Stoke City

Stoke City have built positive momentum with four wins from their last five matches and hold a top-six position. They have scored in every single league match this season, averaging two goals per home game. While Bristol City are competitive away from home with two wins and two draws from five trips, they have failed to keep a clean sheet on their travels and enter this fixture on the back of consecutive defeats. Backing Stoke to win or draw covers the likelihood of the hosts taking something from the match while respecting Bristol City's capacity to earn away draws.

Derby have failed to win any of their five home league matches this season, suffering three defeats and conceding nine goals. In contrast, Stoke City sit eighth in the table and have scored in all ten of their Championship fixtures, averaging 1.4 goals per away game. With Derby missing numerous squad members including Widell Zetterstrom, Clarke, Forsyth, and Murkin, Stoke have a clear advantage in depth and form to claim at least a point.

BTTS Yes — 74% confidence

Neither team has failed to score in any Championship match this season, with Stoke City recording zero scoreless games across nine matches and Middlesbrough doing the same. Stoke have scored 15 goals and conceded 13 in nine outings, while Middlesbrough have registered 17 goals and conceded 12. With attacking weapons like W. Lankshear in form for the visitors and Stoke averaging two goals per game at home, both teams are primed to find the net.

Stoke City or Draw — 68% confidence

Stoke City enter this fixture with strong home momentum, having won three of their four home matches while scoring eight goals and conceding just three at the bet365 Stadium. Furthermore, Stoke are unbeaten across their past five league matches with four victories and one draw. Middlesbrough have been solid but have drawn two and lost one of their four away matches, making the home side well-positioned to secure at least a point.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Neither team has failed to score in any Championship match this season, with Stoke City recording zero scoreless games across nine matches and Middlesbrough doing the same. Stoke have scored 15 goals and conceded 13 in nine outings, while Middlesbrough have registered 17 goals and conceded 12. With attacking weapons like W. Lankshear in form for the visitors and Stoke averaging two goals per game at home, both teams are primed to find the net.

Stoke City enter this fixture with strong home momentum, having won three of their four home matches while scoring eight goals and conceding just three at the bet365 Stadium. Furthermore, Stoke are unbeaten across their past five league matches with four victories and one draw. Middlesbrough have been solid but have drawn two and lost one of their four away matches, making the home side well-positioned to secure at least a point.

Stoke City come into this fixture on a five-match unbeaten run featuring four victories and one draw, demonstrating consistent form across the past month. Crucially, Stoke have scored in every single league match this season, averaging 1.6 goals per game overall. While their away defensive record shows nine goals conceded in four games, Bolton have shown defensive fragility of their own by allowing 15 goals across eight fixtures and suffering four defeats. Backing Stoke City on the double chance provides coverage for both an away victory and a shared result, reflecting the visitors' superior recent consistency without relying solely on an outright away win.

Stoke City or Draw — 68% confidence

Stoke City carry strong momentum into this match after picking up ten points from their last four Championship outings. At home, they have won two of their three matches and conceded an average of just 0.7 goals per game. While Sheffield United have dominated recent head-to-head clashes, Stoke's current trajectory and solid defensive base at home provide strong support to avoid defeat.

Yes — 62% confidence

Stoke City have scored in all seven of their league fixtures this season, averaging 1.6 goals per game overall and 2.0 goals per game at home. Sheffield United have averaged 1.3 goals per game on their travels and have found the net in four of their last five matches. Historically, 60 percent of the last ten meetings between these sides have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Stoke City have scored in all seven of their league fixtures this season, averaging 1.6 goals per game overall and 2.0 goals per game at home. Sheffield United have averaged 1.3 goals per game on their travels and have found the net in four of their last five matches. Historically, 60 percent of the last ten meetings between these sides have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.

Stoke City carry strong momentum into this match after picking up ten points from their last four Championship outings. At home, they have won two of their three matches and conceded an average of just 0.7 goals per game. While Sheffield United have dominated recent head-to-head clashes, Stoke's current trajectory and solid defensive base at home provide strong support to avoid defeat.

Watford are unbeaten at home in league play this season with two victories and a draw from three matches, averaging 1.7 goals scored per game at Vicarage Road. In contrast, Stoke City are winless on the road, picking up one point from three away games while conceding an average of 2.7 goals per match. Across recent head-to-head encounters at Watford, the home side has taken positive results in four of the last five meetings, making the home side avoiding defeat the most probable outcome.

