Manchester City vs Coventry prediction & probabilities (2026-09-05)

Premier League

Manchester City vs Coventry Shots

2026-09-05 · 15:00
Shots49.9%Over 24.5 shots

Result

Manchester City 1-0 Coventry
27 shots (Manchester City 15, Coventry 12)
7 on target (Manchester City 4, Coventry 3)
13 shots in the first half (Manchester City 9, Coventry 4)
14 shots in the second half (Manchester City 6, Coventry 8)
✕ Under 24.5✕ Over 7.5

We called Under 24.5 at 50.1% and it missed (27 in the match). We called Over 7.5 at 61.2% and it missed (7 in the match).

Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 49.9%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
50%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 24.5 shots at 49.9%, its strongest read on the Shots market. The total-shots ladder runs from 61.6% for over 22.5 to 28.2% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 49.9%. Head to head on shots, Manchester City are the model’s pick to have more shots at 66.7%, with a level count at 5.2%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Shots

Over 22.561.6%

Over 24.549.9%

Over 26.538.5%

Over 28.528.2%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 61.6% 38.4%
24.5 shots 49.9% 50.1%
26.5 shots 38.5% 61.5%
28.5 shots 28.2% 71.8%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelManchester City66.7%

Level5.2%

Coventry28.1%

Team shot lines

Man City over 10.5

74.4%

Man City over 12.5

59.8%

Man City over 14.5

44.8%

Coventry over 10.5

48.0%

Coventry over 12.5

31.6%

Coventry over 14.5

19.0%

Shot handicap

Manchester City line Manchester City Coventry
-4.5 43.5% 56.6%
-2.5 55.3% 44.7%
-0.5 66.7% 33.3%
+0.5 72.0% 28.1%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 72.7% 27.3%
7.5 shots on target 61.2% 38.8%
8.5 shots on target 49.3% 50.7%
9.5 shots on target 37.9% 62.1%

Total shots follow which side is chasing the game, below are the model total-shot probabilities. It edges Manchester City.

In-depth analysis

49.9%Over 24.5 shots
66.7%Most shots: Manchester City
59.8%Manchester City over 12.5 shots
31.6%Coventry over 12.5 shots
61.2%Over 7.5 on target

Split by side, Manchester City over 12.5 shots sits at 59.8% and Coventry at 31.6%.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

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

The CalibratorRaw model read: 49.9% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderManchester City are the pick to have more shots at 66.7%, volume and pressure move together.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 24.5 shots: over sits at 49.9%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.
The RealistOver 24.5 is a coin-flip in the model, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

FAQ

How many shots in Manchester City vs Coventry?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 24.5 total shots at 49.9% for Manchester City vs Coventry.

Which team will have more shots in Manchester City vs Coventry?
Before kickoff, the model rated Manchester City to take more shots at 66.7%.

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.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.0345Calibration error
50,161Matches graded

In 16,635 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Shots actually happened 47.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 57.6%✓ 58.4%✓ 62.2%✗ 56.0%✓ 56.6%✗ 55.1%✓ 51.6%✓ 64.8%✓ 61.9%✗ 55.5%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Under 24.5 57.6%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 24.5 58.4%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 24.5 62.2%Hit
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.0%Miss
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.6%Hit

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