Sunderland 1-1 Coventry – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Coventry at 40%, yet in-form Sunderland provide a compelling counter-argument — this Sunderland vs Coventry fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Stadium of Light plays host to Sunderland versus Coventry in Championship, Regular Season - 1. Kick-off: Sunday 31 July 2022 at 12:00 UTC.
Current Form
Sunderland's overall Championship record this term: 7W 3D 0L from 10 games (2.40 PPG). Last five: D W W D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 0.60 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.60 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Sunderland haven't played a Championship game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Sunderland's home record at Stadium of Light: 7W 2D 1L from 10 Championship appearances (2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Coventry have collected 1.00 PPG across 10 Championship outings this season: 2W 4D 4L. Last five: W L D L D. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Coventry haven't played a Championship game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Coventry's away record: 4W 3D 3L from 10 road trips in Championship this season (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.50 exceeds their overall 1.00 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Form favours the hosts. Sunderland's 2.40 PPG return is 1.40 points per game ahead of Coventry's 1.00 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Sunderland have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Coventry in 70%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
Trading
Sunderland half-time and goal-timing data (46 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games).
Coventry half-time and goal-timing data (46 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sunderland 52% versus Coventry 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sunderland 54% | Coventry 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sunderland 1.10 xG and Coventry 1.27 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sunderland attack 0.850 / defence 1.150 | Coventry attack 1.125 / defence 0.996. League average goals — home 1.297 / away 0.984. Data: 0 Sunderland games / 46 Coventry games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Sunderland 32% | Draw 28% | Coventry 40%. Fair-value odds: Sunderland 3.12 | Draw 3.57 | Coventry 2.50. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.37. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.37 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Coventry at 40% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Sunderland (2.40 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Coventry if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.37 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 42% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 2.9 goals per game points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 48% on No. This conflicts with form data: Sunderland 60% | Coventry 70% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (0 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sunderland vs Coventry | Competition: Championship, Regular Season - 1 | Venue: Stadium of Light • Kick-off: Sunday 31 Jul 2022, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sunderland 32% | Draw 28% | Coventry 40% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% | BTTS 48% | xG Sunderland 1.10 / Coventry 1.27 • Poisson strength factors: Sunderland attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | Coventry attack 1.125 / def 0.996 | league avg home 1.297 / away 0.984 • Poisson stance: Coventry (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.10
Sunderland xG
Expected Goals
1.27
Coventry xG
48%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sunderland vs Coventry kick off?
Sunderland vs Coventry kicked off at 12:00 on Sunday 31 July 2022 at Stadium of Light.
What was the final score in Sunderland vs Coventry?
Sunderland 1 - 1 Coventry.
Where is Sunderland vs Coventry being played?
The match is being played at Stadium of Light.
What competition is Sunderland vs Coventry part of?
Sunderland vs Coventry is a Regular Season - 1 fixture in the Championship (England).
Who is favourite to win Sunderland vs Coventry?
Our statistical model gives Sunderland a 32% chance of winning, Coventry a 40% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Coventry the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Coventry?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Sunderland and Coventry will score (BTTS).
Will Sunderland vs Coventry have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Coventry?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Sunderland and Coventry in?
No current-season fixtures available — form shown from previous season data. Sunderland (all comps): 7W-3D-0L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 0.60 | L5 D-W-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Sunderland's attacking strength (0.85x league average) is weighed against Coventry's defensive record (1.00x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.10. Flip it around — Coventry's attack (1.12x) against Sunderland's defence (1.15x) — and the away total comes out at 1.27.
The sample (0/46 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.8%. Close behind: 0-0 (11.0%), 0-1 (10.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Coventry Win
32%
3.14
28%
3.61
40%
2.48
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.9%
Away win
1 – 0
10.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.10
Sunderland xG
Total xG
2.37
1.27
Coventry xG
3.14
32%
Home win
3.61
28%
Draw
2.48
40%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
28%
3.57
33%
3.00
Win to Nil
9%
11.21
13%
7.42
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.3 | 11.9 | 7.6 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 10.3 | 13.1 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sunderland vs Coventry?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Sunderland and Coventry expected to score?
The model projects 1.10 expected goals for Sunderland and 1.27 for Coventry, a combined total of 2.37.
How confident is the prediction model for Sunderland vs Coventry?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 46 outings, Sunderland have picked up 1.85 PPG on a 24W 13D 9L record — D-W-W-D-W across the most recent five. Sunderland haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Coventry's form line: 17W 13D 16L from 46 games, 1.39 PPG, last five W-L-D-L-D. Coventry haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
Put side by side, Sunderland are the form team by 0.46 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Coventry.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Sunderland have posted 2.22 PPG from 23 outings (16W 3D 4L).
On the road, Coventry have gone 7W 8D 8L from 23 away games — 1.26 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sunderland come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Sunderland are averaging 1.72 goals scored and 1.11 conceded per game recently; Coventry are on 1.30 scored and 1.28 conceded.
Defensively: Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in 39% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 46 Results — Championship
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sunderland
Pre-Season
Coventry
Pre-Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sunderland and Coventry in coming into this match?
Sunderland have gone 24W 13D 9L in their last 46 games (1.85 PPG), while Coventry have gone 17W 13D 16L in their last 46 (1.39 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sunderland at home or Coventry away?
Sunderland's home record (2.22 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sunderland at home: 2.22 PPG; Coventry away: 1.26 PPG.
Have Sunderland or Coventry been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in 39% of their recent games, Coventry in 22%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to July 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Championship. It has been a while since the last meeting — 13 May 2025, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Coventry won 0-3 on 23 Dec 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sunderland have gone 0W 3D 1L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Coventry — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Sunderland
4
Draws
3
Coventry
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Coventry?
From 8 meetings on record, Sunderland have won 1, Coventry have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Sunderland and Coventry last play each other?
They last met on 13 May 2025, when Sunderland 1-1 Coventry.
Who has won more matches between Sunderland and Coventry?
Coventry have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Sunderland are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 48% of the time.
Coventry are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sunderland 52%, Coventry 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Sunderland) and 44% (Coventry).
On the defensive side: Sunderland keep a clean sheet in 44% of their matches; Coventry in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sunderland home games / Coventry away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sunderland play Coventry?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 52% of Sunderland's recent matches and 56% of Coventry's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sunderland vs Coventry usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 52% of Sunderland's recent games and 44% of Coventry's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sunderland and Coventry tend to score early?
Sunderland have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Coventry in 78% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Sunderland and Coventry share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sunderland and Coventry finished level at 1-1 at Stadium of Light, Regular Season - 1, in the Championship. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sunderland 1.10 xG and Coventry 1.27 xG, a combined 2.37. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sunderland attack 0.85 / defence 1.15 against Coventry attack 1.12 / defence 1.00, drawn from 0/46 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Sunderland 32% | Draw 28% | Coventry 40%, with Coventry to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 42%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 69% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sunderland 54%, Coventry 48%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sunderland's trading profile (46 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 39% of the time, and conceded here.
Coventry's trading profile (46 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Sunderland arrived the stronger side — 1.85 PPG against 1.39. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Sunderland (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.13 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.