Stoke City vs Swansea prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 13, 2025
One of the fixtures of Matchday 21 in the English Championship takes place this Saturday at the bet365 Stadium in Stoke, where the local side Stoke City will host Swansea. Let’s break down this clash and find a bet with strong winning potential.
Match preview
Stoke City started the season fairly well, but then the team hit a prolonged slump. The Potters are currently in poor form: in their last six matches, they’ve suffered five defeats and picked up just one win — a 3-0 victory over Charlton. With results like these, hopes of promotion to the Premier League are slipping away.
This rough patch has dropped Mark Robins’ side to eighth in the table. Nevertheless, Stoke are still in with a shot at the playoff spots, and even a single win could throw them right back into contention. Special mention goes to winger Sorba Thomas, who’s been in excellent form with three goals and an assist in his last four games.
Swansea also recently went through a tough crisis — the team lost five in a row and went seven matches without a win. However, the tide has turned: the Swans come into this fixture on the back of two consecutive clean-sheet victories — 2-0 over Oxford United and 1-0 against Portsmouth.
Swansea currently sit in 18th place, dangerously close to the relegation zone — just eight points clear. The head-to-head history between these sides is evenly matched, making the outcome of these encounters traditionally hard to predict. In their last meeting, Stoke City came out on top with a 3-1 victory.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Stoke City have lost their last three matches.
- Over 2 goals have been scored in four of the last five games.
- Over 2 goals have been scored in five of Swansea’s last seven matches.
- In the last ten head-to-head meetings, Stoke City have a slight edge: four wins for Stoke, three for Swansea, and three draws.
Probable lineups
- Stoke City: Johansson – Tchamedeu, Talovierov, Wilmot, Cresswell – N'Zonzi, Lawal, Jun-Ho – Cissé, Thomas, Mubama
- Swansea: Vigouroux – Galbraith, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon – Franco, Stamenić, Widell – Ronald, Eom, Idah
Prediction
I believe we’re in for some goals in this one. Both teams have defensive issues: although Swansea have kept clean sheets in their last two outings, it’s unlikely this is a new trend — their defensive frailties were evident not long ago. My prediction: both teams to score – yes.
