With both Stoke and Queens P.R. sitting comfortably mid-table, both will be out to strenghten their position when facing off on Saturday. Stoke find themselves sad placed 13th in the table on 57 points from 44 games. In 10th place Queens P.R. are 5 points ahead in the standings.
Stoke sit below expectations in the table, while Queens P.R. are faring even better than hoped for. The former will have to up their game on Saturday to achieve a result here.
Stoke did not win the last 5 matches in a row;Stoke did not win the last 3 matches in a row at home;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Stoke’s last 6 of 8 matches;Stoke scored in the last 5 of 7 matches.
Queens P.R. scored in the last 17 of 19 matches;Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Queens P.R.’s last 7 of 9 matches;Queens P.R. conceded in the last 8 of 10 matches;Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Queens P.R.’s last 4 of 6 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The mood around Stoke is pretty low right since a win has proven hard to come by in recent weeks. In their last 3 matches Stoke ended with a 0-0 draw against Preston, followed by a 3-2 defeat against Coventry. Their most recent match brought a 1-1 draw with Nottingham F..
Results have been on par, so to speak, for Queens P.R. in recent weeks as results have performed as expected. In their previous 3 matches Queens P.R. managed to win 2-1 against Middlesbrough and went on to a 1-0 win against Swansea. Their latest match served up a 3-1 defeat against Norwich.
It has the look of an equal match up, however Queens P.R. still seem slightly better value with overall form looking a little better than Stoke’s.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The last time Stoke played Queens P.R. at The Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium the game finished with a 0-0 scoreline. With just 6 of their previous 10 matches going over 2.5 goals, the value bet could be going for under 2.5 goals. Each side claimed 3 wins in their last 10 meetings in the Championship, while 4 matches ended in a draw. A very equal encounter seem to be on the cards here with a draw being the high value bet.
Placed sad 13th in the table Stoke have amassed 57 points after 44 matches. On 62 points Queens P.R. are ranked in 10th place with an equal amount of matches to their name.
The bookmakers have the two sides more or less evenly matched in the betting market. Betting on Stoke will pay out at 2.40, as bookies predict Stoke are in with a 42% chance of beating Queens P.R.. If you wish to bet the draw, there are odds at 3.20 on offer, while an away win for Queens P.R. pays out at 3.00. Stoke won 4 of their last 10 home league games whereas Queens P.R. lost 3 of their last 10 away league games.
Looking at the prices on offer by the bookmakers, the chance of this match seeing both teams to score (BTTS) lies at 56%. This equals odds 1.80 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Speculating in the opposite outcome that at least one side keeps a clean sheet pays out at 2.00. The last 10 home league games for Stoke averaged 2.1 goals per game with BTTS paying out 4 of these last 10 matches.In the previous 10 away league games for Queens P.R. the average total goals were 2.3 with 6 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
According to the bookmakers the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 48%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 2.10 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.73. Stoke’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 2.1 goals a game. 5 of Stoke’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals.Queens P.R.’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.3 goals per game. 5 of the last 10 away matches for Queens P.R. went over 2.5 goals.
