West Brom vs Stoke City prediction and betting tips on December 17, 2023
In the 22nd round of the English Championship, there will be a match between West Bromwich and Stoke City. The fixture will take place at The Hawthorns on Sunday, December 17th, with kickoff at 13:00 Central European Time.
West Bromwich
West Bromwich Albion currently sits fifth in the Championship table after 21 matches, amassing 35 points and seriously contending for promotion. In recent games, the 'Throstles' suffered losses to Leicester and Southampton. However, they managed to regroup and secured a victory midweek against one of the main underdogs, Rotherham. John Swift stands out on the field for the team, having scored six goals so far.
Stoke City
In recent years, Stoke has mostly occupied the bottom half of the Championship table. This season isn't an exception, as the team hasn't shown outstanding results. They don't entertain hopes of promotion but rather focus on retaining their status in the second tier of English football. After 21 rounds, Stoke City is just a few points away from the relegation zone.
Interesting facts and head-to-head history
- West Bromwich has scored in nine consecutive matches.
- Stoke City is winless in their last seven fixtures.
- These teams haven't played to a draw since 2017 when both were in the Premier League.
Prediction
I believe Stoke currently may not be able to secure points against West Bromwich. The hosts seem much more confident than their upcoming opponents at the start of this season. I'll place my bet on West Bromwich's victory.