Blackpool - Stoke City betting tips and odds

Blackpool will have to fight an uphill battle to win this match. They are the underdogs of the matchup – though Stoke City don’t have a huge advantage. Still, with the 3.04 odds on a home win, things may get a bit dicey.

The Potters are regarded as favourites, but that doesn’t mean they can relax. With an almost negligible difference in the perceived strength of these two teams, sub-standard play is a recipe for disaster.

When we talk about Blackpool’s previous Championship result, it’s fair to say hosts can be pretty happy to have avoided a heavier defeat. They were the 5.50 underdogs last time out and a narrow Swansea City HT/FT loss is not something to scoff at.

The Potters are coming on the back of a 3:0 victory in their most recent Championship game. They were the hosts in that instance, though, and the matchup against Huddersfield Town was largely favourable as well. In other words – they performed as well as could be expected, but the triumph itself was nothing extraordinary.

Blackpool can’t seem to maintain a proper defence whenever they play as visitors. With 7 concessions over the past three away games, it’s obvious some tweaks need to be made in defence.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

It’s clear that Stoke are the favourites in this matchup, and they have the numbers to back that up. They faced Blackpool earlier this season and snagged a decisive victory which they’ll be looking to repeat.

With no injuries reported on either side of the pitch, both coaches have their full rosters at their disposal. As such, the odds remain firmly in the visitors’ favour.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 2.17 odds offered at 888Sport.