Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction: Clash of the Titans

Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion: Prediction and odds on the Match on 30 August 2025

Stoke City will welcome West Bromwich Albion to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Stoke City have won all three games in the Championship this season. Can we continue this run? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Stoke City: form and statistics

Stoke City suffered their first defeat of the season against Bradford City in a match that ended 3-0 in the EFL Cup. They will now return to league action, where they secured a 2-1 win over Southampton in their last game despite being reduced to ten men in the 59th minute, with Divin Mubama getting his second yellow of the game. Lewis Baker and Sorba Thomas were both on the scoreboard. The Potters have won all three league games, starting with a 3-1 victory over Derby County, followed by a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, and then a 2-1 win over Southampton. They sit top of the league with a maximum of nine points in three games, scoring eight goals and conceding two.

Stoke City: Team News and Injury Report

Stoke City do not have a fresh injury report for this clash, but the duo of Lamine Cisse and Steven N’Zonzi remain out of this squad. Divin Mubama will return to the squad after previously missing their last match due to suspension. So, Mark Robins is expected to continue with a 4-2-3-1 formation, which will feature Viktor Johansson in goal and Divin Mubama in the attack.

🔖 Stoke City possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper — Viktor Johansson

Defenders — Junior Tchamadeu, Bosun Lawal, Ben Wilmot, Aaron Cresswell

Midfielders — Tatsuki Seko, Lewis Baker, Million Manhoef, Joon-ho Bae, Sorba Thomas

Attacker — Divin Mubama

⛔️ Out: Lamine Cisse (inactive), Steven N’Zonzi (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Mark Robins

West Bromwich Albion: form and statistics

West Bromwich Albion were held to a 1-1 draw in their last game against Portsmouth. Mikey Johnston opened the scoring in the 26th minute before Colby Bishop equalised for Portsmouth in the 56th minute. The Baggies remain unbeaten in the league this season, having started the season with a 1-0 win over Blackburn before recording a 3-2 win over newcomers, Wrexham. The Throstles sit 4th on the table with seven points in three games, scoring five goals and conceding three.

West Bromwich Albion: Team News and Injury Report

The Albion will be without the services of Tammer Bany and Daryl Dike in this game due to injuries. Regardless, head coach Ryan Mason still has a strong side to pick from to suit his 4-2-3-1 formation. Joe Wildsmith will begin in goal, and Aune Heggebö will operate in the attack.

🔖 West Bromwich Albion possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper — Joe Wildsmith

Defenders — Caleb Taylor, Nathaniel Phillips, George Campbell, Callum Styles

Midfielders — Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Tom Fellows, Isaac Price, Karlan Grant

Attacker — Aune Heggebö

⛔️Out: Daryl Dike (thigh injury), Tammer Bany (muscle injury).

👤 Head coach: Ryan Mason

Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion: head-to-head statistics

Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion have met 16 times since 2017. Stoke won five, West Brom won seven, and four ended in a draw. The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw.

Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion: Betting Tips & Odds

• Stoke City have won all three games in the Championship this season. A win for the hosts is available at 2.62 odds on 1xBet;
• The last six games between the two sides have seen both sides score goals. This option is available at 1.81 odds on 1xBet;
• Four of the last six games between the two sides saw at least three goals. This option is available at 2.12 odds on 1xBet.

Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion match prediction, 30 August 2025

It is going to be a clash of the titans between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion. The hosts have won all games this season, but that won’t trick me into backing them blindly. The visitors are a strong side in the league, and I think the best option in this game should come from the goal market.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.81 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: BTTS and Over 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 2.50 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.06 in the Betway bookmaker.