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Wolves v Stoke City Stats

Data last updated: Sat 29 Aug 2026, 17:12 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Wolves face Stoke City in a Championship clash where Wolves have started strongly, sitting 4th with 4 points and a potent attack averaging 2.5 goals per game. Stoke City, struggling at 21st with no points, also show a high rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, indicating an open game likely to produce multiple goals. Wolves' attacking momentum and Stoke's defensive vulnerabilities set the stage for an entertaining, goal-rich encounter under a tactical setup favoring offensive play.

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Over 2.5 Goals

Both Wolves and Stoke City have a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate this season.
Wolves average 2.5 goals scored per match, Stoke City 1 goal per match.
Wolves take 17 shots per game with 4 on target, Stoke City 10.5 shots with 2 on target.
H2H average goals per match is 2.38 over 8 meetings, supporting goal potential.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model sees strong value in Over 2.5 Goals at 1.73 , with a 78% chance versus a 57.8% implied market chance, reflecting a 20.2% . Both teams have consistently participated in high-scoring games, with Wolves demonstrating prolific attacking output and Stoke City conceding frequently. The attacking roles of players like Fer López and R. Jiménez, combined with Stoke's defensive fragility, underpin the expectation of multiple goals. Data quality is solid, supporting in this selection.

Model Chance78%

Strong positive

Implied Market Chance57.8%

Strong positive

Value Edge20.2%

Strong positive

Wolves Attack2.5 goals per game

Strong positive

Stoke Defense2.5 goals conceded per game

Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking game as Wolves push to capitalize on their strong start and Stoke City seek to break their winless streak. Wolves' offensive firepower combined with Stoke's defensive struggles makes Over 2.5 Goals a logical choice supported by both tactical intent and recent scoring data.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential

“Wolves' dynamic midfielders and forwards create sustained pressure, while Stoke's defensive lapses invite goal-scoring opportunities, making Over 2.5 Goals a compelling angle for this fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Both Wolves and Stoke City have a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate this season.

Wolves average 2.5 goals scored per match, Stoke City 1 goal per match.

Wolves take 17 shots per game with 4 on target, Stoke City 10.5 shots with 2 on target.

H2H average goals per match is 2.38 over 8 meetings, supporting goal potential.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

Over the last eight head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.38, close to the Over 2.5 threshold.
Both teams' recent matches have consistently exceeded 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards open, attacking games with defensive vulnerabilities exploited, reinforcing the Over 2.5 Goals angle.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Wolves4.5

Avg corners for

Stoke City3

Wolves9.5

Avg total corners

Stoke City7.5

Wolves1

Avg yellow cards

Stoke City3

Wolves17

Avg shots

Stoke City10.5

Best odds for this sectionOver 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · Model 64% vs implied 58% · edge +6.2 pts

1.73

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Over 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 61%

1.67

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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 67%

1.4

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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price

2.1

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Wolves dominate in shots with 17 per game and 4 on target, reflecting offensive pressure and sustained attacking phases. Stoke City averages fewer shots but still contributes to open play. The higher yellow card average for Stoke City (3 per game) suggests a physical contest that may disrupt defensive rhythm, increasing goal chances.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Wolves2.5

Avg goals scored

Stoke City1

Wolves1.5

Avg goals conceded

Stoke City2.5

Wolves100%

BTTS rate

Stoke City100%

Wolves100%

Over 2.5 goals

Stoke City100%

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +15 pts

1.73

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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 71%

1.8

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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%

1.22

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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 51%

2.75

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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%

2.1

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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%

1.91

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Both Wolves and Stoke City have recorded 100% Over 2.5 Goals and BTTS rates this season, indicating consistent goal involvement from both sides. Wolves' average 2.5 goals scored and Stoke's 2.5 goals conceded per game suggest an open match with goals at both ends, supporting an Over 2.5 Goals outcome.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +15 pts

1.73

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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 71%

1.8

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Wolves to WinBetfred guide price · model 74%

1.55

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Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 64%

1.73

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Stoke City Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%

3.55

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Wolves Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.27

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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 67%

1.4

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The Over 2.5 Goals market is priced attractively at 1.73, reflecting a significant given the model's 78% probability. The market underestimates the likelihood of multiple goals, likely due to Stoke City's low standing, but their games have been high scoring, justifying the selection as a value bet without price sensitivity.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Wolves

Last 51W 1D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 1D 0L

22 Aug 2026A Preston3-1

14 Aug 2026H Blackburn2-2

Stoke City

Last 50W 0D 2L

Last 5 record

Last 100W 0D 2L

22 Aug 2026A Southampton1-3

15 Aug 2026H Swansea1-2

Best odds for this sectionWolves to WinBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 65% · edge +9.5 pts

1.55

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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 86%

1.14

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Stoke City Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%

3.55

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Wolves Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.27

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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 45%

2.38

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Stoke City to WinBetMGM guide price · model 23%

5.75

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 20%

4.1

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Recent form shows Wolves have secured 4 points with a perfect 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate, scoring 2.5 goals per game while conceding 1.5. Stoke City have yet to earn points but also feature 100% Over 2.5 Goals matches, conceding 2.5 goals per game. This shared trend underlines the expectation for a high-scoring match.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Wolves wins

2Draws

4Stoke City wins

26 Jul 2025Stoke City v Wolves1-1

31 Jul 2021Stoke City v Wolves1-1

17 Sep 2020Wolves v Stoke City0-1

07 Jan 2017Stoke City v Wolves0-2

07 Apr 2012Stoke City v Wolves2-1

17 Dec 2011Wolves v Stoke City1-2

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +15 pts

1.73

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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 71%

1.8

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Wolves to WinBetfred guide price · model 74%

1.55

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Stoke City to WinBetMGM guide price · model 23%

5.75

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 20%

4.1

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The eight previous meetings between Wolves and Stoke City have averaged 2.38 goals per game, indicating moderately high-scoring encounters. While not overwhelmingly supportive alone, this historical data complements current form and attacking trends, suggesting a reasonable expectation for multiple goals in this fixture.

Season team stats

Championship

Wolves2

Played

Stoke City2

Wolves2.5

Avg goals for

Stoke City1

Wolves1.5

Avg goals against

Stoke City2.5

Wolves0

Clean sheets

Stoke City0

Best odds for this sectionWolves to WinBetfred guide price · Model 74% vs implied 65% · edge +9.5 pts

1.55

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Stoke City Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%

3.55

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Wolves Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 78%

1.27

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Stoke City to WinBetMGM guide price · model 23%

5.75

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Season-long stats reveal Wolves' strong attacking output averaging 2.5 goals per game and a moderate defense conceding 1.5. Stoke City's defense is more porous, conceding 2.5 goals per game, while their attack averages 1 goal. These profiles suggest Wolves will press forward effectively against a vulnerable defense, favoring Over 2.5 Goals.

League standings snapshot

Current table context.

Pos	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GD
1	Wolves	7	3	2	1	0	5
23	Stoke City	0	3	0	0	3	-6

Wolves sit comfortably in 4th place with 4 points, reflecting positive momentum and attacking . Stoke City are 21st with no points, indicating defensive frailties and pressure to respond. The standings context supports Wolves' offensive control and Stoke's likelihood to concede, aligning with a high-goal expectation.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Wolves Over 2.5

100%Stoke City Over 2.5

2.38H2H avg goals

Over the last eight head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.38, close to the Over 2.5 threshold. Both teams' recent matches have consistently exceeded 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards open, attacking games with defensive vulnerabilities exploited, reinforcing the Over 2.5 Goals angle.

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