Stoke City - Derby County betting tips and odds

Stoke City are firm favourites in this matchup, and backing them may offer surprising betting value. It’s a very safe bet, though we suppose an upset is not outside the realm of possibility. We wouldn’t count on Derby County winning, though.

Though it may not be particularly attractive to punters, this match is at least easy to predict. Anything but a Home Win is probably wishful thinking for Derby County, whose victory has been priced at a hefty 5.40.

The Potters’s last home match against Middlesbrough ended in a 0:0 draw as neither team managed to score a tiebreaker in the second half. Despite playing at home, however, Stoke City were considered slightly weaker in that match-up.

Derby County narrowly won their latest home game 1:0. Considering how stronger their opponents West Bromwich Albion were, such an outcome is close to a miracle.

Looking strictly at the home side, this match can be a solid choice for a bet like the Under 5 Goals market. Their previous two games at Bet365 Stadium ended up confirming even Under 5 Goals.

The previous two Championship clashes Derby County played ended with either one goal on the board or none at all. That doesn’t make for exciting viewing, but it can signal a decent Under 5 Goals opportunity.

Though a home win is priced at 1.75, the hosts lost their most recent game against The Rams. The two teams played earlier in the season, though Stoke City were the visitors and the goal difference was quite narrow.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Thursday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

Considering the teams’ respective records and histories, and Under 2.5 Goals bet here is a shoo-in. The returns are not exactly jaw-dropping, but that’s to be expected from a bet as safe as this one.