Coventry City 4–1 Newcastle United: Result, Report and Stats
Premier League · Tuesday 13 October 2026 · played · updated 2026-10-17
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Result: Coventry City 4 – 1 Newcastle United
- Before kick-off the prices, margin removed, gave Coventry City win 29%. The market had leaned to a Newcastle United win (44%); the result went against it.
- Asian handicap Coventry City +0.25: won for Coventry City backers.
- Goals line 2.75: 5 goals, so the over won and the under lost.
Every prediction on this page was published before kick-off and is left as it was. Moneyball's own model reading of this match, and how it compared with the result, is in the Match Centre.
Coventry City welcome Newcastle United to The Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry in Premier League action on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Coventry City have played 6 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.8 goals a game and winning 33% of them. At home they average 1.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate. Newcastle United have played 6 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 2.2 goals a game and winning 33% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 2.7 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On the bookmakers' prices, with their margin taken out, Newcastle United are narrow favourites at 44%, with the draw at 27% and Coventry City at 29%.
The odds
Decimal odds; the percentages are the chances the prices imply once the bookmaker's margin (10.2% on this market) is taken out. The main Asian handicap is Coventry City +0.25 at 2.04, Newcastle United at 1.86. The main goals line is 2.75: over 1.86, under 2.02, which gives over 52%.
Coventry City: form and key numbers
In style Coventry City are happy without the ball, play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 0.98 a match created, 1.79 conceded (goals minus xG: -0.9).
- Shots: 10.0 a match, 3.7 on target.
- Possession: 38.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 17% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 17% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.7 a match.
- Discipline: 0.8 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.68.
Newcastle United: form and key numbers
In style Newcastle United are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.24 a match created, 1.94 conceded (goals minus xG: +2.5).
- Shots: 11.7 a match, 4.0 on target.
- Possession: 52.0% on average.
- Clean sheets: 17% of matches (100% away).
- Both teams scored in 83% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.7 a match.
- Discipline: 2.2 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.73.
Coventry City vs Newcastle United: season averages side by side
| Coventry City | Per match | Newcastle United |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.24 |
| 1.79 | xG conceded | 1.94 |
| 0.83 | Goals | 1.67 |
| 10.0 | Shots | 11.7 |
| 3.7 | Shots on target | 4.0 |
| 1.2 | Big chances missed | 1.7 |
| 34.1 | Pressure share % | 47.2 |
| 9.7 | Tackles | 13.7 |
| 10.5 | Fouls | 11.8 |
| 0.8 | Yellow cards | 2.2 |
Season averages per match from Sportmonks, over 6 and 6 measured matches.
Coventry City vs Newcastle United: head-to-head stats and key numbers
- Coventry City have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 0 of the last 1 meetings in our data.
- Goals in those games: Coventry City 4, Newcastle United 1 - 5.0 a match.
- The most recent meeting finished Coventry City 4-1 Newcastle United (October 12th 2026).
Head to head
In their last 1 meetings Coventry City won 1, drew 0 and lost 0.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Coventry City | 4 – 1 | Newcastle United |
Players to watch
Coventry City
- Bobby Thomas CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 55 · Box defender, Blocks shots (top 2% of his position)
- Jay Dasilva LB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 52 · Dribbler, Hard to dribble past (top 5% of his position)
Newcastle United
- Amar Dedic RB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 57 · Hard to dribble past, Crosser (top 4% of his position)
- Lewis Hall LWB · Complete wing-back · Moneyball Score 53 · Duel winner, Dribbler (top 20% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Sven Botman
Sven Botman, 26 · Newcastle United · CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 67
Sven Botman, 26, plays as a centre-back for Newcastle United in the Premier League. Strongest for his role in aerial duels won and clearances. Weakest in tackles. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CB · Centre-back Natural, 67
- DM · Defensive midfielder Competent, 59
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial duels won | 4.50 / 90 | 97% |
| Clearances | 8.33 / 90 | 97% |
| Fouls committed | 0.33 / 90 | 94% |
| Duels won | 6.17 / 90 | 93% |
| Blocked shots | 1.33 / 90 | 91% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Box defender Centre-back
- ★★★★½ Inverted full-back Full-back
- ★★★½ Stopper Centre-back
Scout's notes: Dominant in the air, Box defender, Disciplined.
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Coventry City vs Newcastle United prediction
Newcastle United should have more of the ball, with Coventry City likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; both sides are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals - 1.54 for Coventry City and 1.51 for Newcastle United - with over 2.5 goals at 59% and both teams scoring at 62%. Newcastle United have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Coventry City 1-2 Newcastle United
The full model, every line of this match, in the Match Centre
Coventry City vs Newcastle United betting tips
- Tip 1: Newcastle United win or draw (double chance) 71% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 59% by the model, 3.06 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 62% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.0 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Under 10.5 corners 8.3 corners a match between them
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Moneyball's pick
The Dixon-Coles and xG model prices every line of this match: the win, draw and loss probabilities, fair odds and the expected value of each handicap and goals line. The full analysis of this match is part of Moneyball Premium.
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Coventry City vs Newcastle United: questions and answers
When is Coventry City vs Newcastle United?
Coventry City vs Newcastle United is on Tuesday 13 October 2026, in the Premier League.
Where is Coventry City vs Newcastle United played?
At The Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, Coventry City's home ground.
Who will win Coventry City vs Newcastle United?
Newcastle United are the favourites: Coventry City 29%, draw 27%, Newcastle United 44%. Our prediction is Coventry City 1-2 Newcastle United.
Who is the player to watch in Coventry City vs Newcastle United?
Sven Botman of Newcastle United: a box defender with a Moneyball Score of 67 against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Coventry City vs Newcastle United?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 59%.
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