Plymouth vs Coventry Prediction 25 August 2026
🔊 EFL Cup, Plymouth vs Coventry City. Coventry, as a Premier League side, enter the competition at this stage, while Plymouth had to get past Exeter just to get here. Can a third-tier side knock out a higher-profile opponent who have made a poor start to the Premier League season, or will Lampard's men progress without too much trouble?
Head-to-Head
The last official meeting between the sides took place on 21 April 2025 and ended 3-1. Here are the key stats from that match (Plymouth were the home side):
- Possession: 27% vs 73%;
- Corners: 3 vs 4;
- Fouls: 9 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊 Plymouth and Coventry City have met 19 times in official competition. Each side has won eight of those matches, with three ending in draws. Coventry have a slight edge in goals scored - 26 to Plymouth's 25. On average, the two sides have combined for 1.42 goals in the first half and 1.26 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2.68 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Plymouth - Coventry
Plymouth Team Overview
Plymouth got their new season off to a poor start in League One, losing to Stockport County (1-3) and drawing with Wycombe (1-1). To reach this stage and face Coventry, they had to come through the previous round against Exeter, where they progressed thanks to a red card on 87 minutes and two late goals.
Plymouth have lost just one of their last five home matches, but it's worth noting that none of those opponents were at Premier League level, and their form is really only reflected in that difficult start to the current season.
Match Results: Plymouth
Coventry Team Overview
Coventry began their historic return to the top flight with a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal. Before that, Lampard's side had a decent pre-season, beating Espanyol 3-1 and Monaco 2-0.
They didn't look great against the Gunners, but I think the pressure of coming back to the Premier League, playing at the Emirates, and facing the reigning champions on the opening weekend are all factors that go some way to explaining a difficult start. I expect Coventry to bounce back from that defeat and put in a good showing in the League Cup.
Match Results: Coventry
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average totals):
- home team - 1.32, away team - 1.37;
- combined in head-to-head matches - 2.68;
- both teams scored: all-time - 10 times; at the home team's ground - 6 times.
- Plymouth have scored at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings between these sides.
- Plymouth have scored in 32 of their last 33 matches.
- Plymouth have scored in 16 consecutive home matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 19;
- both teams scored - 10 times overall;
- at the home side's ground - 6 times.
- Plymouth have seen both teams score in 7 of their last 8 matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Coventry, stung by defeat in their opening Premier League match, travel to Plymouth looking to prove they belong in the top flight and advance to the next round. Lampard's side won the Championship trophy, had a strong pre-season, and their poor start to the campaign really only highlights some defensive vulnerabilities away from home. But the gap in quality and preparation between Coventry and Plymouth is significant, and there is no obvious reason why the Sky Blues should not progress. Our main prediction is a Coventry City win (Away Win). Predicted score: 1-2.
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