Stoke City vs Blackpool
5th March 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick 1-0 Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/1 odds taken 1612 GMT, Friday 4 March
In the EFL Championship on Saturday afternoon, Michael O’Neill’s Stoke City welcome Neil Critchley’s Blackpool to the bet365 Stadium. The two look well matched on paper as only one point separates the pair in the current Championship table. Both sides are unlikely to reach the top six, but three points for either this weekend could keep their slim hopes alive. The Potters are the favourites on home soil, but the Tangerines will fancy their chances of leaving with a positive result. Keep reading for the latest odds and predictions.
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Stoke City Preview – Will the Potters end winless run?
Stoke City have struggled for consistency this season. They were in the top-six mix not too long ago, but the Potters now find themselves languishing in 15th place. They have taken 44 points from 33 games, winning 12, drawing eight and losing 13.
Stoke go into this one having lost three in a row in the Championship. After league defeats to Luton Town and Bournemouth, City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Premier League Crystal Palace in midweek.
Michael O’Neill’s side have failed to win in five since a 3-0 home league success over Swansea City a month back, which remains their only Championship victory in eight. Can they start a revival with three points on home turf this Saturday?
Blackpool Preview – Can the Seasiders leave the Potteries with a positive result?
After winning promotion via the EFL League One play-off route last term, staying in the Championship was Blackpool’s main priority this season. The Tangerines have passed with flying colours, as they are a whopping 22 points clear of 22nd.
The Seasiders still have eyes for the play-offs, and they got back on track with a thumping 4-1 home victory over Reading last time out. Pool are in 14th right now, nine points away from sixth-place Luton Town.
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Blackpool’s away form has been their Achilles heel, with the Tangerines failing to win any of their previous nine fixtures on the road across all competitions. Can they put things right at the weekend?
Stoke City vs Blackpool Betting Advice
Stoke left with all three points when these teams squared off at Bloomfield Road earlier in the season. Steven Fletcher’s 79th-minute strike was enough for a 1-0 away success.
They met at the bet365 in the cup last term, with Stoke winning 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw. However, this will be the first league meeting on this ground since a Premier League affair back in December 2010.
Key Facts – Stoke City vs Blackpool Betting Tip
- Stoke have lost three in a row
- Blackpool have not won away from home since October
- Only one point separates the pair in the table
Stoke have struggled of late, and this will be another stern test. Blackpool have more than held their own this season, and we fancy the Seasiders to avenge the November defeat and stop their winless away run with a narrow victory of their own this Saturday. Check out the superb price of 10/1 for Blackpool to win 1-0.
Josh Bowler is a man in red-hot form right now, scoring five times in his last seven appearances for Pool. Back Bowler to find the net at the bet365 at 6/1.
The best betting odds for Stoke City vs Blackpool
Stoke City to win: 10/11 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Blackpool to win: 10/3 at Bet365
