Who holds the upper hand in the Stoke City vs Coventry rivalry? The numbers suggest a closely contested battle with Coventry City having a slight edge in their head-to-head encounters. With 23 matches played between these Championship sides in recent years, Coventry has claimed 10 victories while Stoke has secured 8 wins, with 5 matches ending in draws.
Historical performance
The rivalry between Stoke City and Coventry City has produced some entertaining football over the years, When these two teams meet, fans can typically expect goals, with an average of 2.09 goals per match across their encounters.
Coventry City has demonstrated a slight advantage in this fixture historically. Their 10 wins against Stoke’s 8 reflect a competitive but marginally superior record when facing the Potters.
Recent form and goal-scoring trends
Stoke City has struggled with consistency, particularly in away fixtures. Their record of only four away iwns in recent Championship seasons highlights their difficulties on the road.
Coventry City, meanwhile, has shown better form in this fixture. Their attacking output has been slightly superior, averaging 1.39 goals per match in the current season compared to Stoke’s 1.29 goals per match.
Goal patterns in the rivalry
When Stoke and Coventry face off, certain patterns emerge in their matches:
- 72.9% of their encounters have featured over 1.5 goals
- 45.8% of matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored
- Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 47.92% of their meetings
These statistics suggest that fans are likely to witness goals when these two sides meet. Nearly half of their matches have seen both teams find the back of the net, creating entertaining contests for supporters.
Home advantage factor
The home advantage has played a significant role in this fixture. Stoke City’s struggles away from home have often been evident when visiting Coventry.
Coventry City has capitalized on their home advantage in many of their victories against Stoke. This pattern follows the broader trend of Stoke’s difficulties on the road in Championship competition.
What to expect in future encounters
Based on recent performances, Coventry City might maintain their slight edge in this rivalry. Their superior goal-scoring record and better overall form suggest they could continue to have success against Stoke.
Stoke City will need to address their away form if they hope to improve their record against Coventry. Their inconsistency on the road has been a significant factor in their struggles against the Sky Blues.
The close nature of this rivalry means that future encounters are likely to remain competitive and potentially high-scoring affairs.