Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 12:30
The encounter between Wolverhampton and Stoke City is set to kick off at 12:30 on Saturday, 29/08.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our prediction is Second Half – Over 2.5 Goals for the Wolverhampton vs Stoke City encounter. An intense, end-to-end finish is expected, with both sides likely to press hard in search of goals. Three or more second-half goals are possible if the match becomes open and free-flowing.
2nd Half Over 2.5 Goals: 3/1
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2nd Half Over 2.5 Goals
Why we predict over 2.5 Goals in the second half
Key Betting Insights
Wolverhampton
Stoke City
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Wolverhampton has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 2 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 5 goals (2.5 per game) and conceded 3 (1.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Wolverhampton has played 47 matches, scoring 51 goals (1.09 per match) and conceding 81 (1.72 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Wolverhampton to win the match: 8/15
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Wolverhampton
Date
Game
Result
29/08
W
25/08
W
22/08
W
14/08
D
07/08
W
Across 2 EFL Championship matches, Stoke City has posted 0 victories, 0 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 0 points per fixture. In those games they scored 2 (1 per match) and conceded 5 (2.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Stoke City has earned 17 wins from 53 matches across all competitions, scoring 57 goals (1.08 per match) and conceding 66 (1.25 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Stoke City to win the match: 4/1
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Stoke City
Date
Game
Result
29/08
L
25/08
D
22/08
L
15/08
L
08/08
W
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Wolverhampton vs Stoke City fixture.
Key metrics England - EFL Championship England - EFL ChampionshipTeam Form
Wolverhampton
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
D
W
D
2.2
Home
D
W
D
D
L
1.2
Away
W
W
D
L
L
1.4
Stoke City
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
L
L
W
0.8
Home
D
L
W
L
L
0.8
Away
L
L
L
L
L
0
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 11 last 5 matches 6 last 5 matches
Wolverhampton scored +83% more goals than Stoke City in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Wolverhampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End
Blackburn Rovers
Port Vale
Burnley
Key metrics 4 last 5 matches 10 last 5 matches
Stoke City conceded +150% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Wolverhampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End
Blackburn Rovers
Port Vale
Burnley
Key metrics 30 last 5 matches 11 last 5 matches
Wolverhampton received +173% more corners than Stoke City in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Wolverhampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End
Blackburn Rovers
Port Vale
Burnley
Key metrics 6 last 5 matches 12 last 5 matches
Stoke City received +100% more cards than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Wolverhampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North End
Blackburn Rovers
Port Vale
Burnley
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