Stoke City vs Luton Town
20th February 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick 1-0 Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/2 odds taken 1201 GMT, Friday 19 February
Stoke City and Luton Town go head-to-head in the EFL Championship this Saturday. After picking up a rare win in midweek, the Potters will be hoping to follow that up with another three points at the bet365 Stadium at the weekend. As you would expect, Michael O’Neill’s boys are the favourites in this one. Check out the latest betting odds and tips.
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Stoke City Preview – Potters to make it back-to-back wins?
Stoke City picked up a precious victory in midweek, with Steven Fletcher’s goal in the 83rd minute giving the Potters a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the bet365 Stadium. That was City’s first victory in any competition since a 1-0 home league triumph over Blackburn Rovers on 19th December.
Before the vital midweek win, Stoke had not tasted victory in the Championship in nine games, drawing six and losing three. As a result, they have slipped away from the play-offs. Nevertheless, they will be looking to build on Tuesday’s win with another three points on home soil this weekend.
O’Neill’s side have struggled at home in recent months, losing three of their last five league and cup games at the bet365. Still, they are the 6/5 favourites with the bookies to win this one.
Luton Town Preview – Narrow defeat for the Hatters?
Luton Town are having a decent season under Nathan Jones. The Hatters have been around mid-table for most of the campaign, winning ten, drawing seven and losing 12 of their opening 29 league fixtures.
However, Town have struggled of late, winning just one of six league and cup games since a stunning 1-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on 16th January. In midweek, Luton lost 2-0 at home to in-form Cardiff City, which was their third Championship loss in five.
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In their last away game, Luton picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win over Birmingham City at St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium, with Dan Potts scoring the only goal of the game. Can Jones’ troops shock Stoke on Saturday?
Stoke City vs Luton Town Betting Advice
Back in October, City secured an impressive win at Kenilworth Road. Steven Fletcher opened the scoring just after half time, with Nick Powell doubling Stoke’s advantage shortly after. The Potters have a good recent record in this fixture, not losing to the Hatters since December 2000, winning five and drawing four of the last nine meetings.
Key Facts – Stoke City vs Luton Town Betting Tip
- Stoke are unbeaten in nine against Luton, winning five and drawing four
- The Potters have won just two of their last 14 Championship matches
- The Hatters have lost five of their previous seven away games in all competitions
Since a memorable 4-3 home win over Huddersfield Town on 21st November, Stoke’s last four wins have all been by a goal to nil. The 1-0 Potters victory on Saturday is available at the generous odds of 11/2.
Stoke have won 13 times across all competitions this season, keeping clean sheets in 11 of those. Back the Potters to win to nil on Saturday at 12/5.
Steven Fletcher was on target when the teams met at the Kenilworth Road earlier in the season. The 33-year-old has scored three in his last five, including the winner on Tuesday. Put some money on Fletcher to score anytime here at 21/10.
The best betting odds for Stoke City vs Luton Town
Stoke City to win: 6/5 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Luton Town to win: 12/5 at Bet365
