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Tranmere Rovers FC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Tranmere Rovers FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Coventry City FC
Wed 1 Jan 2020 · 15:00 UTC Prenton Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Kieron Morris 24' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Tranmere Rovers FC vs Coventry City FC — League One at Prenton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Gooch
  • Referee Joe Simpson
  • Referee Will Finnie
  • Referee Lewis Smith

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
Tranmere Rovers FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Coventry City FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-01 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–4 Coventry City FC 2019-10-13 Coventry City FC 0–1 Tranmere Rovers FC

Recent Form

Tranmere Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Coventry City FC H 1–4 L
29 Dec Blackpool FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Burton Albion FC A 2–4 L
21 Dec AFC Wimbledon H 1–0 W
14 Dec Lincoln City FC A 0–1 L
07 Dec Accrington Stanley FC H 1–1 D
Coventry City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Tranmere Rovers FC A 4–1 W
29 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 4–1 W
21 Dec Lincoln City FC H 1–0 W
14 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–2 L
07 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 1–1 D
23 Nov Sunderland AFC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Prenton Park!
  • 3' What a moment for Matt Godden! That strike on 3 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 8' Sid Nelson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 13' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 17' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Shipley makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 17.
  • 22' Tranmere Rovers FC have won 58 goals from 48 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 24' It’s a booking for Tranmere Rovers FC player. Kieron Morris gets a Yellow card.
  • 29' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Tranmere Rovers FC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' Conner Jennings has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 35 minutes.
  • 40' Tranmere Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Kelly made 374 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 55' Jake Caprice, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Tranmere Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
  • 65' Jordan Shipley makes way for Callum O'Hare at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
  • 67' What a strike from Matt Godden! The score is 1-3.
  • 70' A change in the Tranmere Rovers FC ranks — Corey Blackett-Taylor exits the field as Paul Mullin enters on 70.
  • 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 85' Coventry City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Corey Blackett-Taylor is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Coventry City FC.
  • Coventry City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Micky Mellon

Coventry City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matt Godden 3
Jordan Shipley 1
Conner Jennings 1
Corey Blackett-Taylor 1

Head to Head

2020-01-01 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–4 Coventry City FC 2019-10-13 Coventry City FC 0–1 Tranmere Rovers FC

Tranmere Rovers FC Form

2020-01-01 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–4 Coventry City FC L 2019-12-29 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–1 Blackpool FC D 2019-12-26 Burton Albion FC 4–2 Tranmere Rovers FC L 2019-12-21 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–0 AFC Wimbledon W 2019-12-14 Lincoln City FC 1–0 Tranmere Rovers FC L 2019-12-07 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC D

Coventry City FC Form

2020-01-01 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–4 Coventry City FC W 2019-12-29 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–4 Coventry City FC W 2019-12-21 Coventry City FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC W 2019-12-14 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–1 Coventry City FC L 2019-12-07 Coventry City FC 1–1 Ipswich Town FC D 2019-11-23 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Coventry City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Tranmere Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68 Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for: Tranmere Rovers FC or Coventry City FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Tranmere Rovers FC28% Draw27% Coventry City FC45%
Actual: Coventry City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Coventry City FC
72%
Tranmere Rovers FC or Coventry City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Tranmere Rovers FC21% Draw45% Coventry City FC34%
Actual: Coventry City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Tranmere Rovers FC

Handicap Tranmere Rovers FC covers Push Coventry City FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 22% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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