Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
Ewood Park Fri, 17 Apr - 7:00 PM
Championship
Blackburn Rovers BBR
1 – 1
Coventry City CVC
Full Time Fri, 17 Apr 7:00 PM
Round 43 Regular Season
Ryoya Morishita - 54'
Goal
|
Goal
Bobby Thomas - 84'

CONTEXT

Blackburn Rovers secured a gritty 1-1 draw against the stronger Coventry City at Ewood Park, defying the visitors' overwhelming 70% possession dominance. The first half finished goalless, with Coventry controlling the ball but failing to penetrate Blackburn's stubborn defense. Tension mounted in the second half as both sides traded blows, culminating in an equalizer that salvaged a point for the hosts. Despite Coventry's favoritism and territorial superiority, Blackburn's counter-attacking threat and resilience shone through, preventing a potential upset loss. No red cards marred the contest, allowing uninterrupted flow, while minimal tactical adjustments kept the game balanced post-interval. This outcome reflects a moderate structural deviation, as Coventry underperformed relative to their edge, yet efficiency held steady without drastic shifts. The deadlock underscores Blackburn's home tenacity against superior opposition.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Match exhibited moderate 7.2% structural deviation favoring Coventry City.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations throughout.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing performance data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable from absent metrics.
  • Event impact: Empty second-half adjustments produced negligible event impact.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion in match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

L. Smith

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

H. Gilroy

1st Assistant

A. Nelson

2nd Assistant

A. Backhouse

4th Official

Blackburn Rovers M. O'Neill
M. O'Neill
VS
Coventry City F. Lampard
F. Lampard
1.17
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Southampton Rank: L
Stoke City Rank: D
West Bromwich Albion Rank: D
Birmingham City Rank: W
Middlesbrough Rank: D
Millwall Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sheffield Wednesday Rank: D
Hull City Rank: D
Derby County Rank: W
Swansea City Rank: W
Southampton Rank: L
Preston North End Rank: W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 6 - 7
7

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Blackburn Rovers
2.76%
Draw
92.78%
Away Coventry City
4.46%

Movement

Changes since opening
Blackburn Rovers
-0.84%
Draw
+3.59%
Coventry City
-2.74%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.97
31.34
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City
Power Score
23.97
31.34
League Position
19
1
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Blackburn Rovers — Opponent-weighted form score
Coventry City — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Blackburn Rovers Coventry City

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Blackburn Rovers

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Coventry City

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Blackburn Rovers ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Coventry City
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.33
21.43
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.43
29.33
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Blackburn Rovers +0.81 Efficiency Index
vs
Coventry City -0.81 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Blackburn Rovers ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Coventry City
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Blackburn Rovers Coventry City
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Blackburn Rovers Coventry City
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Blackburn Rovers
vs
Coventry City
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Blackburn Rovers Coventry City
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Blackburn Rovers 0.19
Coventry City 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Blackburn Rovers Coventry City
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Blackburn Rovers 0.02
Coventry City 0.03
Blackburn Rovers
Coventry City
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CVC had peak pressure around 81'.
  • CVC started the game with stronger pressure.
BBR Pressure CVC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CVC reached the top pressure at 81' (78.69).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 15 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Blackburn Rovers BBR Home
15 matches
Coventry City CVC Away
Match Record
2
Wins
7
6
Draws
6
7
Losses
2
Goals
16
Goals Scored
23
23
Goals Conceded
16
-7
Goal Difference
+7

Data last updated: 2026-04-18T00:03:34+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
B. Tóth
Hungary
22 B. Tóth
T. Atcheson
England
38 T. Atcheson
S. McLoughlin
Republic of Ireland
15 S. McLoughlin
E. Cashin
Republic of Ireland
20 E. Cashin
R. Alebiousu
Nigeria
2 R. Alebiousu
K. Montgomery
Scotland
31 K. Montgomery
T. Gardner-Hickman
Substitution
England
5 T. Gardner-Hickman
Y. Oliveira Ribeiro
Portugal
4 Y. Oliveira Ribeiro
R. Morishita
Japan
25 R. Morishita
M. Baradji
Substitution
France
24 M. Baradji
Y. Ohashi
Japan
23 Y. Ohashi
Pitch
C. Rushworth
England
19 C. Rushworth
L. Kitching
England
15 L. Kitching
B. Thomas
England
4 B. Thomas
J. Latibeaudiere
Substitution
Jamaica
22 J. Latibeaudiere
J. Dasilva
England
3 J. Dasilva
O. Frank
Substitution
Nigeria
16 O. Frank
M. Grimes
England
6 M. Grimes
M. van Ewijk
Netherlands
27 M. van Ewijk
E. Mason-Clark
Substitution
England
10 E. Mason-Clark
J. Rudoni
Substitution
England
5 J. Rudoni
E. Simms
Substitution
England
9 E. Simms

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 17, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England · Round 43 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Ewood Park
Capacity :
31367
Attendance :
19657
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Lewis Smith
Hugh Gilroy
Alistair Nelson
Anthony Backhouse

