Championship table toppers Stoke City host high-flying West Bromwich Albion at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 30 August, in a top-of-the-table clash with significant early season implications.
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Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion prediction: A nervy encounter on the cards
Key stats
- Stoke City are undefeated in nine of their last 11 Championship matches.
- The Potters have lost one of their last five home league outings.
- West Brom have won just one of their last three competitive games.
- The Baggies are victorious in four of their last six away league H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Stoke City 2-2 West Bromwich Albion
Mark Robins’ Potters were dealt a huge blow in their previous match, as Bradford City upset them with a 3-0 thrashing in the EFL Cup, inflicting Stoke’s first loss of the season. The hosts have been in superb form in the league, though, winning each of their opening three matches by an aggregate score of 8-2. Meanwhile, new West Brom manager Ryan Mason lost points for the first time this league campaign following a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth. Although Stoke are in impeccable league form, the visitors are no pushovers. Expect this encounter to end in a draw as both sides look to cancel each other out for the fourth time in five Championship meetings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Close call
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.6%
*odds from Oddschecker, subject to change
Ahead of Middlesbrough on goal difference, Stoke City are under pressure to deliver all three points at home. They are the slight favourites, given the odds of 6/4 (2.50) in their favour, which suggests a 40% chance of success here.
West Bromwich Albion might have seen their perfect start to the league season come to a halt, but they are still a side with enough firepower to do the damage. Priced at 7/4 (2.75) with a 36.3% win probability rate, they are expected to give Stoke a run for their money.
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Most recent H2Hs: Another draw?
The two sides met at the start of the year in the previous season’s return fixture, with that match ending in a 1-1 draw. The result marked a third draw in the space of five matches. Stoke last won a H2H back in August 2023.
England Championship 18/01/25
West Brom
Stoke
England Championship 24/08/24
Stoke
West Brom
England Championship 06/04/24
Stoke
West Brom
England Championship 17/12/23
West Brom
Stoke
England EFL Cup 08/08/23
Stoke
West Brom
Stoke preview: Four wins in four?
Divin Mubama is suspended for this match, while Lamine Cisse and Sam Gallagher continue to recover from their injuries.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Cresswell, Wilmot, Lawal, Tchamadeu, Baker, Seo, Manhoef, Bae, Thomas & Bozenik
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Derby
0
Stoke
0
England Championship 25/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Stoke
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Leeds
6
Stoke
0
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Sheff Wed
0
Stoke
2
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Cardiff
0
Stoke
1
West Brom preview: Can they avoid a loss?
Ryan Mason has Daryl Dyke and Tammer Bany sidelined for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Griffiths (GK), Furlong, Phillips, Campbell, Styles, Molumby, Mowatt, Price, Fellows, Grant & Heggebo
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Luton
3
West Brom
5
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Cardiff
0
West Brom
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Derby
3
West Brom
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Coventry
2
West Brom
0
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Watford
1
West Brom
2
Player to watch: Isaac Price
West Brom midfield prodigy Isaac Price has been in remarkable form for the visitors, with three goals and two assists in his side’s opening four games of the season. The 21-year-old can be relied upon in the middle-third – expect him to cause Stoke’s defence some real issues with his playmaking ability.