Coventry vs Brighton Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Coventry vs Brighton Game Preview

Newly promoted Coventry host Brighton at the Coventry Building Society Arena on September 13, 2026, and this Premier League matchup pits a winless home side against a stuttering visitor.

Coventry sit rock bottom with zero points and zero goals through three games, though a gritty 1-0 loss at Manchester City hinted the Sky Blues can trouble weaker opposition here.

Brighton opened with a demolition of Aston Villa but have managed just one point since against Chelsea and Leeds, and their road form remains a genuine concern.

The stakes are simple. Coventry need their first points of the season, while the model tabs Brighton as clear favorites to end a shaky stretch away from home.

Coventry vs Brighton Recent Results

Coventry's return to the Premier League has been miserable, with zero points and zero goals from their opening three games. They have failed to score in six of their last seven Premier League games and lost six of those seven. Still, a 1-0 defeat at Manchester City showed the Sky Blues can dig in, and they will lean on their strength defending set pieces.

Brighton flew out of the blocks by dismantling Aston Villa on opening day but have earned just one point since from games against Chelsea and Leeds. The Seagulls generate volume, having taken 15-plus shots in three of their last three Premier League games. Diego Gomez has attempted three-plus shots in each of his last three appearances, giving them attacking bite.

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), Matej 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, who are all sidelined. Frank Lampard could revert to a back four after switching to three central defenders at Manchester City.

Brighton

Brighton carry a huge absentee list and will be without 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 be involved after returning to training.

Coventry vs Brighton Predicted Lineup

Coventry

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: Rushworth; Dasilva, Amenda, Thomas, v. Ewijk; Yirenkyi, Grimes, Rudoni; Mason-Clark, Awoniyi, Tchaouna

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Verbruggen; Boscagli, Dunk, Vuskovic, Kadioglu; Ayari, Gross; De Cuyper, Yalcouye, Gomez; Kostoulas

Coventry vs Brighton Key Stats & Game Facts

• Coventry have won their last three home games against Brighton in all competitions.
• Brighton have had 15-plus shots in three of their last three games (Premier League).
• Diego Gomez has attempted three-plus shots in three of his last three appearances (Premier League).
• Pascal Gross has been carded in two of his last three appearances (Premier League).
• Brighton have received two-plus cards in three of their last three games (Premier League).

Coventry vs Brighton Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Brighton win. Coventry are winless and scoreless through three games, and while Frank Lampard's side showed fight at Manchester City, the model projects a 0-2 road victory for the Seagulls against a struggling home defense.

Best Picks

Back Coventry left-back Jay Dasilva to register at least one shot on target against Brighton. This pick sits in the Player Shots on Target market. Dasilva operates as an attacking left-back in Coventry's 4-3-3, regularly pushing into advanced positions and generating shooting opportunities, making him a credible source of efforts on goal even for a side that has struggled to find the net.

Back Brighton midfielder Malick Yalcouye to be shown a card during the match. This pick falls in the Player To Be Carded market. Brighton have collected two or more cards in three of their last three Premier League games, reflecting an aggressive team profile, and Yalcouye operating in central midfield against a physical Coventry side puts him in a position where bookings are a real possibility.

Coventry vs Brighton Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Same Game Parlay backs Brighton on the moneyline, Charalampos Kostoulas as an anytime goalscorer, both teams to score, and Frank Onyeka to be shown a card.

Brighton on the moneyline is the anchor. The Seagulls have had five-plus shots on target in three of their last three Premier League games, and the model has them as clear favorites here.

Kostoulas leads the line for Brighton and is positioned to spearhead the attack, giving him regular scoring opportunities against a Coventry side that has struggled at the back all season.

Both teams to score gets our nod because there have been 27-plus shots taken in three of Brighton's last three Premier League games, pointing to an open contest with chances at each end.

Onyeka to be carded rounds it out. Playing in central midfield, he faces a heavy defensive workload in a competitive matchup where bookings are a real possibility.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Coventry vs Brighton Talking Points

There is a homecoming subplot worth watching, with Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth facing his former club after a permanent $22.5 million transfer from Brighton. Frank Lampard praised Rushworth for keeping a cool head through the drawn-out negotiations. Despite Brighton's status as favorites, Lampard warned this could be an even tougher tactical test than Manchester City, and Fabian Hurzeler has demanded his side hit their highest standards and avoid complacency against a compact Coventry outfit still chasing their first points.

Coventry vs Brighton Predictions FAQs

When is the Coventry vs Brighton game?

The Coventry vs Brighton Premier League game will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, kicking off at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT.

Where is the Coventry vs Brighton game being played?

The game will be played at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, England.

Where can I watch the Coventry vs Brighton game on TV?

The game is scheduled for live broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.

What is the team news for Coventry vs Brighton?

Coventry remain without injured players Sidiki Cherif, Luke Woolfenden, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, and Haji Wright. Brighton are missing several key squad members including Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, and Evan Ferguson.

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