Carabao Cup • Round 3

Coventry City vs Aston Villa Prediction

Home

1 - 3

Aston Villa

Away

Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry Wed 16 Sep, 2026

Prediction incorrect

Match Recap

Abraham Brace Sends Aston Villa Past Coventry in Cup

Aston Villa won 1-3 away at Coventry City in the Carabao Cup Round 3, with T. Abraham scoring twice to secure the victory.

Read the full recap

Match Events

7' Aston Villa T. Abraham (G. Hemmings)

12' A. Amenda → E. Pinnock Coventry City

23' S. Mfuni Coventry City

26' Aston Villa R. Barkley

27' V. Torp Coventry City

40' Aston Villa R. Barkley (I. Mbaye)

43' Aston Villa A. Wan-Bissaka

46' C. Yirenkyi Coventry City

46' Aston Villa M. Bizot → Z. Suzuki

57' T. Sakamoto → L. Tchaouna Coventry City

58' S. Cherif → E. Simms Coventry City

59' Aston Villa T. Abraham (R. Barkley)

64' Aston Villa I. Mbaye → E. Buendía

64' Aston Villa J. McGinn → J. Manzambi

69' Aston Villa T. Abraham → N. Jackson

73' S. Mfuni → J. Bidwell Coventry City

73' C. Yirenkyi → F. Onyeka Coventry City

79' Aston Villa G. Hemmings → Alysson

87' F. Onyeka Coventry City

90' Aston Villa E. Buendía

Match Statistics

Coventry City Aston Villa

43% Possession 57%

15 Total Shots 18

5 Shots on Target 9

6 Shots off Target 3

5 Shots Inside Box 14

10 Shots Outside Box 4

0 Big Chances 4

2 Corner Kicks 8

17 Fouls 12

2 Offsides 2

3 Yellow Cards 3

385 Passes 512

317 Accurate Passes 448

82.3% Pass Accuracy 87.5%

19 Tackles 15

10 Interceptions 12

Shot Map

Coventry City

Aston Villa

Goal Saved Blocked Missed • Circle size = xG

Highlights

Full Match Highlights

Coventry 1 - 3 Aston Villa — Full Highlights

Lineups Confirmed

Coventry City

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

25D. Bentley 22J. Latibeaudiere 4B. Thomas 24A. Amenda 7T. Sakamoto 8C. Yirenkyi 29V. Torp 12S. Mfuni 10Y. Gboho 38G. Hamer 49S. Cherif

Substitutes

13B. Wilson 2E. Pinnock 40J. Bidwell 10M. Ephron 18L. Tchaouna 16F. Onyeka 6M. Grimes 23B. Thomas-Asante 9E. Simms

Aston Villa

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

40M. Bizot 29A. Wan-Bissaka 4T. Harwood-Bellis 5T. Mings 13M. Ruggeri 26L. Bogarde 6R. Barkley 7J. McGinn 53G. Hemmings 19I. Mbaye 18T. Abraham

Substitutes

1Z. Suzuki 2M. Cash 3V. Lindelöf 8B. Kamara 10E. Buendía 44J. Manzambi 47Alysson 17A. Garnacho 11N. Jackson

This prediction is generated from recent form, head-to-head history, home advantage, and attacking and defensive strength. It is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

Match Prediction Prediction: BTTS Yes - 68.8%

Coventry City Win39.8%

Draw24.4%

Aston Villa Win35.8%

BTTS: Yes68.8%

Over 2.568.1%

The model leans toward BTTS Yes at 68.8%. Coventry City have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Aston Villa have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. The numbers also lean toward over 2.5 goals.

Predicted Score2 - 1

Prediction AnalysisPremium

Full AI prediction analysis is available for premium members.

Upgrade

Head to Head Last 5 • See 10 →

Coventry City Wins

Draws

Aston Villa Wins

5 meetings • Goals: 6 - 9

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
16 Sep 2026	L	1 - 3	W	Carabao Cup
05 May 2001	L	2 - 3	W	Carabao Cup
25 Nov 2000	D	1 - 1	D	Carabao Cup
11 Mar 2000	L	0 - 1	W	Carabao Cup
22 Nov 1999	W	2 - 1	L	Carabao Cup

Injuries and Suspensions Premium

Injury and suspension data is available to premium members.

Upgrade

Bet on this match

All predictions and scorelines on this website are generated using statistical algorithms and historical data analysis. They are intended as analytical insights only and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Nothing on this website constitutes betting advice. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.