Cardiff or Draw — 72% confidence

Cardiff remain unbeaten on home soil in the league this season with two draws, while Stoke City have suffered defeat in both of their away league matches. Historically, Cardiff have avoided defeat in nine of the previous ten clashes against Stoke, with seven of those matches ending in draws. Given Stoke's defensive absentees and poor away record, Cardiff have a solid probability of picking up at least a point.

Yes — 76% confidence

Both sides enter this fixture with consistent scoring records and fragile defenses. Cardiff have scored in every league match this season, averaging 1.5 goals per game both overall and at home, yet they have kept zero clean sheets. Stoke City have also scored in all their league games, but their away defense has conceded seven goals in two trips, an average of 3.5 goals against per match. Furthermore, seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these teams have seen both teams find the net.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Both sides enter this fixture with consistent scoring records and fragile defenses. Cardiff have scored in every league match this season, averaging 1.5 goals per game both overall and at home, yet they have kept zero clean sheets. Stoke City have also scored in all their league games, but their away defense has conceded seven goals in two trips, an average of 3.5 goals against per match. Furthermore, seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these teams have seen both teams find the net.

Cardiff remain unbeaten on home soil in the league this season with two draws, while Stoke City have suffered defeat in both of their away league matches. Historically, Cardiff have avoided defeat in nine of the previous ten clashes against Stoke, with seven of those matches ending in draws. Given Stoke's defensive absentees and poor away record, Cardiff have a solid probability of picking up at least a point.

Charlton enter this fixture in strong league form, holding an unbeaten record of three wins and one draw through their opening four Championship fixtures. In contrast, Stoke City have suffered three defeats in four league matches, conceding nine goals overall. Although Stoke have won their previous two home meetings against Charlton in recent years, Charlton's defensive record of just 0.8 goals conceded per game this season provides them with a stable platform to take at least a point away from home.

Yes — 68% confidence

Both teams have struggled for defensive solidity, with neither side registering a clean sheet in the Championship this season. Stoke have scored in all three of their league matches despite losing each one, while Norwich scored four against Burnley in their previous outing, making goals at both ends a likely outcome.

Norwich or Draw — 74% confidence

Norwich hold a dominant record in recent head-to-head meetings, avoiding defeat in nine of the last ten clashes against Stoke, including an unbeaten run of two wins and three draws across their last five visits to Stoke. Stoke have lost all three of their Championship fixtures so far, conceding nine goals in the process, which gives the visitors a strong probability of taking at least a point.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Norwich hold a dominant record in recent head-to-head meetings, avoiding defeat in nine of the last ten clashes against Stoke, including an unbeaten run of two wins and three draws across their last five visits to Stoke. Stoke have lost all three of their Championship fixtures so far, conceding nine goals in the process, which gives the visitors a strong probability of taking at least a point.

Both teams have struggled for defensive solidity, with neither side registering a clean sheet in the Championship this season. Stoke have scored in all three of their league matches despite losing each one, while Norwich scored four against Burnley in their previous outing, making goals at both ends a likely outcome.

Wolves or Draw — 82% confidence

Wolves are unbeaten in the Championship with four points from two games, demonstrating strong offensive output with five goals scored. In contrast, Stoke City have opened their campaign with consecutive league defeats against Swansea and Southampton, sitting near the bottom with zero points. A double chance on Wolves to win or draw represents a statistically solid position backed by recent momentum.

Yes — 74% confidence

Both teams have seen 100% of their league matches produce goals at both ends this season. Wolves have scored five and conceded three across two rounds (failing to score in zero games and keeping zero clean sheets), while Stoke City have scored in both of their league games despite conceding five times in total.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Both teams have seen 100% of their league matches produce goals at both ends this season. Wolves have scored five and conceded three across two rounds (failing to score in zero games and keeping zero clean sheets), while Stoke City have scored in both of their league games despite conceding five times in total.

Wolves are unbeaten in the Championship with four points from two games, demonstrating strong offensive output with five goals scored. In contrast, Stoke City have opened their campaign with consecutive league defeats against Swansea and Southampton, sitting near the bottom with zero points. A double chance on Wolves to win or draw represents a statistically solid position backed by recent momentum.

Hull City have demonstrated strong form on their visits to Stoke, winning three of the five head-to-head meetings held at Stoke's home ground. Stoke have also suffered defeats in their last two matches, conceding five goals across those games. While Hull face multiple injury absences, covering the double chance on the away side offers a well-calibrated probabilistic position for this cup fixture.