Coventry vs Aston Villa confirmed lineups, team news, and key odds for the EFL Cup clash. Get expert prediction insights, starting XIs, and betting angles.
Coventry vs Aston Villa Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Coventry Building Society Arena |
The starting lineups for Coventry vs Aston Villa in the EFL Cup have been confirmed.
Coventry Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Dan Bentley, Stephen Mfuni, Joel Latibeaudiere, Aurèle Amenda, Bobby Thomas, Caleb Yirenkyi, Victor Torp, Gustavo Hamer, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Yann Gboho, Sidiki Cherif
Substitutes: Ephron Mason-Clark, Loum Tchaouna, Frank Onyeka, Ethan Pinnock, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Ellis Simms, Matt Grimes, Ben Wilson, Jake Bidwell
Aston Villa Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Marco Bizot, Tyrone Mings, Matteo Ruggeri, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Ross Barkley, Lamare Bogarde, Ibrahim Mbaye, George Hemmings, John McGinn, Tammy Abraham
Substitutes: Boubacar Kamara, Matty Cash, Zion Suzuki, Emiliano Buendía, Alejandro Garnacho, Victor Lindelöf, Nicolas Jackson, Johan Manzambi, Alysson
Coventry vs Aston Villa Immediate Reaction
Coventry
Coventry line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Dan Bentley starting in goal behind a defensive unit featuring Stephen Mfuni, Joel Latibeaudiere, Aurèle Amenda, and Bobby Thomas. Caleb Yirenkyi and Victor Torp anchor the midfield pivot, while Gustavo Hamer, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, and Yann Gboho provide attacking support for striker Sidiki Cherif.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa match that shape with a 4-2-3-1 system, starting Marco Bizot in goal alongside a back four of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tyrone Mings, and Matteo Ruggeri. Ross Barkley pairs with Lamare Bogarde at the base of midfield, with John McGinn, Ibrahim Mbaye, and George Hemmings lining up behind centre-forward Tammy Abraham.
Coventry vs Aston Villa Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured four-leg bet builder backs Aston Villa to win, with Tammy Abraham selected to score anytime. Both teams to score is also included in the selection, alongside Coventry midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi to receive a card.
Coventry vs Aston Villa Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Aston Villa field a strong starting side featuring experienced figures such as Tyrone Mings, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, John McGinn, and Tammy Abraham. While Coventry will look to make home advantage count with attacking threats like Gustavo Hamer, the visitors carry significant quality throughout their spine to secure progression.
Result Prediction: Aston Villa to win
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