Wolverhampton vs Stoke City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 29/08
England - EFL Championship
Main prediction: Wolverhampton to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Wolverhampton
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Wolverhampton host Stoke City this 29/08 (Saturday), at Molineux Stadium, at 12:30, in another chapter of the English Championship.
In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Wolverhampton have won 3 time(s). Stoke City have won 1. Wolverhampton are the favourites with a 64% chance according to the bookmakers.
See the prediction Wolverhampton vs Stoke City, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Wolverhampton vs Stoke City
1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
Market: 1st Half Over 0.5 Goals · @ 1.38
Last updated: 25-08-2026
Overview Wolverhampton vs Stoke City
Wolverhampton are strong favourites, with odds of just 1.57 and a 64% chance of winning. The odds for a Stoke City Football Club Limited win are at 6.667 and a draw at 9.
In the EFL Championship, Wolverhampton have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, having Fernando López González as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Stoke City have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Eric Junior Bocat as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Wolverhampton and Stoke City
In 9 clashes, Stoke City have the advantage over Wolverhampton: 5 win(s) against 2 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 17/09/2020, in the EFL Cup, the match score was: Wolverhampton 0-1 Stoke City.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Wolverhampton vs Stoke City, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Wolverhampton: current form
Wolverhampton have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Fernando López González (2 goal(s))
- 20/10/2026WolverhamptonPortsmouthD1120/10/2026ChampionshipWolverhampton
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Portsmouth1 - 1D - 16/10/2026BurnleyWolverhamptonW1216/10/2026ChampionshipBurnley
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Wolverhampton1 - 2W - 13/10/2026WolverhamptonBolton WanderersL1313/10/2026ChampionshipWolverhampton
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Bolton Wanderers1 - 3L - 10/10/2026MiddlesbroughWolverhamptonL1010/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Wolverhampton1 - 0L - 20/09/2026WolverhamptonWest BromwichW1020/09/2026ChampionshipWolverhampton
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West Bromwich1 - 0W
Stoke City: current form
Meanwhile, Stoke City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Eric Junior Bocat (1 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
Wolverhampton vs Stoke City key players
In the EFL Championship, Fernando López González carries Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.'s attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is André Trindade da Costa Neto, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jørgen Strand Larsen has 4 goal(s).
On the other side, Eric Junior Bocat is the name that frightens the most for The Potters with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Tomáš Rigo leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Wolverhampton vs Stoke City statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Wolverhampton have an average of 9.5 corners and 1 cards per match. Stoke City have 7.5 corners and 3 cards. Check the statistics for Wolverhampton vs Stoke City in the table below.
Wolverhampton
Home
Stoke City
Away
Points & Results
- PPG20
- 50%Wins0%
- 100%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game2.501
- Conceded/game1.502.50
- xG1.741.04
- xGA1.241.38
Trends
- 100%Both Score100%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Wolverhampton vs Stoke City
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Our prediction is: Wolverhampton to win the 1st half
Wolverhampton has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.
We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Stoke City, so our top tip is for Wolverhampton to win the first half.
Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match
Based on our analysis, Wolverhampton vs Stoke City looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.
The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.
Correct score prediction for Wolverhampton vs Stoke City
The favoritism in the odds points to Wolverhampton. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Wolverhampton 1-0 Stoke City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Wolverhampton vs Stoke City
Check out where to watch the live match between Stoke City and Wolverhampton:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Wolverhampton and Stoke City
The line-ups for Wolverhampton vs Stoke 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.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up
The Stoke City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Wolverhampton vs Stoke City
Match: Wolverhampton vs Stoke City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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Likely Scores
| # | Score | Probability | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 1 | 13.23% | |
| 2 | 1 - 0 | 9.87% | |
| 3 | 2 - 1 | 9.37% | |
| 4 | 2 - 0 | 8.62% | |
| 5 | 0 - 0 | 8.30% | |
| 6 | 1 - 2 | 6.53% | |
| 7 | 0 - 1 | 6.51% | |
| 8 | 2 - 2 | 5.09% | |
| 9 | 3 - 1 | 4.87% | |
| 10 | 3 - 0 | 4.48% | |
| 11 | 0 - 2 | 4.19% | |
| 12 | 3 - 2 | 2.64% |