Two surprise promotion-chasing outfits lock horns at the bet365 Stadium this weekend, as Bristol City travel to face Stoke City.
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Our 3 Predictions For Stoke City vs Bristol City:
- 1st Prediction For Stoke City vs Bristol City: Match Result – Draw – 11/5
- 2nd Prediction For Stoke City vs Bristol City: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/5
- 3rd Prediction For Stoke City vs Bristol City: Both Teams To Score – Yes – 3/4
1st Prediction For Stoke City vs Bristol City: Match Result – Draw – 11/5
Stoke recovered well from their reverse at Millwall last Tuesday evening to record 3 points on the road at Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Potters’ 21 points this term have been split fairly evenly home and away, though they have only played 5 league games in Staffordshire thus far. Three wins represent a respectable tally, and they are unbeaten in 3 matches, leaving them 10th in the home standings.
Bristol City have accumulated a similar tally of points on their travels, but their record of 11 points from just 5 games is the second-best in the division. One of 3 unbeaten sides on their travels this term, the Robins have won 2 of their last 3 away from the South West. That has made it 3 successive wins since returning from the international break, including winning the ‘Liam Manning derby’ against Norwich City to start that run.
This contest appears so incredibly difficult to call, so it’s only right to sit on the fence and predict a draw.
2nd Prediction For Stoke City vs Bristol City: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/5
Although they may be flying high in the Championship, only 6 teams have scored fewer times than the Potters’ 6 goals on home soil. But, by only conceding 3 times, they have the joint-best record at the opposite end of the pitch, which is part of the reason for their rousing success so far. And with 2 clean sheets in their last 3, Bristol City should have greater difficulty in getting past Stoke’s rearguard.
But, that argument is weakened when looking at the Robins’ attacking figures on the road. Only leaders Coventry City have bettered their 9 goals away from home, in fewer games than most of their second-tier rivals, too. Nevertheless, expect a tight encounter between two top defences, which will likely only have a couple of goals.
3rd Prediction For Stoke City vs Bristol City: Both Teams To Score – Yes – 3/4
The Potters’ last 3 games have all failed to see one side fail to find the back of the net, a theme which has been prevalent during the early stages of the season. That tally was the same in 4 September games, while 4 of their 6 games in all competitions in the opening month followed this pattern.
Bristol City know all about keeping a side from scoring, having achieved just that in their last 3 Championship fixtures. The Robins’ record of just 2 goals conceded in 5 matches is the best in the second tier this season. But, both sides should be able to put a dent in each other’s fine defensive records this Saturday by both scoring.
Best Odds For Stoke City vs Bristol City
| Bookmaker | Stoke City | Draw | Bristol City |
| NRGBet Sports | 7/5 | 11/5 | 19/10 |
| Bet442 Sport | 5/4 | 11/5 | 19/10 |
| 7bet Sports | 4/3 | 15/7 | 2/1 |
The table above shows the latest odds from leading football betting websites.
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head:
Stoke City have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign in Mark Robins’ first full season at the bet365 Stadium, aiming to end the Potters’ 7-year wait for Premier League football. Six permanent managers have tried and failed to bring top-flight football back to Staffordshire, though Robins had the job of keeping the Potters in the second tier last season. Three successive wins started the campaign in terrific form.
That continued with an impressive win over Birmingham City, before keeping fellow high-flyers Middlesbrough at bay at the end of September. Looking ahead, a trip to Oxford United presents all kinds of different questions that will be posed at Stoke. Robins then faces a reunion with his former employers and league leaders, Coventry, before the international break.
Gerhard Struber has continued the foundations set by Liam Manning last season, proving it wasn’t all the work of the current Norwich City gaffer. That was evident from the opening day of the season, when Bristol City shocked Sheffield United and hit them for 4 at Bramall Lane. A rare loss to Oxford United threatened to bring the good start to an end in mid-September.
That began a 4-game winless streak that has quickly been rectified with 3 successive wins, including successes against Southampton and Birmingham City. The games then come thick and fast, with Blackburn Rovers the next opponents at Ashton Gate. Friday night football then takes Gerhard Struber’s outfit to Watford before the final international break of 2025.
Stoke lead the head-to-head record by 8 wins, with 16 matches ending in draws. But, Bristol City won the last meeting at Ashton Gate in February earlier this year, running out 2-0 winners.
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Where To Watch Stoke City vs Bristol City:
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
- Date: Saturday 1st November, 2025
- TV Channel: This game is not scheduled for TV broadcast.
Probable Lineups For Stoke City vs Bristol City:
Predicted Stoke City Lineup:
- Lineup: Johansson, Talovierov, Phillips, Wilmot, Cresswell, Baker, Pearson, Manhoef, Jun-Ho, Thomas, Mubama
- Injured/Suspended: Lawal, Gallagher, Bocat
- Coach: Mark Robins
Predicted Bristol City Lineup:
- Lineup: Vítek, Tanner, Dickie, Atkinson, Sykes, Randell, Vyner, Borges, Twine, Mehmeti, Armstrong
- Injured/Suspended: Williams, Knight, Bird, Pring, McNally, Stokes
- Coach: Gerhard Struber