Statistics

Possession
BBR
35%
CVC
65%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 2
3 Shots 4
36 Dangerous attacks 60
30 Possession 70
3 Corners 3
9 Free kicks 10
4 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

7 Successful Dribbles 3
15 Throwins 26
54 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60
13 Dribble Attempts 5
17 Successful Headers 13
8 Goal Kicks 2
2 Substitutions 5
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 1
0 Injuries 1
5 Goal Attempts 8
69 Ball Safe 97

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 1
62 Attacks 127

Possession

5 Key Passes 9
37 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36
20 Successful Long Passes 21
265 Passes 630
190 Successful Passes 543
54 Long Passes 58
72 Successful Passes Percentage 86

Defensive

10 Tackles 13
42 Duels Won 39
8 Interceptions 4
1 Saves 1

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 23
7 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

10 Fouls 9
2 Offsides 3

Lineup

Referee : Lewis Smith

Starting XI ▼

22
Balázs Tóth
Balázs Tóth Goalkeeper
6.7
15
Sean McLoughlin
Sean McLoughlin Defender
6.96
20
Eiran Cashin
Eiran Cashin Defender
6.67
38
Tom Atcheson
Tom Atcheson Defender
6.7
2
Ryan Alebiosu
Ryan Alebiosu Midfielder
6.8
4
Yuri Ribeiro
Yuri Ribeiro Midfielder
6.66
5
Taylor Gardner-Hickman
Taylor Gardner-Hickman Midfielder
6.72
28
Adam Forshaw
Adam Forshaw
Midfielder79'
6.84
31
Kristi Montgomery
Kristi Montgomery Midfielder
6.56
23
Yuki Ohashi
Yuki Ohashi Attacker
6.77
24
Moussa Baradji
Moussa Baradji Attacker
6.79
19
Ryan Hedges
Ryan Hedges
Midfielder71'
6.87
25
Ryoya Morishita
Ryoya Morishita Attacker
6.89
Referee : Lewis Smith

Starting XI ▼

19
Carl Rushworth
Carl Rushworth Goalkeeper
6.98
4
Bobby Thomas
Bobby Thomas Defender
7.11
15
Liam Kitching
Liam Kitching Defender
7.05
22
Joel Latibeaudiere
Joel Latibeaudiere Defender
6.88
14
Romain Esse
Romain Esse
Midfielder62'
6.8
3
Jay Dasilva
Jay Dasilva Midfielder
6.84
6
Matt Grimes
Matt Grimes Midfielder
7.25
16
Frank Onyeka
Frank Onyeka Midfielder
6.84
29
Victor Torp
Victor Torp
Midfielder62'
7.1
27
Milan van Ewijk
Milan van Ewijk Midfielder
6.88
5
Jack Rudoni
Jack Rudoni Attacker
7.08
23
Brandon Thomas-Asante
Brandon Thomas-Asante
Attacker71'
6.98
9
Ellis Simms
Ellis Simms Attacker
6.8
11
Haji Wright
Haji Wright
Attacker62'
6.88
10
Ephron Mason-Clark
Ephron Mason-Clark Attacker
6.97
28
Josh Eccles
Josh Eccles
Midfielder90'
6.75

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Josh Eccles → Ephron Mason-Clark
7th Substitution
84'
Event
Bobby Thomas
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Adam Forshaw → Taylor Gardner-Hickman
6th Substitution
79'
Event
Ryan Hedges → Moussa Baradji
5th Substitution
71'
71'
Event
Brandon Thomas-Asante → Jack Rudoni
4th Substitution
Event
Ryoya Morishita
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
65'
Event
Taylor Gardner-Hickman
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
65'
62'
Event
Romain Esse → Joel Latibeaudiere
1st Substitution
62'
Event
Victor Torp → Frank Onyeka
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Haji Wright → Ellis Simms
3rd Substitution
Event
Ryoya Morishita
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
54'
Event
Yuri Ribeiro
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
51'
51'
Event
Frank Onyeka
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Yuki Ohashi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
7'

