Leiston 64%Draw 22%Coventry United 15%Expected goals 1.92 – 0.80
64%
Betarazi pick
Leiston to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.67Odds
Picks by market
ResultLeiston to win ✓64% · @1.67
Double chanceLeiston or draw ✓85% · @1.18
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · fair 1.92
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗8% · fair 12.84
Leiston vs Coventry United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 3 October the FA Cup brings Leiston against Coventry United. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Leiston, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Real Bedford, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Coventry United, last 3: WWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Hednesford Town, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Coventry United, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Leiston.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Leiston 1.9 xG, Coventry United 0.8 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 48%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Leiston 64%, draw 22%, Coventry United 15%.
Lower-risk option: Leiston or draw (85%) at 1.18.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Leiston to win (64%, odds 1.67 – longer than our fair 1.57, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Leiston 1–0 Coventry United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Leiston64%fair 1.57 · @1.67
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.75
Coventry United15%fair 6.81 · @3.90
2.71Expected goals
1.92Leiston xG
0.80Coventry United xG
48%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Leiston 1.9 – 0.8 Coventry United 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
Leiston to win✓
64%
1.57
1.67 ▲
Double chance
Leiston or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.18
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
52%
1.92
–
Draw no bet
Leiston (draw no bet)✓
81%
1.23
–
Asian handicap
Leiston -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Leiston to score first✓
66%
1.52
–
Half-time result
Leiston ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Leiston / FT Leiston✓
41%
2.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
8%
12.84
–
Recent results
Leiston – last 6
LLLWWD
29 Sep
@ Real Bedford
2–3
L
26 Sep
vs Dartford
0–3
L
22 Sep
vs Peterborough Sports
0–2
L
19 Sep
@ Hitchin Town
2–1
W
12 Sep
@ Banbury United
2–1
W
5 Sep
@ Grays Athletic
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Coventry United – last 3
WWL
19 Sep
@ Hednesford Town
1–0
W
5 Sep
vs Bedworth United
2–1
W
29 Aug
vs Kidsgrove Athletic
1–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Leiston and Coventry United.
What is the prediction for Leiston vs Coventry United?
Our pick is Leiston to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Leiston vs Coventry United?
On our numbers Leiston have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Coventry United 15%.
How many goals will there be in Leiston vs Coventry United?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Leiston vs Coventry United?
Our predicted score is Leiston 1–0 Coventry United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Leiston vs Coventry United?
Leiston vs Coventry United (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.