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Stoke City FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Sat 18 Jul 2020 · 11:30 UTC Bet365 Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+8'

Overview

Match Preview

Stoke City FC vs Brentford FCChampionship at Bet365 Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Geoff Eltringham
  • Referee Nick Greenhalgh
  • Referee Mark Dwyer
  • Referee David Webb

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul Brentford FC H 1–0 W
15 Jul Bristol City FC A 1–1 D
12 Jul Birmingham City FC H 2–0 W
09 Jul Leeds United FC A 0–5 L
04 Jul Barnsley FC H 4–0 W
30 Jun Wigan Athletic FC A 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jul Stoke City FC A 0–1 L
15 Jul Preston North End FC H 1–0 W
11 Jul Derby County FC A 3–1 W
07 Jul Charlton Athletic FC H 2–1 W
04 Jul Wigan Athletic FC H 3–0 W
30 Jun Reading FC A 3–0 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Brentford FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' James McClean is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Brentford FC so far.
  • 10' Stoke City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adam Davies is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stoke City FC.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' The travelling Brentford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 38' A stunning finish from Lee Gregory — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stoke City FC and Brentford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Brentford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 53' Brentford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 58' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 59' Time for substitution for Brentford FC. Josh Dasilva is replaced by Emiliano Hansen.
  • 64' Brentford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Brentford FCSergi Canos on, Mathias Jensen off on 69 minutes.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Sam Vokes as he leaves the pitch. Tyrese Campbell steps in for Stoke City FC.
  • 74' Stoke City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 83' Shandon Baptiste is ready to make an impact after coming on for Henrik Dalsgaard at the 83 minute mark.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Brentford FC. Bryan Mbeumo is replaced by Tariqe Fosu.
  • 89' Another substitution for Stoke City FC to replace Lee Gregory by Lasse Sorensen on 89 minute.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Nick Powell is replaced by Nathan Collins on 90 minute.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for James McClean.
  • It finishes all square. Stoke City FC and Brentford FC share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25 Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Brentford FC xG
I would bet for: Stoke City FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC43% Draw30% Brentford FC27%
Actual: Stoke City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Brentford FC
57%
Stoke City FC or Brentford FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Stoke City FC28% Draw52% Brentford FC20%
Actual: Stoke City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap Stoke City FC covers Push Brentford FC covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% 82%
-1 18% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% 59%
+0.5 72% 28%
+1 72% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
29%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.