Get our Coventry vs Brighton prediction, betting tips, and odds analysis ahead of the Premier League clash, featuring expert bet builder picks and lineups.
Coventry vs Brighton Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 13 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Coventry, Coventry Building Society Arena |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL |
Coventry host Brighton at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Sunday, a fixture the Seagulls go into as clear favourites against a home side still searching for their first point back in the top flight.
The Sky Blues have made a miserable start, taking zero points and failing to find the net across their opening three games, leaving them rooted to the foot of the table before this one.
Brighton have not kicked on after their opening-day statement, collecting just a single point since and desperate to sharpen up an away record that has largely deserted them of late.
There is history on Coventry's side, though: they have won their last three home meetings with Brighton in all competitions, scoring at least twice in each of those three games.
Coventry vs Brighton Form
It could hardly be grimmer reading for Coventry. They have lost six of their last seven in the Premier League and drawn a blank in six of those seven, so goals and points have both dried up completely. The 1-0 defeat at Manchester City at least offered a stubborn, organised showing to build on.
Brighton flew out of the blocks by demolishing Aston Villa on the opening day but have managed just a point since across their games with Chelsea and Leeds. Diego Gómez looks lively, having attempted three or more shots in each of his last three Premier League outings, though the away form remains a genuine concern.
Coventry vs Brighton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Coventry: Luke Woolfenden (Injured/out), Haji Wright (Injured/out), Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Injured/out), Sidiki Cherif (Injured/out)
Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma (Injured/out), Yankuba Minteh (Injured/out), Stefanos Tzimas (Injured/out), Evan Ferguson (Injured/out), Matias Orozco (Injured/out), Jack Hinshelwood (Injured/out), M. Svoboda (Injured/out), Mats Wieffer (Injured/out), Georginio Rutter (Injured/doubtful), Femi Azeez (Injured/doubtful)
Coventry
Coventry remain without Sidiki Cherif, Luke Woolfenden, Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Haji Wright, all sidelined through injury. Having gone to three central defenders at Manchester City, Frank Lampard could revert to a back four for the visit of Brighton.
Brighton
Brighton carry a huge absentee list and will be missing at least seven players, with Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Jack Hinshelwood, Mats Wieffer, Stefanos Tzimas, Evan Ferguson and Matias Orozco all ruled out. Georginio Rutter could return after sitting out the Leeds game, while new signing Femi Azeez is hoping to feature after a strain.
Coventry vs Brighton Predicted Lineup
Coventry
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Rushworth; van Ewijk, Thomas, Amenda, Dasilva; Yirenkyi, Grimes, Rudoni; Tchaouna, Awoniyi, Mason-Clark
Brighton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Dunk, Vuskovic, Boscagli; Ayari, Groß; Gómez, Yalcouyé, De Cuyper; Kostoulas
Coventry vs Brighton Key Stats & Match Facts
Coventry have failed to score in six of their last seven matches in the Premier League.
Coventry have lost six of their last seven matches in the Premier League.
Coventry have won their last three home matches against Brighton in all competitions.
Coventry have scored at least two goals in each of their last three home matches against Brighton in all competitions.
Brighton have had five or more shots on target in three of their last three matches in the Premier League.
Coventry vs Brighton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one points firmly towards the visitors. Brighton are favourites at 10/11 with Unibet and are projected to edge it 2-0 on the road, even with their long injury list. Coventry, priced at 3/1 with Coral, have the better recent record in this fixture at home, but a side yet to score this term face a real struggle against a Brighton team that racks up shots.
Best Bets
Back Coventry midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi to record Over 1.5 Player Shots. Yirenkyi is listed in a central midfield role that should see him push into the game regularly, and with Coventry needing to find a goal, Frank Lampard's side will look to get the ball wide and generate shooting positions. The market looks to have underestimated how often the midfielder gets his shot away.
Back Coventry left-back Jay Dasilva to record Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target. Dasilva operates in an attacking left-back role within Coventry's 4-3-3 and the data shows the Sky Blues like to attack down the left, so he should get forward with purpose here. Testing the keeper at least once from a team that takes long shots and crosses often looks a reasonable expectation.
Coventry vs Brighton Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder backs Brighton to win, both teams to score, Charalampos Kostoulas to score anytime and Frank Onyeka to be shown a card in what should be an open, feisty contest.
Brighton are favourites at 10/11 with Unibet and rack up the shots, having managed five or more on target in three of their last three Premier League games, so the win leg leads the ticket.
Both teams to score gets the nod given Coventry's home edge in this fixture and Brighton's habit of shipping goals, with 27 or more shots taken in three of their last three matches pointing to an open game.
Kostoulas is set to lead the line as Brighton's main attacking threat with so many forwards out, making him a sensible pick in the anytime goalscorer market.
Frank Onyeka completes the set to be shown a card, chosen for the combative, ball-winning role he tends to fill in the engine room during high-intensity fixtures like this.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 24/1 and is as short as 11/2 elsewhere.
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Coventry vs Brighton Talking Points
The obvious question is whether Coventry can finally get up and running. Three games, no points and no goals is a brutal return, yet the way they frustrated Manchester City in a 1-0 defeat suggests the fight is there. Brighton, for all their pedigree, arrive shorn of at least seven players and unable to build on that opening-day thumping of Aston Villa, with a threadbare attack now leaning heavily on Charalampos Kostoulas. Coventry's recent home record against the Seagulls offers hope, but a team still waiting for its first goal of the campaign has to prove it can convert before anyone talks up an upset.
Coventry vs Brighton Predictions FAQs
When is the Coventry vs Brighton English Premier League game?
The match kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Coventry vs Brighton being played?
The match will be played at Coventry Building Society Arena.
Where can I watch Coventry vs Brighton?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.
What competition is Coventry vs Brighton in?
Coventry vs Brighton is a Premier League fixture.
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