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Stoke City vs Plymouth: Championship match prediction
Stoke City will host Plymouth on January 4 in the 26th morning of the Championship. Will the Potters be able to put in another strong performance and earn points in their third match in a row, or will the Pilgrims be able to win for the first time in two months? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and have selected the most reliable bets. Which choice will be successful?
Command Analysis
Stoke City
EnglandCurrent form
Stoke City approached the start of the season as a contender for a place in the middle of the tournament table, the selection of players did not allow them to set more ambitious goals. In the first round, Ryan Shawcross team was not particularly stable, but so far they are coping with their task, occupying the 19th place in the table. Only four points separate the Potters from the relegation zone, so the situation may well worsen in the near future. Having drawn 0-0 with Burnley in the last round, Stoke City earned points in the second match in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
Manhoef, Pearson and Thompson are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Stoke City are unbeaten in their last two matches, winning and drawing.
- Stoke City have beaten Plymouth in their last two home games
Probable line-up: Johansson - Tchamede, Phillips, Wilmot, Gooch - Seko, Burger, Koumas, Moran, Pae - Cannon.
Plymouth Argyle
EnglandCurrent form
Plymouth were considered one of the main candidates for relegation even before the start of the season – so far this status has not been called into question. With 19 points, the Pilgrims are at the bottom of the standings, but at the same time they are only four points behind the saving 21st place – such a handicap leaves a decent chance of salvation. After the dismissal of Wayne Rooney, Plymouth, now under the management of Kevin Nanceville, drew 2:2 with Bristol City at home, thus breaking a series of two defeats in a row, but at the same time the series without victories lasted to 10 matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Wright is suspended. Bundu, Edwards and Tijani are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Plymouth have not won in their last 10 matches, losing six and drawing four.
- Plymouth have failed to score in their last four away games
Probable line-up: Hazard - Galloway, Plaguezuelo, Sux - Mumba, Gyabi, Randall, Sorinola - Al-Hajj, Whittaker - Hardy.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Stoke City last three home wins have come by this scoreline
7.60Stoke City to score in the second half
In two of Stoke City last three home games this bet has been successful
1.45Plymouth to score in second half
Stoke City have conceded in the second half in three of their last four home games
2.09Tip and bets
Stoke City have scored points against the league leaders in their last two matches, and the Potters will likely be looking for a win against the main outsider. Overall, the hosts definitely have a chance of success, and they are quite high – changing the coach in itself will not solve all of Plymouth’s problems, and the Pilgrims are particularly ugly away from home, having scored two points in 13 away matches this season. In this situation, it makes sense to give preference to the hosts, who will have enough motivation and skill for a confident victory.
We think that the visitors have no chance. The forecast is Asian handicap (-1) on Stoke City . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 2.09
Bet on total
Stoke City will undoubtedly play only to win today – three points can allow them to break away from the danger zone and the hosts are capable of setting such goals for themselves, as their opponents are the main outsider of the championship. In away matches, Plymouth is extremely stable – they regularly lose, concede goals in batches, the Potters should not have problems with scoring goals. At the same time, the Pilgrims have nothing to lose, the guests will probably also take risks and they are quite capable of responding with one goal, in the last match they managed to score twice against a difficult opponent.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 1.67
Bet on corners
Stoke City are favourites and will likely play first – the home side should win confidently on corners
The bet is Asian handicap (-2.5) on corners at Stoke City. This bet is offered at 1.79
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