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Rochdale AFC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Rochdale AFC
0 – 1
Full Time
Coventry City FC
Sat 9 Feb 2019 · 15:00 UTC Crown Oil Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Ethan Ebanks-Landell 38' Y
Stephen Dooley 73' Y
Ethan Hamilton 76' Y
Y 90' Luke Thomas

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Coventry City FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Mulraine
  • Referee Paul Marsden
  • Referee David Avent
  • Referee Mark Jones

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

1
3
Rochdale AFC 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Coventry City FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-09 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Coventry City FC 2018-09-01 Coventry City FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb Coventry City FC H 0–1 L
02 Feb Walsall FC A 2–1 W
26 Jan Barnsley FC A 1–2 L
19 Jan Fleetwood Town FC H 1–1 D
12 Jan Peterborough United FC A 1–2 L
05 Jan Burton Albion FC H 0–4 L
Coventry City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Feb Rochdale AFC A 1–0 W
02 Feb Gillingham FC H 1–1 D
26 Jan Blackpool FC H 0–2 L
19 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–2 L
12 Jan AFC Wimbledon H 1–1 D
05 Jan Scunthorpe United FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Crown Oil Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Coventry City FC's shape.
  • 20' Scotland international Liam Kelly has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Coventry City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Coventry City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 35' Coventry City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 38' Ethan Ebanks-Landell is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
  • 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andy Lonergan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Coventry City FC.
  • 46' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Zach Clough has done his job and it is now time for Brad Inman to step up.
  • 48' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Bayliss departs to be replaced by Jordan Shipley.
  • 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Zach Clough made 140 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 68' Coventry City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jordy Hiwula on 68.
  • 73' The referee has no hesitation. Stephen Dooley is booked for Rochdale AFC — Yellow card on 73.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ethan Hamilton on 76.
  • 79' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Jim McNulty is withdrawn and Joe Bunney gets his opportunity.
  • 83' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Ryan McLaughlin departs to be replaced by Matt Done.
  • 88' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Luke Thomas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Tom Davies. He replaces Bright Enobakhare on 90 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Coventry City FC take all three points.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Keith Hill

Coventry City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matt Godden 1
Michael Rose 1
Aaron Wilbraham 1
Calvin Andrew 1
Calvin Andrew 1
Jordy Hiwula 1
Liam Walsh 1
Jordan Shipley 1

Head to Head

2019-02-09 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Coventry City FC 2018-09-01 Coventry City FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC Form

2019-02-09 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Coventry City FC L 2019-02-02 Walsall FC 1–2 Rochdale AFC W 2019-01-26 Barnsley FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC L 2019-01-19 Rochdale AFC 1–1 Fleetwood Town FC D 2019-01-12 Peterborough United FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC L 2019-01-05 Rochdale AFC 0–4 Burton Albion FC L

Coventry City FC Form

2019-02-09 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Coventry City FC W 2019-02-02 Coventry City FC 1–1 Gillingham FC D 2019-01-26 Coventry City FC 0–2 Blackpool FC L 2019-01-19 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Coventry City FC L 2019-01-12 Coventry City FC 1–1 AFC Wimbledon D 2019-01-05 Scunthorpe United FC 2–1 Coventry City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.96 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for: Rochdale AFC or Coventry City FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC33% Draw32% Coventry City FC35%
Actual: Coventry City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
66%
Draw or Coventry City FC
67%
Rochdale AFC or Coventry City FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC21% Draw54% Coventry City FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.7%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
2.5%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Coventry City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 19% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.