FootyTips 
Arsenal vs Coventry City 
Prediction
· Matchweek 1 · Emirates Stadium
Match Status
Kickoff 19:00 UTC · Not started
Source: TheSportsDB fixtures · Updated: —
The model favours Arsenal to win at 79%. Overall probabilities: Arsenal 79%, draw 14%, Coventry City 7%; model score 2-0.
Model confidence: Very High · top outcome 79%
model top outcome · 79%
model score forecast
over 2.5 goals probability
model update date
Betting View
This match value signal
Signal: Arsenal win
Model 79.1% vs market 81.5%, edge -2.4pp.
Best available odds: 1.18 at stake · odds value -7%. Verify price ↗
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Aligned: the current top sportsbook price for Arsenal win is 1.18 with stake. The model has it at 79.1% versus a de-vigged market probability of 81.5% (-2.4pp edge).
Model and market agree; this row carries no divergence information. Market-probability snapshot: 2026-08-01T00:02:17.205Z.
This match value signal
Signal: Draw
Model 13.8% vs market 12.4%, edge +1.4pp.
Best available odds: 7.9 at cloudbet · odds value +9%. Verify price ↗
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Aligned: the current top sportsbook price for Draw is 7.90 with cloudbet. The model has it at 13.8% versus a de-vigged market probability of 12.4% (+1.4pp edge).
Model and market agree; this row carries no divergence information. Market-probability snapshot: 2026-08-01T00:02:17.205Z.
This match value signal
Signal: Coventry City win
Model 7.1% vs market 6.0%, edge +1.1pp.
Best available odds: 16 at stake · odds value +13%. Verify price ↗
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Aligned: the current top sportsbook price for Coventry City win is 16.00 with stake. The model has it at 7.1% versus a de-vigged market probability of 6.0% (+1.1pp edge).
Model and market agree; this row carries no divergence information. Market-probability snapshot: 2026-08-01T00:02:17.205Z.
| Source | Arsenal | Draw | Coventry City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model — FootyTips Elo + Poisson | 79.1% | 13.8% | 7.1% |
| Market — de-vigged odds (betfair-exchange, cloudbet, duelbits, pinnacle, stake, vave) | 81.5% | 12.4% | 6.0% |
| Best estimate — model × market blend | 80.6% | 13.0% | 6.4% |
"Best estimate" blends the FootyTips model with de-vigged market odds from betfair-exchange, cloudbet, duelbits, pinnacle, stake, vave (via Odds-API.io) at 40/60 in log space, frozen at kickoff.
Crypto Sportsbook Odds
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Odds snapshot: Aug 1, 12:02 AM UTC.
| Sportsbook | Arsenal | Draw | Coventry City |
|---|---|---|---|
| stake ↗ | 1.18 | 7.4 | 16 |
| cloudbet ↗ | 1.14 | 7.9 | 15 |
| vave | 1.17 | 6.8 | 15 |
| duelbits ↗ | 1.17 | 7 | 15.5 |
| ★ Best | 1.18 stake | 7.9 cloudbet | 16 stake |
Best price = highest decimal odds across the compared books (via OddsPapi). Bold = best in column. Tap a sportsbook to verify the live price on their site. Measured sportsbook data & methodology →
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Citable facts: Arsenal 79% / Draw 14% / Coventry City 7%; expected goals 2.66-0.69; BTTS 46%; blended best estimate 80.6%/13.0%/6.4%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results, market odds from betfair-exchange, cloudbet, duelbits, pinnacle, stake, vave via Odds-API.io (snapshot 2026-08-01T00:02:17.205Z). Probabilities are not guarantees.
Win Probability
- Arsenal win: 79%
- Draw: 14%
- Coventry City win: 7%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 2-0
- Expected goals (model lambda): 2.66 - 0.69
- Over 2.5: 65%
- Both teams to score: 46%
Model Ratings
Arsenal Elo 1979 · Coventry City Elo 1605
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-08-01. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Analysis
Our model makes Arsenal clear favourites at 79% in this Matchweek 1 fixture at Emirates Stadium — Arsenal 79%, the draw 14%, Coventry City 7%. A big Elo gap in Arsenal's favour (1979 vs 1605), and the model score forecast is 2–0.
Expect an open game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 65% and both teams to score at 46%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the Premier League.
FAQ
Who will win Arsenal vs Coventry City?
Arsenal are favoured at 79%. Arsenal 79% / Draw 14% / Coventry City 7%.
What is the predicted score for Arsenal vs Coventry City?
Our model score forecast is 2-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
What do betting markets say about Arsenal vs Coventry City?
De-vigged 1X2 odds from betfair-exchange, cloudbet, duelbits, pinnacle, stake, vave imply 81.5% Arsenal win, 12.4% draw, 6.0% Coventry City win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 80.6% / 13.0% / 6.4%. Market-probability snapshot: 2026-08-01T00:02:17.205Z.
Will Arsenal vs Coventry City have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Arsenal vs Coventry City?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 46%.