Coventry City vs Sunderland: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 31/10

Coventry City and Sunderland meet again. The clash, valid for the Premier League 2026/27, takes place this 31/10 (Saturday), at Ricoh Arena, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Coventry City have won 2 time(s). Sunderland have won 2. Sunderland are the favourites with a 38.76% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Coventry City vs Sunderland.

Overview Coventry City vs Sunderland

Sunderland are favourites, with a 38.76% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Sunderland A.F.C. win are at 2.58 and a draw at 7.

In the Premier League, Coventry City have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 6 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 15 conceded, having Jack Rudoni as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Sunderland have 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 14 conceded, and Brian Brobbey as top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Coventry City and Sunderland

In 12 clashes, Coventry City have the advantage over Sunderland: 5 win(s) against 1 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 13/05/2025, in the EFL Championship. draw won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Coventry City vs Sunderland, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Coventry City: current form

Coventry City are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the English Premier League 2026/27:

• 2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 6 defeat(s)
• Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
• 6 goals scored (0.75 per match)
• Top scorer: Jack Rudoni (2 goal(s))

Sunderland: current form

For the visitors, Sunderland have played 8 match(es) in the Prem.

See their performance:

• 1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)
• Performance: 0.63 point(s) per match
• 6 goals scored (0.75 per match)
• Top scorer: Brian Brobbey (3 goal(s))

Coventry City vs Sunderland key players

In the Premier League, Jack Rudoni carries Coventry City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Brandon Thomas-Asante, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Haji Wright has 17 goal(s).

On the other side, Brian Brobbey is the name that frightens the most for SAFC with 3 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, Mouhamadou Diarra leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Brian Brobbey has accumulated 7 goal(s).

Coventry City vs Sunderland statistics in the Premier League

Coventry City have an average of 8.63 corners and 1.25 cards per match. Sunderland have 8.5 corners and 2.13 cards. Check the numbers for Coventry City vs Sunderland below.

Coventry City

Home

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Sunderland

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 0.75
  PPG
  0.63
• 25%
  Wins
  13%
• 25%
  First to Score
  13%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 0.75
  Scored/game
  0.75
• 1.88
  Conceded/game
  1.75
• 1.19
  xG
  1.37
• 1.78
  xGA
  1.51

Trends

• 25%
  Both Score
  38%
• 13%
  Clean Sheet
  25%
• 63%
  Failed to Score
  50%

Correct score prediction for Coventry City vs Sunderland

Sunderland are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Coventry City 0-1 Sunderland. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Coventry City vs Sunderland

Check out where to watch the live match between Sunderland and Coventry City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Coventry City and Sunderland

The line-ups for Coventry City vs Sunderland in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Coventry City Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Sunderland A.F.C. line-up

The Sunderland starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Coventry City vs Sunderland

Match: Coventry City vs Sunderland

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 31/10/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Ricoh Arena

Broadcast: none scheduled

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