Carabao Cup Plymouth Argyle 25 Aug 2026 19:45 Coventry City Prediction: Coventry City to win 1.61 View Odds > Pick your prediction Plymouth ArgyleDraw Coventry City Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City Prediction & Betting Tips – 25/08/2026 25 Aug 2026 Home Park Louis HecqHome Park plays host to a tasty Carabao Cup second-round tie on 25th August 2026, as Plymouth Argyle welcome Coventry City under the Devon floodlights. League One side Plymouth face newly promoted Premier League opposition in a classic cup mismatch on paper, though the atmosphere at this compact ground could prove a leveller. With no extra time in this round, the tie goes straight to penalties if level after ninety minutes, adding an extra layer of intrigue to proceedings. A proper cup night beckons. Our prediction X2: Double Chance Draw or Coventry City 1.61 on BetVictor · Confidence Medium Odds recorded on 23 Aug 2026 at 22:39 · Odds are subject to changeMatch AnalysisCoventry City arrive at Home Park as clear favourites at 1.61, backed by Premier League status and a dominant 4-0 H2H victory in December 2024. Frank Lampard's side carry undeniable class even with a rotated XI.4W-1D-0L in their last five matches, outperforming Plymouth's recent run.4-0 H2H demolition of Plymouth at their own ground in December 2024.Premier League quality retained through Rushworth, Thomas, Onyeka and Simms despite rotation.34 bookmakers align on Coventry as heavy favourites, reflecting the structural class gap.Plymouth Argyle, a League One side, face a steep challenge but enter at 4.75 with genuine cup-night energy. A sold-out Home Park and Cleverley's free-swing mentality give them a platform to cause problems.League One status represents a two-division gap against a Premier League opponent.4 first-team absentees including Baidoo and Boateng reduce Plymouth's attacking options.Plymouth's 3W-1D-1L recent form, while solid, pales against Coventry's consistency.Key point: With Coventry rotating and cohesion uncertain, backing the draw at 3.80 covers Plymouth's real upset potential and the no-extra-time penalty shootout scenario. Form & Statistics: Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City Plymouth Argyle Recent form W Wins1/1 (100%) Draws0/1 (0%) Losses0/1 (0%) Season statistics (1) 3Total goals 47%Both teams score 2.1Goals scored 0.9Goals conceded Coventry City Recent form L Wins0/1 (0%) Draws0/1 (0%) Losses1/1 (100%) Season statistics (1) 3Total goals 55%Both teams score 2Goals scored 1Goals conceded Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City: Head-to-Head Plymouth Argyle 50 % Draws 0 % Coventry City 50 % Average statistics (recent meetings) 4Total goals 50%Both teams score 3.5Home goals 0.5Away goals 100%Over 2.5 goals 0%Under 2.5 goals Probable lineup Lineups: Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City Plymouth Argyle4-3-3Starters1 Murphy Mahoney2 Wes Harding3 Mathias Ross4 Julio Pleguezuelo5 Alex Hartridge6 Harvey White7 Joe Edwards8 Caleb Watts9 Xavier Amaechi10 Aribim Pepple11 Tegan FinnBenchJames StorerBradley IbrahimCaleb RobertsMatthew SorinolaJames SharpeAbsentMichael Baidoo (Hamstring injury (12-week rehab from Aug 8, 2026).)Owen Oseni (Thigh injury.)Freddie Issaka (Groin injury.)Malachi Boateng (Knee injury (picked up Aug 22, 2026).)Coventry City4-2-3-1Starters1 Carl Rushworth2 Milan van Ewijk3 Bobby Thomas4 Aurèle Amenda5 Jay DaSilva6 Frank Onyeka7 Victor Torp8 Tatsuhiro Sakamoto9 Jack Rudoni10 Ephron Mason-Clark11 Ellis SimmsBenchBen WilsonJoel LatibeaudiereLuke WoolfendenLiam KitchingJosh EcclesMatt GrimesCaleb YirenkyiBrandon Thomas-AsanteLoum TchaounaTaiwo AwoniyiSidiki CherifAbsentOliver Dovin (injury)Miguel Ángel Brau (injury)Haji Wright (Serious quad injury (sidelined for up to three months from Aug 19, 2026).) Low confidenceBoth lineups carry a speculative caveat, drawn from secondary sources rather than confirmed team news, so some late changes remain possible before kickoff. The anticipated 4-3-3 versus 4-2-3-1 shape sets up an interesting midfield contest, with Plymouth's three-man engine room tasked with disrupting Coventry's double pivot of Frank Onyeka and Victor Torp.For Coventry, Ellis Simms leads the line in what looks a rotated but still competitive away side, whilst Plymouth will lean on the energy of Xavier Amaechi and Aribim Pepple to stretch a back four that may itself feature unfamiliar combinations given the cup context.Our VerdictCoventry's superiority across recent meetings, including a commanding 4-0 victory in the most notable head-to-head clash, makes the draw or away double chance the standout selection here. Even with expected rotation from Lampard, the quality gap between a Premier League squad and a League One side should tell. The away win at 1.61 offers decent standalone value, while backing both teams to score at N/A appeals given Plymouth's free-swing mentality and the likely introduction of fringe attackers like young Tegan Finn. Odds correct at time of publication.Competition: Carabao CupStage: 2nd RoundDate: 25 Aug 2026Time: 19:45 BSTStadium: Home ParkFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the best bet for Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City?The Draw or Away win (X2) is the standout selection here. Coventry City, newly promoted to the Premier League, carry the superior quality even through rotation, and are clear favourites at 1.61. Yet Plymouth's home atmosphere and their 3-1 victory over Coventry as recently as April 2025 keep the draw firmly live, making the away side or draw the most prudent wager.What time does Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City kick off?This Carabao Cup second-round tie kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 25th August 2026. The match takes place at Home Park, Plymouth Argyle's ground in Plymouth, Devon, where a sold-out crowd is anticipated to create a formidable atmosphere for the hosts.Where can I watch Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City on TV?Broadcast arrangements for this Carabao Cup second-round fixture have not been confirmed in the information available. It is advisable to check with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, the primary rights holders for the Carabao Cup in the United Kingdom, closer to kickoff for the most up-to-date coverage details.What is Plymouth Argyle's recent record against Coventry City?The head-to-head record between these two sides is notably mixed in recent memory. Coventry City recorded a commanding 4-0 victory at their own ground in December 2024, yet Plymouth responded emphatically with a 3-1 win over Coventry in April 2025, underlining that neither side holds a straightforward psychological advantage heading into this cup tie.The post Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City Prediction & Betting Tips – 25/08/2026 appeared first on The Football Faithful.