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Forest Green vs Coventry

The New Lawn, Nailsworth3 February 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Darren Handley

Match Events

Forest Green
Coventry
Kick Off
31′
J. GrimmerR. McDonald
38′Liam Kelly
A. Bray
39′
Half Time
59′
M. McNulty

Penalty

I. OsbourneC. Clements
63′
64′
M. BiamouJ. Clarke-Harris
L. Collins

assist: D. Grubb

64′
70′
T. DaviesR. Haynes
A. BrayD. Wishart
73′
R. ReidT. Campbell
82′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Coventry's 4-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

Forest Green field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Coventry's 5 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

Forest Green start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Coventry 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.

Forest GreenPosition StrengthCoventry
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
16DefenderG. Gunning
20DefenderF. Rawson
32MidfielderH. Hollis
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
8MidfielderD. Grubb
31MidfielderA. Bray
26ForwardR. Reid
9ForwardC. Doidge
Coventry
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
3DefenderC. Stokes
2DefenderJ. Grimmer
4DefenderJ. Willis
12DefenderT. Davies
8MidfielderM. Doyle
6MidfielderL. Kelly
30MidfielderT. Bayliss
10MidfielderM. McNulty
27MidfielderJ. Barrett
9ForwardM. Biamou

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Coventry 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by A. Bray 39′, M. McNulty 59′ (pen.), L. Collins 64′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Coventry made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Forest Green vs Coventry Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Forest Green
1
wins
Drawn
0
Coventry
2
wins
Total goals
6 · 2.0/match
Both scored
0/3 · 0%
Over 2.5
1/3 · 33%

Recent Form

Forest Green

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Coventry

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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.

Forest Green2wins
0draws2 meetings
Coventry0wins

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 (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (22%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

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 24.0%Draw 28.4%Away 51.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.461.91
Max4.313.601.96
Market favourite:Coventry · Slight 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 market22.5%28.0%49.5%
Public market23.1%27.0%49.9%
Δ0.6%1.0%0.4%

Forest Green vs Coventry — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Coventry (52%)

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.

Forest GreenHalf-time:10Coventry
8Shots12
4Shots on target4

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: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026