A football match between Stoke City and Leicester City of the Championship will take place in England on Saturday, February 03th, 2024, at 15:00h (UTC), check the Stoke City vs Leicester City betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Stoke City vs Leicester City will occur
The game will be played in the Bet365 Stadium stadium, in the city of Stoke, with a capacity for 30089 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the Stoke City vs Leicester City betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Championship, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.42 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.74 goals per match.
Stoke City last match
The last match ended in a loss for the Stoke City team. On that occasion they met Sunderland for the Championship, and the match ended 3-1. Coach S. Schumacher’s lined up a 4-3-3 formation.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 1.91, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
A defense below expectations, with Michael Rose, slow and inaccurate. Perhaps he is the player on whom the greatest responsibility for this team result falls. He should regain better form if he wants to make a positive impact in the upcoming matches.
Leicester City last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Leicester City, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Swansea City team with a final score of 3-1.
The positive result confirmed that the team’s favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.36.
Stoke City vs Leicester City h2h
Leicester City was in 1st place when they last went head-to-head in Championship against Stoke City, who was in 18th place. Leicester City formed a 4-3-3 arrangement while Stoke City took to the pitch with a 4-4-2 formation.
The two teams have not faced each other since 07-10-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023/2024 season of the Championship, and the match ended with a 2-0 win for Leicester City.
The Leicester City team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Stoke City team, which won only 1 match.
Teams with different capacities and aspirations.
This match will be officiated by L. Smith and duly assisted by M. Stevens and C. Taylor from the sideline.
Stoke City
Championship leaderboard now
Stoke City comes into this game ranking in 19th place in the Championship. The team has scored 32 points, 8 wins, 13 losses and 8 draws. However, this is a negative balance.
Which means that Birmingham City team, at position 20, is in close pursuit with the same score, in the 30th round.
Stoke City analysis
Stoke City have a negative goal difference, having after 29 rounds conceded 37 goals to opponents and scored 28. An average to improve.
Stoke City team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Championship that has been affecting the team’s morale.
Stoke City seems to be facing a problem in scoring goals, as they have recorded a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This could be an indication that they are struggling to generate good scoring opportunities and need to improve their attacking performance.
Best goalscorer from Stoke City
In this season, the individual highlight is André Vidigal that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 5 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Stoke City achieved in several matches.
Leicester City
Championship leaderboard now
The Leicester City team with 69 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion, with a campaign of 22 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
Leicester City analysis
After 29 rounds, Leicester City has a positive goal difference, with 59 goals scored and only 23 goals taken by their goalkeeper.
As we approach the Regular Season, Leicester City is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.45 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Leicester City is always a candidate for the title, the first position it occupies in the Championship proves that.
Teams typically have some control over the opponents if they achieve ball possession above 50%. This is the reason why the Leicester City team usually guns for an average ball possession of 63.38% to control the game.
Opponents usually do not have much of a chance against away team Leicester City, with a balance of 10 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws in the Championship.
Leicester City is a more offensive team than Stoke City, having 3370 attacks vs. 3236 from Stoke City, having scored 59 times, in comparison, Stoke City converted into goal 28 times.
Best goalscorer from Leicester City
Stephy Mavididi has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 10 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Leicester City to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Leicester City
With 7 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Leicester City team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in poor form.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Stoke City is André Vidigal, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Leicester City is Stephy Mavididi, he has scored in 10 opportunities.
The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.
Under 2.5 goals are a valid alternative, considering that often Leicester City does not concede goals playing away from home. Besides, Leicester City has an average of 2 goals per game when playing as a visitor.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.62 corners per game.
Stoke City is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.24 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Stoke City in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.41 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Stoke City vs Leicester City betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 03th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Bet365 Stadium stadium in Stoke.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Championship match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for Leicester City.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
