Match Overview
In this upcoming Championship match, Stoke City will face off against Burnley at the bet365 Stadium. The match is scheduled to take place on November 30th and kick-off at 15:00 GMT. Both teams are vying for a positive result in order to improve their league standings. According to the odds, Burnley enters as slight favorites with odds of 2.34, while Stoke City has odds of 3.12 for a home victory.
Historical Face-Off
These two sides have faced each other several times in the past, with mixed results between them. In their most recent encounter last season, Burnley emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Stoke City. Looking back further into history reveals that these matches tend to be tightly contested affairs often decided by slim margins.
Interestingly enough, goals have been hard to come by when these teams meet head-to-head recently, with only one or fewer goals being scored in four out of their last five meetings across all competitions.
Team Form: Stoke City
Stoke City has had an inconsistent run of form lately but remains competitive within the Championship table. They have managed two wins from their last six matches across all competitions and currently sit in 14th position in the league standings.
At home this season, Stoke City has shown resilience and determination having lost just twice out of nine games played so far at bet365 Stadium. Their attacking prowess is evident through scoring an average of almost two goals per game on home turf.
Their latest match was a goalless draw against Preston North End where they failed to convert chances into goals despite dominating possession throughout the game.
Team Form: Burnley
Burnley comes into this fixture riding high on confidence after some impressive performances both overall and away from home this season. They have won three of their last six matches on the road and currently sit in a promising 3rd position in the Championship table.
Their defensive solidity has been key to their success, conceding just four goals away from home so far this season. Burnley’s ability to grind out results is evident through several narrow victories they have secured recently.
In their most recent match against Coventry City, Burnley emerged as comfortable winners with a convincing 2-0 victory. This result further highlights their strong form and determination heading into this clash against Stoke City.
Key Players Spotlight
For Stoke City, Thomas Cannon will be one player to watch out for. The attacker has shown glimpses of his quality throughout the season and will look to make an impact in front of goal. On the other hand, Jay Rodriguez has been instrumental for Burnley with his clinical finishing abilities and could pose a significant threat to Stoke City’s defense.
Statistical Insights
Stoke City’s recent matches have seen them struggle defensively at times, conceding an average of over one goal per game across all competitions. However, they have also displayed attacking prowess by scoring eight goals during that same period.
Burnley’s strength lies in their solid defensive organization which has resulted in only six goals conceded so far this season – the lowest among all teams in the Championship. Their disciplined approach allows them to control games effectively while capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes.
Match Prediction: Stoke City vs Burnley
Based on current form and statistical analysis, it is expected that both teams will put up a strong fight but ultimately cancel each other out. Considering Stoke City’s resilience at home and Burnley’s impressive defensive record away from home, we predict a closely contested encounter ending with a draw.
Stoke City 1 – 1 Burnley
