Arsenal vs Coventry prediction & probabilities (2026-08-21)

Premier League

Arsenal vs Coventry Cards

2026-08-21 · 20:00
Cards48.1%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 48.1%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
48%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 48.1%, its strongest read on the Cards market. For context, Arsenal are favoured at 75.8%, so game state could swing this market. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.569.4%

Over 3.548.1%

Over 4.529.0%

Most cardsArsenal 27.7% · Coventry 51.2%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Arsenal vs Coventry. The model leans toward Coventry for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

75.8%Favoured: Arsenal
43.5%Both Teams to Score
56.3%Over 2.5 goals
48.1%Over 3.5 cards

Reading the match, Arsenal are favoured at 75.8%. Game state shapes this market, a side chasing the game tends to commit more.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 48.1% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianReads an open, higher-tempo game from the 56.3% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutArsenal are the model’s pick on the result at 75.8%, a lean on probability, never on price.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Arsenal75.8%

Draw16.2%

Coventry8.1%

The model leans Arsenal to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

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Gabriel JesusArsenal · 3.6 shots/90
To score 17.5%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

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FAQ

How many cards in Arsenal vs Coventry?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 48.1% for Arsenal vs Coventry.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Cards-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 30 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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