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Coventry vs Forest Green

Ricoh Arena, Coventry17 October 2017 at 19:45

Match Events

Coventry
Forest Green
Kick Off
Rodney McDonald23′
29′
K. Marsh-Brown

assist: Toni Gomes

Michael Doyle45′
Half Time
61′
Toni GomesOmar Bugiel
61′
K. Marsh-BrownA. Iacovitti
C. StokesJ. Shipley
72′
M. BiamouJ. Ponticelli
72′
76′
C. CooperR. Brown
Duckens Nazon79′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
8Shots off Goal2
22Total Shots8
8Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox0
11Shots outsidebox8
15Fouls10
6Corner Kicks3
3Offsides1
60%Ball Possession40%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves6
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Coventry deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Coventry field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Coventry start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Forest Green averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Coventry4-2-3-14-2-3-1Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Burge3Stokes2Grimmer5McDonald4Willis8Doyle6Kelly10McNulty18Nazon9Biamou11Jones1Collins3Laird5Collins2Bennett16Fitzwat.34Osbourne4Traoré7Marsh-B.15Cooper9Doidge25Gomes

Substitutes

Coach: M. Robins

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

CoventryPosition StrengthForest Green
Coventry4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
3DefenderC. Stokes
5DefenderR. McDonald
4DefenderJ. Willis
2MidfielderJ. Grimmer
8MidfielderM. Doyle
6MidfielderL. Kelly
9MidfielderM. Biamou
11MidfielderJ. Jones
10ForwardM. McNulty
18ForwardD. Nazon
Forest Green4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
3DefenderS. Laird
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
16DefenderJ. Fitzwater
7DefenderK. Marsh-Brown
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
4MidfielderD. Traoré
15MidfielderC. Cooper
9ForwardC. Doidge
25ForwardToni Gomes

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Coventry 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by K. Marsh-Brown 29′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Coventry had 60% possession while Forest Green held 40%. Coventry had 22 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Forest Green. Coventry made 2 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Coventry vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Coventry
2
wins
Drawn
0
Forest Green
1
wins
Total goals
8 · 2.7/match
Both scored
1/3 · 33%
Over 2.5
2/3 · 67%

Recent Form

Coventry

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Forest Green

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Forest Green dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Coventry0wins
0draws2 meetings
Forest Green2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (66%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 67.9%Draw 21.8%Away 13.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.487.00
Max1.504.757.87
Market favourite:Coventry · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market65.9%21.8%12.4%
Public market65.4%20.6%14.0%
Δ0.5%1.1%1.6%

Coventry vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Coventry (68%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CoventryHalf-time:01Forest Green
22Shots8
6Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
03/02/18Forest Green2–1Coventry4.17/3.52/1.94
17/10/17Coventry0–1Forest Green1.47/4.58/7.29

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026