Coventry City face Aston Villa in an EFL Cup third-round tie at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Wednesday, kicking off at 8pm UK time, with the visitors marginally fancied.
Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this EFL Cup third-round tie below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson is with Aston Villa to progress, with a clean sheet on the cards.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa to win | 13/10 (Matchbook) | This is a top-flight meeting of two Premier League sides, but Villa carry the stronger squad and better strength in depth for a rotated cup night. They have travelled well and should edge a competitive tie against a Coventry team who can be opened up at home. At 13/10 for the visitors to progress inside ninety minutes, the market still offers a fair price on the better side. |
| Aston Villa to win to nil | 18/5 (bet365) | Villa have the defensive organisation to shut out a Coventry attack that can run hot and cold, and if the visitors take an early grip a clean sheet is well within range. The hosts create chances but are not the most clinical, so backing Villa to win without conceding makes appeal. At 18/5 the price rewards a controlled, professional away display. |
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How Coventry City go into the game
Coventry were beaten 5-0 at home by Brighton in the Premier League, a chastening night. They need a response in the cup.
Dangerous on their day, Coventry will want to make home advantage count after a heavy weekend defeat.
How Aston Villa go into the game
Aston Villa won 3-2 at Club Brugge in the Champions League before a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. They carry the greater quality.
Deep and dangerous, Villa should have enough even with rotation.
Coventry City vs Aston Villa head-to-head
No head-to-head meetings between Coventry City and Aston Villa are held in the database, so there is no recent record to draw on.
Coventry City vs Aston Villa predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa to win | 13/10 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Villa carry the stronger squad and travel well. |
| Aston Villa to win to nil | 18/5 | ⭐⭐ | Villa can shut out a hot-and-cold Coventry attack. |
| Aston Villa or draw (Double Chance) | 1/3 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover for the visitors avoiding defeat. |
| Under 3.5 goals | 1/2 | ⭐⭐ | A composed Villa win need not be high scoring. |
Coventry City vs Aston Villa score prediction
Coventry will look to respond at home, but Villa’s quality should just about tell. Expect the visitors to edge through. Score prediction: Coventry City 1-2 Aston Villa.
