Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.65 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.65Odds
Picks by market
ResultNottingham Forest to win ✗59% · @1.65
Double chanceNottingham Forest or draw ✗84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.32
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 19 September the Premier League brings Nottingham Forest against Coventry at City Ground. Kick-off: 17:30 WAT. In the table, Nottingham Forest are 16th, lower half, on 9 points after 10 matches; Coventry are 17th (lower half) with 9. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Nottingham Forest, last 5: WDDLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Aston Villa, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Coventry, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Aston Villa, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Nottingham Forest, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.5 for Coventry.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nottingham Forest 1.6 xG, Coventry 0.7 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nottingham Forest 59%, draw 25%, Coventry 16%.
Lower-risk option: Nottingham Forest or draw (84%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Nottingham Forest to win (59%, odds 1.65). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nottingham Forest 1–0 Coventry. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nottingham Forest59%fair 1.69 · @1.65
Draw25%fair 4.03 · @3.80
Coventry16%fair 6.20 · @5.00
2.25Expected goals
1.57Nottingham Forest xG
0.68Coventry xG
55%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–017%
2–013%
1–111%
0–011%
2–19%
0–17%
From our goals model: Nottingham Forest 1.6 – 0.7 Coventry expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nottingham Forest to win✗
59%
1.69
1.65
Double chance
Nottingham Forest or draw✗
84%
1.19
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
1.75
Draw no bet
Nottingham Forest (draw no bet)✗
79%
1.27
–
Asian handicap
Coventry +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.08
–
First team to score
Nottingham Forest to score first✗
62%
1.60
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest / FT Nottingham Forest✗
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.32
–
Recent results
Nottingham Forest – last 6
WDDLLW
12 Sep
@ Aston Villa
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Tottenham
0–0
D
29 Aug
@ Liverpool
2–2
D
25 Aug
vs Leeds
0–2
L
22 Aug
vs Leeds
0–1
L
16 Aug
vs Stade Brestois 29
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Coventry – last 6
LLLLWL
16 Sep
vs Aston Villa
1–3
L
13 Sep
vs Brighton
0–5
L
5 Sep
@ Manchester City
0–1
L
29 Aug
vs Hull City
0–1
L
25 Aug
@ Plymouth
4–2
W
21 Aug
@ Arsenal
0–3
L
0.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nottingham Forest and Coventry.
What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest to win with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
On our numbers Nottingham Forest have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Coventry 16%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 1–0 Coventry, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Nottingham Forest vs Coventry?
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at City Ground.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
