Ace Football previews the Championship game between Stoke and Bristol City who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Bristol City come to Bet365 Stadium for the Championship match on Saturday, Stoke will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Stoke approach round 12 as number 6 in the Championship table with 19 points on their account so far. With 11 rounds behind them, Bristol City have amassed 14 points, placing them as number 16 in the standings.
Form: Stoke vs Bristol City
Stoke Form
Stoke have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Bolton by 1-2. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-3 against Middlesbrough, before achieving a 0-1 win against Derby. Stoke claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Championship. They also drew zero and lost three, as they scored 11 and conceded nine goals.
Bristol City Form
A draw is all that prevents Bristol City from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed this single draw against Charlton as the match ended 1-1 before getting trounced against Blackburn by a 0-1 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Sheffield United won the game and the exact score was 0-1. Bristol City won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches says 11 goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting facts for Stoke and Bristol City
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Stoke and Bristol City. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 9 of the last 11 Stoke matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Stoke matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Stoke home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Stoke home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Stoke have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In the last 5 Bristol City matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Bristol City away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Bristol City matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 5 Bristol City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Bristol City matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Stoke vs Bristol City
Jack McGlynn has been great for Stoke lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Bristol City are optimistic that Scott Twine doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Popular markets: Stoke vs Bristol City
Full-time result
Stoke claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Bristol City won four of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing two in this series of matches. Stoke have not lost to Bristol City in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Stoke scored first in six of their last ten home games. Bristol City got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 7 consecutive away games Bristol City played. Stoke managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Stoke have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Bristol City.
Total goals
Stoke saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Bristol City’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Stoke scored at least once in their previous 11 matches.
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