West Bromwich

vs

Stoke

Preview

West Bromwich (Home)

• West Bromwich have won only 6 of their 14 home Championship games in 2025-2026 (D4, L4).
• They are averaging 1.29 goals per game at home.
• Eric Ramsay has his work cut out to steady the ship at West Bromwich after a turbulent season.
• Ramsay has made some smart tactical tweaks to give Albion an identity that is clear to both the players and the fans.
• The priority remains to get men behind the ball quickly, play at a fast pace, and dominate possession with lots of movement and pressing to create turnovers in the right areas.
• Albion have yet to show enough grit and have lost four of their last five in the Championship, drawing the other.
• The Baggies are 21st with 32 points from 30 games and remain in danger of the drop.

Stoke (Away)

• Stoke are 12th in the Championship with 42 points from 30 games.
• Mark Robins has done a good job since taking over at the Bet365 Stadium in January 2025.
• His team now have a real identity with a strong structure, good shape defensively and an ability to play at pace in transition.
• Stoke have won 1 and drawn 2 of their last 5 Championship games.
• They have avoided defeat in their last 2 Championship road games.
• Recent results include a 1-1 draw at Birmingham City and a 0-2 home defeat to Southampton.

Head-to-Head

Betting Insights

• The bookmakers have West Bromwich as slight favorites at 2.14, with Stoke at 3.45 and the draw at 3.2.
• Under 2.5 goals is available at 1.65.
• The double chance on Stoke (to avoid defeat) is offered at slightly better than even money.

Prediction

• Stoke’s ability to stay solid and create on the counter should see them avoid defeat.
• This looks likely to be a tight game given West Brom’s home average of 1.29 goals and Stoke’s cautious away approach.
• A draw is the likeliest outcome, with a small chance that Stoke nick a win - the double chance is the preferred play.