Stoke vs Manchester City Soccer Prediction Today
Stoke
After spending the last few seasons comfortably in the middle of the standings, Stoke has made his fans suffer well in the current edition of the Premier League. With 27 points (six wins, nine draws and 14 losses) he occupies the nineteenth (penultimate) stand.
The team has even shown signs that they can get out of this situation. Of the last six matches, he managed to score in five. But it was only one win and four draws. He was able to distance himself from the West Bromwich, which was parked in the 20 points, but completed the 29th day with a point less compared to Southampton, who was then the first out of the relegation zone.
The team led by coach Paulo Lambert will have the opportunity to get on the field knowing the results of the rivals. This, however, does not make much difference in the need for victory to improve their chances in the fight against sticking.
The coach’s biggest problem is trying to make his defensive system more efficient. With 54 goals conceded, Stoke have the most leaked defense of the English Premier League. This number gives rise to even more concern for having Manchester City the most productive attack of the tournament. In 29 matches, he shook the net of rivals 83 times.
Manchester City
On Wednesday, March 7, City’s attack was not in its best days. That’s why the team were beaten 2-1 at Basel by Ethirad Stadium in the return leg of the Champions League.
The only consequence of the failure was the loss of a homemade invincibility that exceeded the 30 commitments. In the fight for the classification, the fall had no influence. Manchester managed to advance to the quarterfinals with no fright as they had beaten Basel 4-0.
The wide margin of advantage made coach Pepe Guardiola leave out two of his main players. Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne (29 goals in English Premier League 2017/2018, seven goals) and striker Sergio Aguero (24 goals, 21 goals) followed the duel of the reserve bench. They should be listed as holders again on Monday.
Who won an opportunity to start playing was the Brazilian Gabriel Jesus (20 games, eight goals). It was the first time that the ex-palmeirense was related like proprietor after being left about two months away by injury. There is a possibility that you will maintain this condition against Stoke. More likely, however, is that it figure in the reserves.
Another Brazilian, midfielder Fernandinho (27 games, three goals), is doubtful for the confrontation. A thigh injury took him out of the last three games. It will be submitted to new examinations that will determine if it can be made available to Guardiola. In a similar situation is Raheem Sterling midfielder (25 games, 15 goals). If they are released they must be part of the titular team.
French left-back Benjamin Mendy (four games, no goal) also has his expected return. He resumed normal training after recovering from a serious knee injury. He has not played since the end of September. If the physiology department approves, it may appear on the reservation bank.
Soccer Prediction of the Day Stoke vs Manchester City
The City is ample favorite and best betting option for the match. After all, it will put its main team in the field in search of defining the title achievement as soon as possible. That would allow a greater dedication to the Champions League at the end of the season.
Prediction Today: Manchester City
Odds: 1.22
