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Watford vs Coventry: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 2 May, 2026 11:30
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
14
6
2
53
23
30
48
2
12
6
4
33
24
9
42
9
▲
9
6
7
30
24
6
33
10
▲
8
8
6
31
28
3
32
11
▼
8
7
7
36
31
5
31
1.06
xG
1.63
52%
Ball Possession
48%
14
Total Shots
14
5
Shots on Goal
5
10
Shots Off Goal
9
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
Last 6 Matches
Watford
VS
Coventry
2/6 (33%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.50
PPG
1.83
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
1.67
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
83%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.35
Avg xG
1.25
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Watford will take on Coventry as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 46 and will take place on 2026-05-02 at 2026-05-02 in the famous Vicarage Road.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Watford, and the visiting side, Coventry. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-05-02
Time: 11:30
Location: Vicarage Road
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Watford vs Coventry Football 2 May, 2026 11:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 9 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
xG Defensive Battle
Both teams rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — tactical stalemate with limited clear opportunities
-
Second Half Surge
Coventry score in 2nd half 78% of matches — expect late goals
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Watford vs Coventry, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Coventry(8 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Coventry are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H7/7100%Coventry efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 7 of their last 7 Championship matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%Coventry are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Top ScorerLeague12/1275%Coventry rank 1 of 24 in scoring in away matches (2.25 goals/match vs league avg 2.65)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1275%Coventry score 2.25 goals/match in away matches (+70% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent22/22100%Coventry score 2+ goals per match in 22 of their last 22 Championship matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent22/22100%Coventry have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 22 of their last 22 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent17/2277%Coventry efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 17 of their last 22 Championship matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Watford(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague9/1275%Watford score (1.67/match) and concede (1.00/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 75% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H6/785.7%Both teams scored in 6 of their last 7 H2H matches (85.7%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Watford(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
Coventry(4 trends)
- League Top ScorerLeague12/1275%Coventry rank 1 of 24 in scoring in away matches (2.25 goals/match vs league avg 2.65)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1275%Coventry score 2.25 goals/match in away matches (+70% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent22/22100%Coventry score 2+ goals per match in 22 of their last 22 Championship matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent22/22100%Coventry have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 22 of their last 22 Championship matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H5/771.4%Over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 H2H matches (71.4%%)
Both teams average 3.9 combined goals per match • Offensive trends outweigh defensive stats
🛡️ Double Chance
Coventry(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Coventry are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%Coventry are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Watford(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1273%Watford score 1.67 goals/match at home (+26% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent6/786%Watford scored 1+ goals in their last 6 7 matches
Coventry(3 trends)
- League Top ScorerLeague12/1275%Coventry rank 1 of 24 in scoring in away matches (2.25 goals/match vs league avg 2.65)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1275%Coventry score 2.25 goals/match in away matches (+70% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent7/7100%Coventry scored 1+ goals in their last 7 7 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Watford(2 trends) — avg 2.3 (+17% above league)
- Many CardsH2H6/786%Watford receive 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 Championship matches
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2281.5%Watford average 2.0 cards/match in all matches (+11% above league avg 1.8)
Coventry(1 trends) — avg 1.8 (-8% below league)
- Many CardsH2H7/7100%Coventry receive 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 Championship matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 6.1 cards per match in their last 7 H2H matches
Both teams show aggressive play -
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Watford vs Coventry
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Watford is stronger in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 3).
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (16 vs 12).
🔄 Second Half: Coventry is stronger in the second half (19 vs 12).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (16 vs 12).
🔄 Second Half: Coventry is stronger in the second half (19 vs 12).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Watford
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.31
Pressure
0.15
✈️ Coventry
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.4
Pressure
0.12
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Watford - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Coventry - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Watford - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
13
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
3
✈️ Coventry - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
13
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
9
Second Half Starts
11
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Watford often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 3)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Watford scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: Watford is stronger in the first half (16 vs 12)
- First Half Result: Consider Watford to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Coventry shows superior performance after the break (19 vs 12 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Coventry winning the second half
- Overall Result: Coventry has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Coventry handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.091
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.029
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.075
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Watford):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Coventry):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.
