Stoke City vs Swansea City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 15/08
England - EFL Championship
Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Stoke City
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Stoke City, but the English Championship hasn't started yet.
That changes this Saturday, 15/08, at 15:00, at Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia). The opponent for the opening match is Swansea City.
Stoke City arrive at the league opener with 17 win(s) and 55 goals this season. Meanwhile, Swansea City have 20 win(s) and 67 goals. Stoke City have a 39% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Stoke City vs Swansea City is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Stoke City vs Swansea City
Under 2.5 Goals
Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.70
Confidence
56%
Last updated: 11-08-2026
Overview Stoke City vs Swansea City
Stoke City are favourites, with odds of 2.532 and a 39% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Stoke City Football Club Limited, with 15 win(s) against 9 for Swansea City. The odds for a Swansea City Association Football Club Limited win are 3.2 and a draw is 8.5.
Stoke City and Swansea City have not yet played any matches in the EFL Championship.
Head-to-head between Stoke City and Swansea City
In 30 clashes, Stoke City have the advantage over Swansea City: 15 win(s) against 9 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 07/03/2026, in the EFL Championship. Swansea City won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Stoke City vs Swansea City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the EFL Championship and see all the analysis before you bet.
Stoke City: current form
Stoke City have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, but have played 51 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the English Championship:
17 win(s), 11 draw(s), 23 defeat(s)
55 goals scored (1.08 per match)
Top scorer: Sorba Thomas (10 goal(s))
- 17/10/2026Derby CountyStoke CityW0117/10/2026ChampionshipDerby County
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Stoke City0 - 1W - 13/10/2026Stoke CityMiddlesbroughL2313/10/2026ChampionshipStoke City
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Middlesbrough2 - 3L - 10/10/2026Bolton WanderersStoke CityW1210/10/2026ChampionshipBolton Wanderers
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Stoke City1 - 2W - 19/09/2026Stoke CitySheffield UnitedW2119/09/2026ChampionshipStoke City
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Sheffield United2 - 1W - 12/09/2026WatfordStoke CityW1212/09/2026ChampionshipWatford
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Stoke City1 - 2W
Swansea City: current form
On the other side, Swansea City have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship 2026/27, but have played 52 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
20 win(s), 12 draw(s), 20 defeat(s)
67 goals scored (1.29 per match)
Top scorer: Žan Vipotnik (23 goal(s))
- 17/10/2026Swansea CityWest HamL0117/10/2026ChampionshipSwansea City
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West Ham0 - 1L - 13/10/2026MillwallSwansea CityW0113/10/2026ChampionshipMillwall
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Swansea City0 - 1W - 10/10/2026Swansea CityNorwich CityW2110/10/2026ChampionshipSwansea City
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Norwich City2 - 1W - 19/09/2026Lincoln CitySwansea CityW1219/09/2026ChampionshipLincoln City
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Swansea City1 - 2W - 12/09/2026Swansea CityBurnleyW3112/09/2026ChampionshipSwansea City
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Burnley3 - 1W
Stoke City vs Swansea City key players
Stoke City have not yet taken to the pitch in the EFL Championship, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Sorba Thomas is already leading the way with 10 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Swansea City have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Žan Vipotnik already has 23 goal(s).
Stoke City vs Swansea City statistics in the EFL Championship
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Stoke City vs Swansea City already show something. Stoke City have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Swansea City have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Stoke City vs Swansea City in the table below.
Stoke City
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Swansea City
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Points & Results
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- 0%Wins0%
- 0%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
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Trends
- 0%Both Score0%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Stoke City vs Swansea City
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Stoke City vs Swansea City in the EFL Championship:
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
The match between Stoke City and Swansea City has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.
Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.
That's why we're going with BTTS.
Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners
After scanning the different markets for Stoke City vs Swansea City, we find that under 9.5 corners is the most eye-catching bet based on the playing profile of the two sides.
We don't foresee much free-flowing attacking football from the two teams, which will greatly reduce the chances of them winning the 10 total corners required to sink this bet.
Correct score prediction for Stoke City vs Swansea City
Both teams rarely concede goals. Stoke City hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Stoke City 1-0 Swansea City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Stoke City vs Swansea City
Check out where to watch the live match between Swansea City and Stoke City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Stoke City and Swansea City
The line-ups for Stoke City vs Swansea City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Swansea City Association Football Club Limited line-up
The Swansea City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Stoke City vs Swansea City
Match: Stoke City vs Swansea City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 15/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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