Camila Vega
When it comes to making predictions, there are few soccer matches that are as good as Stoke City vs Millwall on February 25, 2023. These two Championship clubs will face each other in a fierce fight, and the match will surely be an intense duel full of twists and turns. Supporters of both teams have been getting ready for this game because both teams have had inconsistent seasons and are eager to demonstrate their superiority over the other.
Yet, for a truly accurate prediction, it is essential to review both teams, and analyze the statistics and the insights provided by experts. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you all the information you need to know, as well as the odds and the predictions ahead of this Stoke City vs Millwall match. Read all about it below!
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Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Stoke City vs Millwall EFL Championship Matchday 34 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Bet365 Stadium, Staffordshire, England
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 10:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Stoke City (+140) / Draw (+210) / Millwall (+200)
- Asian Handicap by Unibet: Stoke City (AH -0.25, +108) / Millwall (AH +0.25, -132)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGMOver (+120) / Under (-175)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-105) / No (-135)
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Betting on Stoke City
Stoke City has played 33 matches so far, of which the team has won 11, draw 7 and lost 15. These results make the team accumulate a total of 40 points, and they positioned it in the 17th place in the standings. Indeed, Stoke City is very close to teams like Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers. Moreover, the team has scored 39 goals in this Championship season, and it has conceded 40 goals, so it has a -1 goal difference. This Stoke City vs Millwall match is a great opportunity for the team to climb up positions in the standings. Indeed, a win could take Stoke City as high as 12th place, above Swansea.
Despite this great opportunity , Stoke City has struggled to maintain continuity in the last five matches it has played. The team has attained two wins, one against Huddersfield Town 3-0, and another one against Swansea City 1-3, and one draw, against Hull City 0-0. It has also suffered two in defeats, one against Luton Town 1-0, and another one against Blackpool 1-0. Although Stoke City has recorded 6 goals in five matchdays, these were only scored in two matches, so the rest of the matches got blank sheets.
Possible lineup (3-5-2): Matija Šarkić; Morgan Fox, Dujon Sterling, Ben Wilmot; Ki-Jana Hoever, Ben Pearson, Josh Laurent, Will Smallbone, Dwight Gayle; Tyrese Campbell, Jacob Brown.
Betting on Millwall F.C.
Millwall is in fifth place in the Championship standings, tied on points with Luton Town and Watford. This team has played one game less than Stoke City, and yet it has had very good results.
In 32 matches played, this team has won 14 clashes, drawn 8 and lost 10, giving Millwall 50 points. Moreover, it has scored 40 goals and conceded 33. If the team manages to attain a win, it would not only put distance between it and its closest rivals, but it could also secure the team fourth place in the standings.
Its last five matches have ended with rather positive results, as it has won twice, one away macth and one home match: 1-2 win against Queens Park Rangers, and a 3-2 win against Sheffield United. Millwall has also reached two draws at home, a 1-1 draw against Sunderland, and a 1-1 draw against Burnley, and it has suffered only one loss on rival soil to Coventry City 1-0.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): George Long; Murray Long; Murray Wallace, Jake Cooper, Danny McNamara, Charlie Cresswell; Duncan Watmore, George Saville, George Honeyman, Jamie Shackleton; Andreas Voglsammer, Zian Flemming.
JefeBet Prediction
The Stoke City vs Millwall match will be far from straightforward. Despite the fact that these teams are quite far apart in the standings, their recent results indicate they have a similar number of goals scored, and at least 3 goals conceded in five matches played. All of the above indicates that both teams must improve their defense, and that there will be goals scored during the clash, although there will not be a winner.
Prediction: A 2-2 draw.
