Stoke City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Predictions

Stoke City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Club Friendly. Stoke City host Wolverhampton Wanderers at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday in an all-Midlands pre-season friendly as both sides continue their summer preparations. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Club Friendly | Jul 26 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at bet365 Stadium

Stoke City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Predictions

Could This Be the Midlands Clash That Surprises Everyone?

• Stoke leaking goals too easily: The Potters have conceded nine goals in their last four pre-season matches, highlighting persistent defensive vulnerabilities even against modest opposition.
• Wolves’ midfield starting to gel: With Bellegarde, Munetsi and Gomes forming a trio, Wolves have created more chances in their last friendly than in any of their previous two, despite not winning.
• Mubama still isolated up front: Stoke’s young loanee striker has scored just once in four games, suggesting that support from the wings and midfield remains worryingly limited.

Best Bet for Stoke City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

There’s something about an all-Midlands showdown that stirs the soul, even if it’s just a friendly. Stoke City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to go head-to-head at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and although this one won’t carry the same intensity as a league encounter, there’s plenty bubbling under the surface. Stoke, fresh from a morale-boosting win over Crewe Alexandra, will be desperate to prove that result wasn’t a fluke. And Wolves, well, they’re still waiting to click into gear this summer, with their pre-season tour yielding little more than jet lag and missed chances.

Both clubs are coming into this with very different energies. Stoke, battered in their early summer fixtures, finally found something to smile about midweek. Their new man Sorba Thomas looked electric, playing the role of creator and finisher to claw back a 2-1 win after falling behind. It wasn’t just a win; it was a sigh of relief that maybe this pre-season won’t be entirely forgettable.

Meanwhile, Wolves are walking into this with their usual mix of promise and frustration. They’ve shown flashes – Jorgen Strand Larsen’s goal in Portugal was tidy – but the end product just hasn’t matched the build-up. Fans could be forgiven for wondering whether the gears are jammed, especially with Manchester City looming large on the horizon.

This match isn’t just another box to tick. It’s a credibility test, and both sets of players know it.

Best Bet for Stoke City vs Wolves: Wolverhampton Wanderers to Win

At BettingTips4You.com, we believe in precision over clutter. That’s why for every game, we dig deep and pick just one tip – the Best Bet – based on thorough analysis and insight. No confusion. No hedging. Just the strongest play. And for this clash, Wolves to win is the prediction that stands out tall above the rest.

Wolves may be winless in pre-season so far, but let’s not get swept away by short-term panic. There’s nuance in the performances. Against Burnley, they were fluid in phases, and with Fer Lopez and Marshall Munetsi supporting Strand Larsen, there’s structure beginning to form in attack. Kalajdzic is lurking too, desperate to prove he’s more than a fragile footnote in Wolves’ injury-ridden recent past.

Now, Stoke did claw back a win at Crewe, but let’s not ignore the earlier beatings – especially that 5-0 humiliation against Liverpool. Their backline, even with Lawal stepping up, has been fragile. Mubama brings energy, but he’s still raw. Ashley Phillips might be back in the fold, but a second debut feels more ceremonial than tactical at this point. And let’s not forget, they’ve just lost Wouter Burger, who brought steel to the midfield last term. Without that spine, they might find Wolves’ pressing and vertical runs a bit too much to handle.

The visitor’s squad looks more settled now. Players like Bellegarde and Gomes offer decent balance in midfield, while Andre and Hoever can cause problems out wide. Stoke have conceded at least three goals in three of their last four outings – and while friendlies don’t count for everything, they do reveal trends.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Wolves’ quality is starting to bubble through – and with Stoke still patching up their structure, this is the moment for the Old Gold to find their rhythm and claim that first win of the summer.” – Herrin Kendrick, BettingTips4You.com expert

It may not be a classic, but Wolves look the more cohesive outfit. Stoke will huff and puff, but there’s a clear gulf in execution and match sharpness that should swing the tie in favour of the Premier League side.

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Predicted Correct Score: Stoke City 0-2 Wolves

Wolves haven’t exactly looked explosive, but they should have enough to manage the game and avoid drama at the back. With Stoke still getting their defensive house in order and not overly threatening in attack, a clean sheet for the visitors looks likely. A 2-0 win would reflect Wolves’ controlled improvement and Stoke’s ongoing teething issues.

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