Watford vs Coventry Head-to-head statistics for Sat 2 May, 2026 @ 11:30 Championship
Watford vs Coventry: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Watford and away matches for Coventry
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Coventry
Under
Over
0.5
0%
0
100%
10
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
60%
6
40%
4
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Coventry
Yes
80%
8
70%
7
No
20%
2
30%
3
1X2
Watford
Coventry
1
40%
4
60%
6
X
50%
5
20%
2
2
10%
1
20%
2
Double Chance
Watford
Coventry
12
50%
5
80%
8
1X
90%
9
80%
8
X2
60%
6
40%
4
Total Goals
Watford
Coventry
0-1
10%
1
20%
2
2-3
60%
6
30%
3
4+
30%
3
50%
5
Total Corners
Watford
Under
Over
Coventry
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Watford
Coventry
Yes
20%
2
20%
2
No
80%
8
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Watford
Coventry
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
20%
2
20%
2
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT X
30%
3
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Watford
Coventry
xG
1.22
1.33
xGa
0.93
1.1
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Coventry
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Coventry
Yes
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
1X2
Watford
Coventry
1
20%
2
40%
4
X
40%
4
30%
3
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Watford
Coventry
12
60%
6
70%
7
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
80%
8
60%
6
Total Goals
Watford
Coventry
0-1
30%
3
70%
7
2-3
70%
7
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Watford
Coventry
Yes
20%
2
50%
5
No
80%
8
50%
5
Number of goals
Watford
Under
Over
Coventry
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Watford
Coventry
Yes
10%
1
30%
3
No
90%
9
70%
7
1X2
Watford
Coventry
1
60%
6
60%
6
X
30%
3
10%
1
2
10%
1
30%
3
Double Chance
Watford
Coventry
12
70%
7
90%
9
1X
90%
9
70%
7
X2
40%
4
40%
4
Total Goals
Watford
Coventry
0-1
80%
8
40%
4
2-3
10%
1
50%
5
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Watford
Coventry
Yes
80%
8
50%
5
No
20%
2
50%
5
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Watford
Coventry
Played:
7
Wins
0
0
Draws
3
3
Wins
4
4
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
9
1.3
Goals
2
14
14
2
Goals Conceded
1.3
9
21
3
Yellow Cards
3
21
1
0.1
Red Cards
0
0
Clean Sheets
0.1
1
40
5.7
Corners
6.3
44
84
12
Fouls
9.4
66
20
2.9
Offsides
1.3
9
94
13.4
Shots
14.6
102
33
4.7
Shots on Goal
4.3
30
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 12 | 10 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.7 | 20 | 1.1 | 11 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 12 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.3 | 28 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 19 | 2.4 | 24 | 2 | 43 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | |
| Corners | 5.2 | 62 | 3.5 | 35 | 4.4 | 97 |
| Fouls | 10.5 | 126 | 11.7 | 117 | 11 | 243 |
| Offsides | 1.4 | 17 | 0.8 | 8 | 1.1 | 25 |
| Shots | 16.6 | 199 | 10.6 | 106 | 13.9 | 305 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.7 | 68 | 3.7 | 37 | 4.8 | 105 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 12 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 8 | 6 | 14 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.6 | 26 | 2.3 | 27 | 2.4 | 53 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.7 | 7 | 1.3 | 16 | 1 | 23 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.7 | 17 | 1.7 | 20 | 1.7 | 37 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 4 | 0.3 | 4 | 0.4 | 8 |
| Corners | 6.1 | 61 | 4.9 | 59 | 5.5 | 120 |
| Fouls | 9.1 | 91 | 8.8 | 105 | 8.9 | 196 |
| Offsides | 2.4 | 24 | 2.4 | 29 | 2.4 | 53 |
| Shots | 18.4 | 184 | 15.7 | 188 | 16.9 | 372 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.7 | 57 | 5.7 | 68 | 5.7 | 125 |