WBA vs Stoke prediction 17.12.2023
West Bromwich Albion
Stoke City
Contents
- Competition: Championship
- Date: Sunday, 17th December 2023
- Kickoff: 12:00 UK/13:00 CET
- Venue: The Hawthorns (West Bromwich)
We’re nearing the mid-season point in the Championship, and WBA has astonished many by racking up 35 points in their first 21 matches. There’s plenty of matches left to play, but for now, WBA are in a playoff position. They’ve suffered two losses in their last three games. In their most recent match, WBA secured a 2-0 victory away against Rotherham. The visiting team initially struggled to create scoring opportunities, particularly in the first half, but they ultimately found their rhythm and clinched another win.
The Stoke team experienced some strong periods throughout the season, but it appears to be a challenging year for the Staffordshire team. They are merely two points away from the relegation zone. The team has not seen a victory in their last seven matches. On Tuesday, Stoke faced off against Swansea at home, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The match statistics revealed that the home team had an xG of 2.48, compared to the guests’ 0.65, but even this was not sufficient for Stoke to secure a win. Following their recent poor performance, Stoke’s morale is likely to be low as they approach the upcoming match against WBA.
WBA vs Stoke pick: WBA to win
In the last ten matches, WBA conceded seven goals while Stoke only managed to net four in their previous seven games. Considering this, placing a bet on WBA’s victory against Stoke appears to be the most favorable option for this tie.
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West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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08 aug 23
Stoke City
2 : 1
West Bromwich Albion
Carabao Cup
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15 apr 23
Stoke City
1 : 2
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
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12 nov 22
West Bromwich Albion
2 : 0
Stoke City
Championship
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09 apr 22
West Bromwich Albion
1 : 3
Stoke City
Championship
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01 oct 21
Stoke City
1 : 0
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
WBA team news
Though WBA are having a solid season, they’re not without challenges. Head coach Carlos Corberan announced on Wednesday that striker Josh Maja will be out for the next four months due to an ankle ligament injury. Maja has been troubled by injuries this season, limiting him to only nine games. His absence will significantly impact the depth of the striker position. Furthermore, WBA will also be missing Daryl Dike and Matt Phillips in their forthcoming match against Stoke.
Last matches of West Bromwich Albion
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12 dec 23
Rotherham United
0 : 2
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
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09 dec 23
Sunderland
2 : 1
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
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02 dec 23
West Bromwich Albion
1 : 2
Leicester City
Championship
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28 nov 23
Cardiff City
0 : 1
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
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25 nov 23
West Bromwich Albion
2 : 0
Ipswich Town
Championship
West Bromwich Albion lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Alex Palmer
Defenders
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2
Darnell Furlong
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5
Kyle Bartley
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4
Cedric Kipre
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3
Conor Townsend
Midfielders
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35
Okay Yokuslu
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8
Jayson Molumby
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27
Alex Mowatt
Forwards
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11
Grady Diangana
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21
Brandon Thomas-Asante
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17
Jeremy Sarmiento
Stoke team news
Stoke showed considerable patience with head coach Alex Neil, but ultimately dismissed him following the most recent loss. In the subsequent round, interim manager Paul Gallagher assumed control of the team. Stoke managed to secure one point against Swansea in that match, suggesting that Gallagher might be the solution the team requires.
Sead Haksabanovic, Ben Wilmot, and Emre Tezgel won’t be available for Stoke in the game against WBA. Tyrese Cambell’s participation is doubtful.
Last matches of Stoke City
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12 dec 23
Stoke City
1 : 1
Swansea City
Championship
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09 dec 23
Stoke City
0 : 1
Sheffield Wednesday
Championship
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02 dec 23
Plymouth Argyle
2 : 1
Stoke City
Championship
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28 nov 23
Queens Park Rangers
4 : 2
Stoke City
Championship
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25 nov 23
Stoke City
0 : 3
Blackburn Rovers
Championship
Stoke City lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Jack Bonham
Defenders
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17
Ki-Jana Hoever
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23
Luke McNally
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5
Michael Rose
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2
Lynden Gooch
Midfielders
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4
Ben Pearson
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28
Josh Laurent
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6
Wouter Burger
Forwards
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24
Junior Tchamadeu
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19
Ryan Mmaee
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12
Daniel Johnson
3 Reasons why WBA should win against Stoke
- Three of the last four home matches were won by WBA.
- Stoke haven’t secured a win in their last seven games.
- In the last seven matches, Stoke scored four goals.
Main prediction West Bromwich Albion &— Stoke City
West Bromwich Albion to win
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West Bromwich Albion & Stoke City current standing in Championship
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L | G &— A | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester City | 21 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 41 &— 14 | +27 | 52 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 21 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 45 &— 26 | +19 | 51 |
| 3 | Leeds United | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 36 &— 21 | +15 | 41 |
| 4 | Southampton | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 33 &— 29 | +4 | 39 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 33 &— 21 | +12 | 35 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 32 &— 23 | +9 | 33 |
| 7 | Hull City | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 31 &— 27 | +4 | 33 |
| 8 | Preston North End | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 27 &— 33 | -6 | 32 |
| 9 | Blackburn Rovers | 21 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 34 &— 34 | 0 | 31 |
| 10 | Cardiff City | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 28 &— 24 | +4 | 30 |
| 11 | Norwich City | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 37 &— 37 | 0 | 30 |
| 12 | Watford | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 30 &— 26 | +4 | 28 |
| 13 | Middlesbrough | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 32 &— 33 | -1 | 27 |
| 14 | Coventry City | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 27 &— 24 | +3 | 26 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 22 &— 24 | -2 | 26 |
| 16 | Birmingham City | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 24 &— 29 | -5 | 26 |
| 17 | Swansea City | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 29 &— 29 | 0 | 25 |
| 18 | Plymouth Argyle | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 31 &— 33 | -2 | 23 |
| 19 | Stoke City | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 20 &— 29 | -9 | 22 |
| 20 | Millwall | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23 &— 30 | -7 | 21 |
| 21 | Huddersfield Town | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 20 &— 35 | -15 | 21 |
| 22 | Queens Park Rangers | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 19 &— 30 | -11 | 20 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 &— 34 | -20 | 13 |
| 24 | Rotherham United | 21 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 &— 41 | -23 | 13 |