in similar forms.
- We saw both teams score in two of the last three games played by Bristol City.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in seven of the last 10 meetings between Bristol City and Coventry.
Correct score prediction: Bristol City 1-1 Coventry
Bristol City and Coventry drew three times in their last five meetings and twice we saw both teams score, so a 1-1 draw sounds like a reasonable outcome here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bristol City are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.80%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.70%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Bristol City vs Coventry odds that the bookies expect a close match, with Bristol City being the slight favourites and expected winners by a thin margin.
Given their loss to Coventry at home in the EFL Cup less than a couple of weeks ago, these odds are hardly surprising and we also expect a very close and exciting duel.
Meanwhile, if you liked our predictions for this game, take a look at our top betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: A tied matchup lately
With three draws and one win for each time in the last five duels between Bristol City and Coventry, these two teams have been as close as they can be in recent years. Furthermore, the situation is pretty much the same if we look at their overall H2H record: 17-19-16.
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Bristol City preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
After a great preseason and a good start of the Championship season with four points from the first two rounds, Bristol City fans are rightfully hoping for a good result against Coventry City. That being said, Bristol City's only loss so far came at the hands of the Sky Blues, in the first round of the EFL Cup, at home.
The Robins will have to manage without Yu Hirakawa, Ross McCrorie, and Rob Atkinson in the next game as they deal with their injuries.
Predicted lineup: O'Leary (GK), Pring, Dickie, Vyner, Tanner, Knight, Williams, Mehmeti, Bird, Sykes & Armstrong
England Championship 12/05/25
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Sheff Utd
3
Bristol City
0
England Championship 08/05/25
L
Sheff Utd
3
Bristol City
0
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Preston
2
Bristol City
2
England Championship 28/04/25
L
Leeds
4
Bristol City
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Luton
3
Bristol City
1
Coventry preview: Hoping for a repeat of the EFL Cup duel
As we mentioned already, Coventry have beaten Bristol City already this season in the EFL Cup, which should give them confidence heading into their Championship duel this Saturday. When it comes to the league, the Sky Blues have started the new season with a win over Oxford United and a loss to Stoke.
Meanwhile, Ben Sheaf and Raphael Rodrigues are both sidelined for Coventry with leg injuries.
Predicted lineup: Dovin (GK), Bidwell, Binks, Thomas, van Ewijk, Torp, Allen, Rudoni, Mason-Clark, Sakamoto & Simms.
England Championship 13/05/25
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Sunderland
0
Coventry
1
England Championship 09/05/25
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Sunderland
2
Coventry
1
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Middlesbrough
0
Coventry
2
England Championship 26/04/25
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Luton
1
Coventry
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Plymouth
3
Coventry
1
Player to watch: Haji Wright
After netting 16 goals in the Championship last season, Wright continued his good form by scoring two goals in the first two games of the new season, so we look forward to seeing him in action against Bristol City.
