Frank Lampard looking annoyed at Coventry City towards Unai Emery managing Aston Villa

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Supercomputer predicts Coventry City vs Aston Villa in Carabao Cup showdown

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15 Sep 2026, 11:10 am

Aston Villa are looking ahead to a Carabao Cup clash with Coventry City on Wednesday.

The Villans had looked to be back to a version of their best with a win over Club Brugge.

That was quickly dashed after falling to a late 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Things aren't going well, but it could always be worse.

Frank Lampard's Sky Blues have had a disastrous start to their first campaign back in the Premier League.

The Carabao Cup provides a welcome distraction for both sides, but who is being backed to book a place in the fourth round?

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Frustration is starting to grow in B6 after a strange campaign so far.

New signings haven't truly been given a chance while the old crop look to be struggling without their former teammates.

Despite that, Unai Emery continues to be backed after the work he has already done at Villa Park.

The Spaniard could really do with a positive experience in the League Cup this season to distract from the struggles he may face in the Premier League.

Coventry will have similar ambitions, but aren't backed to halt the claret and blue outfit.

That is according to the Opta Analyst supercomputer as Villa have been given a 40 per cent chance of victory at the CBS Arena.

The hosts have been backed at 33 per cent, while a draw and a penalty shootout is set at 25 per cent.

A win would represent a first for Emery against Coventry and a much-needed result in the Carabao Cup.

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It would be a new feeling for the Spaniard to win against the Sky Blues.

That would be a plus in itself, but would be made better by winning in the competition for the first time since September 2024.

Villa last beat Wycombe Wanderers in the League Cup as Emi Buendia and Jhon Duran netted to make sure the away side's 70 per cent possession and 10 shots counted for something.

That is the only win Emery has won in the tournament since taking charge, having lost to Manchester United, Everton, Crystal Palace and Brentford previously.

The latter came last season on penalties as the Bees won despite creating no big chances compared to Villa's three.

It would be a very unfamiliar feeling for the B6 boss to win in the Carabao Cup, especially against a team he is yet to face in his career.

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