Manager-less Stoke City won’t be relishing their next trip as they travel to Old Trafford to take on Jose Mourinho’s title-chasing Manchester United. Mourinho, who has embroiled himself in media spats with Antonio Conte in recent weeks, will be desperate to get back to winning ways at the Theatre of Dreams, with the reds not managing a home league win since mid-December.
English Premier League – Manchester United v Stoke City – Old Trafford – Monday 15th January 2018 – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 6 at Unibet |
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The Reds have struggle in recent weeks at Old Trafford and whilst they haven’t been beaten since their derby defeat to Manchester City back in early December, they’ve fallen 15 points off the pace in the title race. 47 points from 22 games is a solid return for United but they are now closer to 6th place Burnley than they are to Manchester City above them. Romelu Lukaku has registered 15 goals this term and got his first goal of 2018 last time out in an attritional win over Derby County.
Stoke City
Saturday’s embarrassing defeat to Coventry was one defeat too many for the powers that be at Stoke and Mark Hughes paid the price with his job. With the focus now returning to Premier League action, Stoke find themselves in 18th place in the table with only 20 points from their opening 22 games. Peter Crouch has scored 4 goals this season and needs to get minutes on the pitch in order to improve on his goal tally this term.
Head to Head
Manchester United perhaps unsurprisingly lead the head to head by 43 wins to 28 with another 36 games between the teams ending as draws. Stoke held United to a 2-2 draw earlier in the campaign thanks to an Eric Chupo-Moting brace back in September.
Manchester United v Stoke City – Betting Odds and Predictions
Stoke have been shipping goals all season and United have struggled for goals at home this season.
Both teams to score – NO – is a banker bet at 4/6 with Ladbrokes.
Romelu Lukaku scored last time the two sides met this season and will want to add to his goal tally in 2018.
Romelu Lukaku to score anytime looks good value at 8/11 with Unibet.
Stoke have struggled for goals this campaign and will be eager to keep things tight at Old Trafford.
Under 2.5 goals in the game is a super bet at 5/4 with Betfair.
Both sides are known for their physical approach which could lead to a combative affair.
A red card in the match looks a real possibility at 7/2 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Manchester United 2 – 0 Stoke City – 11/2 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip Manchester United v Stoke City
Manchester United will be looking to pressurise Stoke as much as possible and the Potters look likely to crack in their current situation. Manchester United to win the match and keep a clean sheet is a strong bet at 3/4 with Coral.