Stoke City vs West Ham: Preview and Predictions

Stoke City vs West Ham
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 29th April 2017
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent.

In Saturday’s mid-table clash, Stoke City welcome West Ham at Bet365 Stadium.

The hosts will be looking to bounce back after the defeat they suffered in the previous round at Liberty against Swansea, while the Hammers will be eager to extend their unbeaten streak after resisting Everton in London.

Stoke City

The Potteries are clearly lacking motivation as they occupy the mid-table position with 39 points collected so far. In the last six Premier League games, they were beaten five times while only managing to beat Hull in the previous match played at Bet365 Stadium.

In 17 home games so far, the hosts registered 7 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, with +3 goal difference as they scored 23 while allowing 20 goals. In the last three Stoke’s home games, there were three or more goals scored while both teams have been able to net at least one.

West Ham

After poor games during March, Slaven Bilic’s men finally upped their form over the past three Premier League meetings, as they managed to remain unbeaten twice while registering one victory.

However, their form on the road is still giving headaches to West Ham’s manager, as the Hammers are without an away win since the beginning of February. In their last four away games, the guests have allowed at least two goals in each.

Stoke City vs West Ham: Head-to-head

Four out of five previous meetings between the two sides ended as a draw. The December’s reverse in London ended as a 1-1 draw. Three out of last five clashes between Stoke and West Ham saw 2 or fewer goals scored.

Stoke City vs West Ham: Prediction

The absence of inspiration on both sides and the recent meetings point to another draw and a low-tempo match with only a goal or two.