Watford FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 14 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough FC | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | Birmingham City FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | Swansea City AFC | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 14 | 25 |
| 6 | Southampton FC | 14 | 24 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 13 | 24 |
| 8 | West Ham United FC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Sheffield United FC | 14 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth FC | 14 | 22 |
| 11 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 14 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 14 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall FC | 14 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 14 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City FC | 13 | 18 |
| 16 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 14 | 17 |
| 17 | Lincoln City FC | 14 | 15 |
| 18 | Cardiff City FC | 13 | 14 |
| 19 | Wrexham AFC | 13 | 14 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 14 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton Athletic FC | 14 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 14 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 14 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 14 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Luton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Oct | Norwich City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Watford FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season
Watford FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Watford FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
–/6
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Watford FC
| Amin Nabizada | 3 G |
| Iker Bravo | 1 G |
| Luca Kjerrumgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Watford FC is hosting Coventry City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Coventry City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The 28-year-old Edo Kayembe has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hamza Choudhury, as he is very good at scoring at Vicarage Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' England international Kyle McFadzean has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Keinan Davis has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 50' Viktor Gyokeres makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Coventry City FC are in front.
- 55' Watford FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Coventry City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 64' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Dan Gosling is withdrawn and Mario Gaspar gets his opportunity.
- 66' Coventry City FC ring the changes. Kasey Palmer has done his job and it is now time for Callum O'Hare to step up.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Francisco Sierralta on 69.
- 72' Fresh legs for Watford FC! Vakoun Issouf Bayo comes on to replace Ken Sema.
- 74' Hamza Choudhury is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
- 75' Another change for Coventry City FC made on 75 minute. Jack Burroughs leaves to be changed by Todd Kane.
- 80' The crowd applauds Keinan Davis as he leaves the pitch. Joseph Hungbo steps in for Watford FC.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hassane Kamara.
- 88' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
- 90' Poor challenge from Ben Wilson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Coventry City FC players.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
12
Ken Sema ↓ Vakoun Issouf Bayo 72'
-
16
Dan Gosling ↓ Mario Gaspar 64'
-
7
Keinan Davis ↓ Joseph Hungbo 80'
- 23
- 14
- 5
- 31
- 1
- 39
-
10
Joao Pedro ↓ Yaser Asprilla 64'
Bench
- 27
-
3
Mario Gaspar ↑ 64'
-
19
Vakoun Issouf Bayo ↑ 72'
- 35
-
36
Joseph Hungbo ↑ 80'
- 42
-
18
Yaser Asprilla ↑ 64'
Coach
Slaven Bilic
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Tyler Walker 75'
- 13
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↓ Callum O'Hare 66'
-
28
Josh Eccles ↓ Jake Bidwell 66'
- 14
- 38
-
32
Jack Burroughs ↓ Todd Kane 75'
- 2
- 4
Bench
-
19
Tyler Walker ↑ 75'
-
27
Jake Bidwell ↑ 66'
- 1
-
10
Callum O'Hare ↑ 66'
-
20
Todd Kane ↑ 75'
- 30
- 36
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ellis Simms | 4 |
| Victor Torp | 3 |
| Haji Wright | 2 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
| Andre Gray | 2 |
| Mileta Rajovic | 2 |
| Tyler Walker | 1 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Coventry City FC Form
2022-11-05
Watford FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
W
2022-11-01
Coventry City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2022-10-29
Coventry City FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2022-10-25
Coventry City FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2022-10-22
Stoke City FC
0–2
Coventry City FC
W
2022-10-19
Coventry City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Coventry City FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Coventry City FC
64%
Watford FC or Coventry City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.7%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.