Stoke City - West Bromwich Albion predictions

The visitors understand the difficulty of the task at hand. To beat Stoke City on their own turf would be a major feat, and it is always a tough challenge.

West Bromwich Albion are coming into this match as underdogs, though the difference is not overwhelming. Even so, they’re not all that likely to win. An Away Win bet is priced at 3.00 with top online bookies, which could bring a decent profit.

Stoke City played the previous round as visitors. Nevertheless, few could have foreseen the crushing 3:0 defeat against Watford at the end, especially after the first half in which neither team managed to pull ahead.

The away team previously recorded an HT/FT draw in their home game against Leeds United. Considering bookmakers overwhelmingly saw them as the clear underdogs, there are plenty of reasons to be content with such an outcome.

The last time these two teams met in a Championship match was last season. That game ended in a draw. Stoke City have a lot more going for them this time, however, including a home-field advantage and favourable betting odds.

Michael Rose, Enda Stevens, Ben Pearson, Sam Gallagher will all have to sit this one out due to injuries, leaving the home team’s lineup in a weakened state. They still have an advantage according to betting prices, but it may not be as notable as it would have been otherwise.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 2.20, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.