Bristol City
- Bristol City sit 13th on 59 points from 45 games.
- Roy Hodgson took charge as interim manager in March 2026 and has made the side more disciplined.
- They have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five games.
- At Ashton Gate they have won 8, drawn 4 and lost 10 in 22 Championship matches.
Stoke
- Stoke sit 17th on 55 points from 45 games.
- Mark Robins took charge in January 2025 and has installed a disciplined, structure-first approach.
- They have lost 4 and drawn 1 of their last five Championship matches, including back-to-back 1-3 home defeats to Millwall and Portsmouth.
- Away this season they have won 6, drawn 4 and lost 12 of 22 matches, conceding 26 goals (avg 1.18 per game).
Head-to-Head
In five previous meetings Stoke have won 3 , Bristol City1 and there has been 1 draw.
Key Players
- Scott Twine - club captain, 11 goals in 44 appearances.
- Sam Bell - has scored two goals in his last five.
- Sorba Thomas - Stoke's primary threat with 10 goals in 44 league games.
Betting Insights
- Hosts available at around 1.94.
- A BTTS No wager is recommended at around 2.35.
- Expect goals, but don’t expect both teams to score.
Prediction
- Bristol City to control large parts of the game while Stoke look to counter.
- Lean towards a home win with goals, but possibly not both teams scoring.
