Bristol City vs Coventry City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Recent results between the two teams suggest a draw could be on the cards in this one. Bristol City and Coventry City have both shared a win apiece, with the three remaining games ending in a draw in the last five.

Coventry City won the earlier tie this season in the EFL Cup 1-0 at Ashton Gate, although they are chasing their first league win away at Bristol City since 2022. There have been less than 2.5 goals between the two teams in four of the last five meetings between the two sides.

For these reasons, we simply can’t separate these two teams. Neither side will give each other any options in the attacking areas, and defensively, when these two have met, there has been little to split them. We predict a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate.

Bristol City 1-1 Coventry City

The Championship is underway as we enter matchday three, and this round of fixtures promises to entertain fans with mouthwatering encounters. Bristol City and Coventry City meet for the second time this season, with both sides potentially looking to sneak into a top-six place.

Date: 24/08/2024

Location: Ashton Gate:

Kick-Off: 12:30 pm

Bristol City will now look to life away from Tommy Conway, following the Scotsman’s multi-million-pound move to Middlesbrough. Conway scored ten goals last season in 27 starts, with 1.4 shots per game. Bristol City have moved to seek replacements in the transfer market by securing the services of Scott Twine from Burnley with the money they received for Tommy Conway.

Bristol City began their campaign with a hard-fought draw away at Hull City, in which they were somewhat unfortunate not to see all three points. Second-half substitute Fally Mayulu looked to have secured the win for Bristol City with an 84th-minute goal; however, a minute into injury time, Joe Williams conceded a penalty whilst already on a yellow card, which allowed Oscar Estupinan to convert the penalty and rescue a point for Hull City.

The Robins were in an excellent showcase for the Championship in their last game. Bristol City raced into a two-goal lead at Ashton Gate thanks to goals from Anis Mehmeti and Sinclair Armstrong. Millwall restored a brilliant comeback thanks to Romain Esse's and Tom Bradshaw's goals. Duncan Watmore gave Millwall the lead, however, goals from Fally Mayulu and new summer signing Scott Twine secured the first win of the season for Bristol City.

Coventry City hopes to improve on their ninth-placed finish this season despite last season’s monumental success in the FA Cup. The Sky Blues had reached the semi-final but derailed any chances of a top-six finish. Mark Robins’ side began their league campaign with a 1-0 defeat away at Stoke City, then rectified proceedings with a 3-2 win at home to Oxford. Haji Wright was on hand to score a 96th-minute winner for Coventry City.

The game is available via Sky Sports +

Bristol City Team News

Mark Sykes received a yellow card against Millwall.

Predicted Eleven: O’Leary, Tanner, Vyner, Dickie, Pring, Williams, Knight, Sykes, Bird, Mehmeti, Armstrong

Coventry City Team News

Predicted Eleven: Dovin, van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Binks, Bidwell, Eccles, Rudoni, Wright, Sakamoto, Simms

Bristol City have been in great form ahead of this game, having won five of their previous eight games, only losing once. To provide context, their only defeat on record in those eight games was coincidentally the 1-0 loss to Coventry City. Bristol City have been the first to score in six of their last eight and have maintained their discipline in six of their previous eight, conceding less than 4.5 cards.

Last season, Bristol City recorded 11 wins at Ashton Gate, averaging 1.61 points per game at home last season. The Robins have won four of their previous five games at home, drawing once. Bristol City scored 1.35 goals per game at home last season.

Coventry City won the earlier tie this season in the EFL Cup 1-0 at Ashton Gate, although they are chasing their first league win away at Bristol City since 2022. There have been less than 2.5 goals between the two teams in four of the last five meetings between the two sides. Bristol City and Coventry City have both shared a win apiece, with the three remaining games ending in a draw in the last five.

Mark Robins’ side began their league campaign with a 1-0 defeat away at Stoke City, then rectified proceedings with a 3-2 win at home to Oxford. Haji Wright was on hand to score a 96th-minute winner for Coventry City.

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