Stoke will take on Luton on Tuesday, 8 April, in a match between two struggling teams in the Championship.
Both sides are currently in the fight against relegation, so who will get the important points from this match? Read our Stoke vs Luton prediction and preview to find out.
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Stoke vs Luton prediction: A low-scoring and close affair
Key stats
- Stoke drew in eight of their 20 home games in the league this season.
- Five of the last eight duels between Stoke and Luton have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Both teams have averaged fewer than 2.50 total goals per game in the Championship so far.
Correct score prediction: Stoke 1-1 Luton
With both teams doing well in the most recent games and looking for points that might turn out to be crucial for their survival in the Championship, we expect to see a cautious approach and a close game.
While we didn't see these two teams draw in a while, this game seems like it could go that way, especially since a draw would probably please both sides at this point in the season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Luton start as favourites
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.10%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Stoke vs Luton odds that the bookies expect a close contest, although the hosts are the expected winners by a thin margin.
This makes sense considering how close Stoke and Luton are in the standings and that they enter this game in similar forms.
Check out our betting tips today page for more reliable predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Neck and neck
Neither side has dominated this fixture in recent years since both teams have won three times in their last six meetings. Meanwhile, Stoke have the advantage over Luton when it comes to their overall H2H record: 19-16-13.
England Championship 10/12/24
Luton
Stoke
England Championship 04/02/23
Luton
Stoke
England Championship 08/11/22
Stoke
Luton
England Championship 10/09/22
Stoke
Luton
England Championship 23/02/22
Stoke
Luton
Stoke preview: In solid form lately
In the last six games in the league, Stoke have won twice, lost twice, and drew in two of the games, so they have been inconsistent lately. That being said, eight points from six games is a solid haul for a team in the relegation battle, but it hasn't been enough to keep Stoke out of the danger since they're currently 20th in the standings and just two points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone.
Sol Sidibe, Enda Stevens, and Josh Wilson-Esbrand are questionable for this match with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Bocat, Thompson, Burger, Manhoef, Baker, Jun-Ho & Gallagher
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Cardiff
0
Stoke
1
England Championship 08/04/25
D
Luton
1
Stoke
1
England Championship 05/04/25
D
Preston
1
Stoke
1
England Championship 29/03/25
W
QPR
1
Stoke
3
England Championship 15/03/25
L
Millwall
1
Stoke
0
Luton preview: Hoping to keep the momentum going
After they've gone 12 games in a row without a win, it seemed that Luton are doomed and that they should be packing their backs for League One, but with three wins in their last six games, the Hatters still have a chance to stay up. They are currently in the relegation zone, but they're also only two points behind the first team outside of it, with six games left to play.
When it comes to team news, Marvelous Nakamba, Elijah Adebayo, Teden Mengi, Jacob Brown, Shandon Baptiste, and Tom Lockyer are all out with injuries at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Makosso, McGuinness, Bell, Jones, Walsh, Aasgaard, Clark, Doughty, Morris & Alli
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Luton
0
England Championship 08/04/25
D
Stoke
1
Luton
1
England Championship 05/04/25
D
Leeds
1
Luton
1
England Championship 29/03/25
W
Hull
0
Luton
1
England Championship 15/03/25
D
Middlesbrough
0
Luton
0
Player to watch: Million Manhoef
The U21 Dutch international has been in good form this season for Stoke with nine goal contributions, including four goals and five assists. Manhoef is certainly the crucial piece of Stoke's offence, which is why the versatile winger is our player to watch against Luton.
