Championship side Stoke City welcome Premier League outfit Fulham to bet365 Stadium on Sunday, 15 February, as both sides take a break from league action and focus on their FA Cup fourth-round clash.
The winners of this tie will advance to the round of 16 of the competition, with the hosts hoping to return to form and cause a cup shock.
As part of this week's round of FA Cup betting tips, check out our Stoke City vs Fulham prediction below.
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Stoke City vs Fulham prediction: Away side to ensure no cup upset
Key Stats:
- The Potters have scored just two goals in their last six matches.
- Fulham come into this clash on the back of three consecutive losses but have played both Manchester clubs in that time.
- First meeting between the pair since 2022, with Stoke City have lost their last three against the Cottagers.
Correct score prediction: Stoke City 1-3 Fulham
Fulham will look to take advantage of their game against a side in the league below and end their run of three straight losses. Marco Silva's side may field a weakened side but will hope a win can give them some much-needed momentum they can translate into their league performances.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Premier League side backed to advance
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.67%
- AWAY: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.89%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The odds for this tie do not provide any shocks, with Fulham heavily backed to progress at 57.89%. A draw and a Stoke City win are evenly matched at around 25% and 26%.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Fulham in recent encounters
Although they have not played each other since 2022, Fulham come into this one with the better head-to-head record. The Cottagers have won the the last three against their weekend opponents, although Stoke City had won the previous three before that.
Stoke preview: A side in desperate need of goals
Stoke City have been on a barren run in front of goal that has stopped the Potters getting positive results and ultimately seen them slip down the table. While in need of changing their fortunes around sooner rather than later, Mark Robins may look to make changes ahead of Sunday's cup tie.
Bosun Lawal was replaced before half time against Charlton because of an injury and will miss this one. Divin Mubama, Robert Bozenik, Sam Gallagher, Lewis Baker, Junior Tchamadeu and Gavin Bazunu will all also be unavailable through injury.
Predicted lineup: Simkin (GK); Talovierov, Phillips, Wilmot, Cresswell; Seko, Pearson; Manhoef, Rigo, Thomas; Cisse
Last five results:
- Charlton 1-0 Stoke City
- West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Stoke City
- Stoke City 0-2 Southampton
- Birmingham 1-1 Stoke City
- Stoke City 1-2 Middlesbrough
Fulham preview: Wholesale changes possible
Taking on a side a division below, Marco Silva may look to make changes ahead of this one. Only Tom Cairney and Sasa Lukic will miss out due to injury, giving Fulham the luxury of resting first-team players if needed. One of those changes could come in goal, expect Bernd Leno to be replaced with Benjamin Lecomte.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK); Castagne, Diop, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Reed, King; Bobb, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Kusi-Asare
Last five results:
- Manchester City 3-0 Fulham
- Fulham 1-2 Everton
- Manchester United 3-2 Fulham
- Fulham 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
- Leeds United 1-0 Fulham
Player to watch: Kevin
Fulham forward Kevin has been in good form recently and will be a player to keep an eye on ahead of this one. He scored in the Premier League a few weeks ago and also found the back of the net in their third-round victory over Middlesbrough.
