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CoventryvsSunderlandpredicted lineup

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UpcomingSat, 31st Oct 263pm GMT · 11am ETGW9EPLThe Coventry Building Society ArenaReferee: Simon Hooper
FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Press room

Manager press conferences

Before Sunderland · Sat 3pm · EPL

Lampard faced the media at 1:30pm.

Nothing published yet. Last checked the club site at 12:02am.

Before Coventry · Sat 3pm · EPL

Bris faced the media at 1:30pm.

Nothing published yet. Last checked the club site at 12:06am.

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Manager quotes, not confirmed lineups · locks 1pm
Before kickoff

12 meetings on record. Coventry 5, Sunderland 1, 6 draws.

The record
CoventryRotates

64% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

  • Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
  • M. van Ewijk has started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Sunderland.
SunderlandRotates

36% of the XI kept, last 6 matches

  • Tight turnaround. Sunderland played an EFL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
  • T. Hume has started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Coventry.
Who's likely to win
Coventry
45%
Draw
45%
Sunderland
10%

The match model's tip: Double chance : Coventry or draw.

Match oddsCoventry 2.90 · Sunderland 2.30
Coventry
2.90
Draw
3.25
Sunderland
2.30
Early crowd picks

Coventry's predicted XI

6 predictions

Coventry

Early XI · 4-2-3-1
Rushworth
van Ewijk
Pinnock
!
Thomas
Dasilva
Onyeka
Mfuni
Thomas-Asante
Sakamoto
Rudoni
Cherif
Ring = the Oracle's confidence in each pick.Nailed onProbableToss-upPunt

Fan percentages take over once 20 people have predicted.

Crowd check
Doubtful
Thomas stays in the XI, but is a doubt.

Team news

Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.

HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS

Coventry vs Sunderland record

5
Coventry wins
6
Draws
1
Sunderland wins

12 meetings on record

Coventry
  • M. van Ewijk started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Sunderland
  • B. Thomas started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Sunderland
Sunderland
  • T. Hume started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Coventry
  • L. O'Nien started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Coventry
LAST MEETINGS
About this match

Coventry vs Sunderland lineups

Updated

Predicted lineups and team news for Coventry vs Sunderland in the Premier League on 31 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 3pm GMT kickoff.

Coventry predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rushworth; van Ewijk, Pinnock, Thomas, Dasilva; Onyeka, Mfuni; Thomas-Asante, Sakamoto, Rudoni; Cherif.

What is the predicted lineup for Coventry vs Sunderland?
Coventry predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rushworth; van Ewijk, Pinnock, Thomas, Dasilva; Onyeka, Mfuni; Thomas-Asante, Sakamoto, Rudoni; Cherif. Our predicted XIs for Coventry and Sunderland are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
When are the confirmed lineups for Coventry vs Sunderland announced?
Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
What time does Coventry vs Sunderland kick off?
Coventry vs Sunderland kicks off at 3pm GMT on 31 Oct 2026.

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