Football Result

Ellis Simms 57'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
51%
25.1%
23.9%
We made the right call.
Power Comparison in the League
0.503
0.282
Game Stats
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots
12
13
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Fouls
6
11
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Saves
1
2
Team Formations
4-4-2
3-4-3


Location
The Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, England
Attendance
10,595
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-08-13 | Game Summary

Coventry City secured a 1-0 victory over Luton Town in the English Carabao Cup first round at The Coventry Building Society Arena. Ellis Simms scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute. Coventry had slightly more possession (53.8%) and a similar number of total shots (12 vs 13). However, Luton struggled to find the target, managing only 1 shot on target compared to Coventry's 3. The AI correctly predicted a Coventry City win, with a pre-game win probability of 51.0%.
Coventry's performance marks an improvement from their recent form, as they have struggled to convert draws into wins lately. Their upcoming Championship match against Derby County will be a test, considering Derby's mixed recent results, including a recent loss to Stoke City. Based on head-to-head record and recent results, Coventry have struggled to win againist Derby County.
Luton Town, recently promoted from League One, showed promise but lacked sharpness in front of goal. This loss snaps a two game winning streak for Luton Town. Coventry's tactical approach in this game (4-4-2) seemed to neutralize Luton's attacking threat from their 3-4-3 formation. Luton's upcoming schedule will need to see improvement in their attacking output if they are to do well. This game was a closely contested affair, with fouls being more prevalent from Luton Town, indicating a more physical approach.