Stoke City VS Leicester ( BETTING TIPS, Match Preview & Expert Analysis )
PREVIEW & TIPS FOR Stoke City vs Leicester
Stoke and Leicester City meet at Britannia Stadium in a match of the 11th round of the Barclays Premier League. At this stage, the record of direct confrontations indicates balance between these two teams, since there have been 2 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 4 games. In fact, the last time they met at this stadium was on 17-12-2016, in a game for the Barclays Premier League that ended in a draw for (2-2). The goals of the match were scored by Bojan (39 ‘) and J. Allen (45’) for Stoke and for L. Ulloa (74 ‘) and D. Amartey (88’) for Leicester City. In this match the home factor could play an important role, as Leicester City show significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Stoke City Team News
After 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, the home team is in 14th place, having won 11 points. In the last match, he won Watford away by (0-1), after having lost at home in a game against Bournemouth by (1-2). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 19 goals scored and 27 conceded, against 6 victories , 3 draws and 6 defeats at home, with 21 goals scored and 22 conceded. For the championship, Stoke had 7 points in 15 chances, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in the last 5 games he played in his stadium. The team conceded goals to their opponents in 8 of the last 10 games, so they have not shown great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, as they managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 10 games in this competition, suffered the first goal 6 times and never managed to turn the score.
Stoke City vs Leicester Stats
Stoke enters this round after a 0-1 away win at the Watford field visit: Fletcher, in the 16th minute, scored the only goal of the match. The home team usually plays on a tactical system in 5-2-3, favoring quick transitions, especially through the sidelines. One of the strengths of the home team is how they manage to achieve the free-kicks. It is worth mentioning that Stoke presents many difficulties in finalizing the opportunities it can create. Coach Mark Hughes will not be able to rely on Stephen Ireland for being injured.
Leicester Team News
The visiting team is currently in 11th place with 12 points earned after 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. In the penultimate match, he won away to Swansea City by (1-2). In the last match, won at home to Everton by (2-0). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the league, Leicester City had 5 points in 15 chances, after 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 away games. The team has conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 games, so they have not shown great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, as they managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 10 games in this competition, suffered the first goal 6 times and never managed to turn the score. In the last 7 away games for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: scored 4 of his 10 goals between the minutes (46′-60 ‘); suffered 4 of his 9 goals in minutes (76’-90 ‘).
Leicester City enter this motivated round after a 2-0 win at home to Everton: Vardy and Gray in the first half scored the goals that allowed Leicester City to score three. The English Vardy is the main reference of attack of the visitors, being that its quality of clearing and finalization is enviable. No wonder Leicester City opted to play a 4-3-3 tactical design to channel their offensive process through midfield. Coach Claude Puel will not be able to count on Robert Huth for this round because he is injured.
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