Two teams in desperate need of points meet at the Bet 365 Stadium as they look to pull clear of the relegation picture. Stoke have taken points off Arsenal and Manchester United this season but have lacked consistency and find themselves only 3 points off the dreaded drop zone. Swansea find themselves in an even more ominous position and are currently 2 points from safety.
English Premier League – Britannia Stadium – Saturday 2nd December 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 23/10 at Ladbrokes |
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Stoke City
SwanseaStoke City
Mark Hughes’s Stoke side fell to a heart-wrenching last minute defeat to Crystal Palace last time out to leave them immersed in relegation trouble. The Potters are currently 16th in the table and have conceded 26 goals from their 13 games so far – a concerning statistic for Hughes’s side. Xherdan Shaqiri scored a wonder goal at Selhurst Park and if the Swiss international can get back firing – the Potters should manage to navigate a route to safety.
Swansea City
Paul Clement’s problems are mounting with the Swans currently residing in 19th place in the Premier League table. With only 7 goals scored this campaign, they are the lowest scorers in the division – with their last league goal coming over a month ago. Tammy Abraham has been the only bright spark for the Swans this term and his 4 goals have contributed well to the cause for the South Walians.
Head to Head
Stoke just edge the head to head record between the sides with 25 wins to Swansea’s 22 whilst another 21 games have ended as draws.
The spoils were shared last season with Stoke picking up a comfortable 3-1 win at home whilst Swansea won 2-0 in April 2017 as they secured their Premier League status.
Odds and Predictions
No team in the Premier League has scored fewer goals than Swansea this season (7).
Both teams to score – NO – looks a good bet at 20/23 with Boyle Sports.
Xherdan Shaqiri looks to be returning to form for Stoke at a crucial time.
Xherdan Shaqiri to score any time looks a great bet at 14/5 with 888 Sport.
Neither side goes in to the game in good form which could make for a cagey encounter.
Under 2.5 goals in the game is a wise move at 3/4 with Marathon Bet,
Although Stoke have struggled this season, they are historically formidable at home.
Stoke City to win the match is an intelligent move at 17/20 with Skybet.
Score Prediction
Stoke City 2 – 0 Swansea City – 8/1 with Betfair.
Top Betting Tip
Swansea need points but Stoke, with home advantage, are a game for anybody and should have too much quality. Stoke City to win the match to nil is great value at 7/4 with Sporting Bet.