Match Commentary

90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Coventry City: Josh Eccles replaces Ephron Mason-Clark.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Eiran Cashin from Blackburn Rovers was awarded a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City drawing 1-1.
90
Update Update
Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Coventry City after a concession by Tom Atcheson.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Bobby Thomas scores for Coventry City with a header from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Victor Torp's cross.
84
Update Update
Foul committed by Ryan Hedges of Blackburn Rovers.
84
Update Update
Brandon Thomas-Asante from Coventry City won a free kick on the right wing.
83
Update Update
Bobby Thomas of Coventry City is flagged for offside.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Coventry City after Balázs Tóth concedes.
80
Update Update
Haji Wright commits a handball for Coventry City.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Adam Forshaw replaces Taylor Gardner-Hickman.
78
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Haji Wright from Coventry City takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Ephron Mason-Clark had a missed chance for Coventry City, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. The assist came from Liam Kitching.
72
Update Update
Foul committed by Liam Kitching of Coventry City.
72
Update Update
Ryan Hedges of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Ryan Hedges replaces Moussa Baradji.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Coventry City: Brandon Thomas-Asante replaces Jack Rudoni.
70
Update Update
Offside called against Coventry City. Haji Wright is offside.
70
Update Update
Jack Rudoni from Coventry City hits the left post with a header from the center of the box. The assist comes from Romain Esse's cross.
68
Corner Corner
Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers missed a chance, heading the ball from the center of the box over the goal. The assist came from Taylor Gardner-Hickman, who provided a cross after a corner.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after a foul by Liam Kitching.
66
Attempt Attempt
Romain Esse's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Ephron Mason-Clark provided the assist.
65
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card.
65
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Taylor Gardner-Hickman of Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card for a foul.
65
Update Update
Foul committed by Taylor Gardner-Hickman of Blackburn Rovers.
65
Update Update
Victor Torp of Coventry City won a free kick in the attacking area.
64
Corner Corner
Liam Kitching of Coventry City missed a header from the center of the box. The chance was set up by Jack Rudoni's cross following a corner.
63
Corner Corner
Coventry City win a corner after Tom Atcheson concedes.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Coventry City: Romain Esse replaces Joel Latibeaudiere.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Coventry City: Haji Wright replaces Ellis Simms.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Coventry City: Victor Torp replaces Frank Onyeka.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after being conceded by Bobby Thomas.
61
Corner Corner
Eiran Cashin of Blackburn Rovers had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box but sending it to the left. The assist came from Taylor Gardner-Hickman, who provided a cross after a corner.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ryoya Morishita scores for Blackburn Rovers with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the center of the goal. The score is now 1-0.
54
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Alebiosu's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
53
Update Update
Frank Onyeka of Coventry City won a free kick on the right wing.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Taylor Gardner-Hickman of Blackburn Rovers.
51
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Frank Onyeka of Coventry City receives a yellow card.
51
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yuri Ribeiro of Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card.
50
Update Update
Fouled by Bobby Thomas of Coventry City.
50
Update Update
Sean McLoughlin of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Ellis Simms of Coventry City.
47
Update Update
The second half starts with the match at 0-0 between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City.
45
Update Update
Sean McLoughlin from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
45
Update Update
Eiran Cashin fouled a Blackburn Rovers player.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City tied at 0-0.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ryoya Morishita's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Ryan Alebiosu.
45
Update Update
Ephron Mason-Clark fouled a player from Coventry City.
45
Update Update
Jack Rudoni from Coventry City won a free kick on the right wing.
44
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity for Coventry City. Ephron Mason-Clark had a right-footed shot from inside the six-yard box but missed to the left. Milan van Ewijk provided the assist.
42
Update Update
Yuri Ribeiro of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick on the left wing.
42
Update Update
Foul by Joel Latibeaudiere of Coventry City.
40
Update Update
Jack Rudoni from Coventry City won a free kick in defense.
40
Update Update
Moussa Baradji fouled a Blackburn Rovers player.
35
Attempt Attempt
Yuri Ribeiro's shot for Blackburn Rovers from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Yuki Ohashi's cross.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after a concession by Milan van Ewijk.
32
Update Update
Offside called against Coventry City. Ephron Mason-Clark is offside.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Frank Onyeka against Coventry City.
28
Update Update
Kristi Montgomery from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Ephron Mason-Clark - Coventry City.
28
Update Update
Joel Latibeaudiere of Coventry City won a free kick in defense.
28
Update Update
Sean McLoughlin of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
26
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Jack Rudoni from Coventry City took a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that went close but missed to the left. Ephron Mason-Clark provided the assist.
23
Update Update
Offside called against Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi is offside.
19
Update Update
Jack Rudoni from Coventry City won a free kick in defense.
19
Update Update
Foul committed by Taylor Gardner-Hickman of Blackburn Rovers.
14
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Frank Onyeka from Coventry City.
13
Update Update
Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers attempts a header from close range, but Carl Rushworth, the Coventry City goalkeeper, makes a save in the center of the goal. The assist came from Ryan Alebiosu, who provided the cross.
11
Update Update
Offside call against Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi is offside.
9
Update Update
Foul committed by Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers.
9
Update Update
Offside called against Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi is offside.
7
Update Update
Frank Onyeka of Coventry City won a free kick in defense.
7
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card for a foul.
7
Update Update
Matt Grimes from Coventry City won a free kick on the left wing.
4
Update Update
Foul committed by Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers.
4
Attempt Attempt
Joel Latibeaudiere's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
4
Attempt Attempt
Jay Dasilva's shot for Coventry City from the center of the box is blocked. Ephron Mason-Clark provided the assist with a header.
3
Attempt Attempt
Ephron Mason-Clark's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
2
Update Update
Foul committed by Frank Onyeka against Coventry City.
2
Update Update
Yuki Ohashi from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.

CONCLUSION

This 1-1 stalemate highlights Blackburn Rovers' defensive masterclass, frustrating Coventry City's possession-heavy approach and earning a hard-fought point. Coventry, pegged as stronger, dominated stats but lacked clinical finishing, leading to moderate deviation from anticipated dominance. With efficiency steady and no disruptive events like reds, the draw feels equitable given the balance after a goalless first half. Blackburn's resolve boosts morale, while Coventry rues unconverted chances, setting up intriguing future fixtures in the league grind.

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