West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates evenly matched chances for both teams, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. West Bromwich Albion has a better home record (43% wins at home) and a higher average xG (1.68 vs 1.20), but their catastrophic form in the last five matches (0 wins, only 0.4 points per match) significantly reduces their chances. Stoke City displays more stable form (1.0 point per match in the last 5 games) and an impressive 40% clean sheets away from home, making them a difficult opponent. The hosts have an advantage in possession (54% vs 53%) and better shot accuracy (8% vs 9%), but their recent results (winless streak) and high number of goals conceded lately (14 in 5 matches) raise concerns. Considering the hosts' poor form, the visitors' solid defense, and the overall balanced statistics, a draw seems the most logical outcome for this match.
West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
West Bromwich Albion played Stoke City in Championship (England). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
West Bromwich Albion: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Stoke City: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
West Bromwich Albion scores 1.07 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Stoke City scores 1.13 and concedes 0.93. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: West Bromwich Albion 57%, Stoke City 37%. Over 2.5: West Bromwich Albion 53%, Stoke City 40%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
West Bromwich Albion has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.29. West Bromwich Albion: 13.5 shots per match, Stoke City: 11.3.
Match halves
West Bromwich Albion: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.63. Stoke City: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
West Bromwich Albion: 76-90+ (8 goals). Stoke City: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates evenly matched chances for both teams, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. West Bromwich Albion has a better home record (43% wins at home) and a higher average xG (1.68 vs 1.20), but their catastrophic form in the last five matches (0 wins, only 0.4 points per match) significantly reduces their chances. Stoke City displays more stable form (1.0 point per match in the last 5 games) and an impressive 40% clean sheets away from home, making them a difficult opponent. The hosts have an advantage in possession (54% vs 53%) and better shot accuracy (8% vs 9%), but their recent results (winless streak) and high number of goals conceded lately (14 in 5 matches) raise concerns. Considering the hosts' poor form, the visitors' solid defense, and the overall balanced statistics, a draw seems the most logical outcome for this match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| West Bromwich Albion | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Stoke City is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion · 1 pts / match - Stoke City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Stoke City is 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.07 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion · 1.13 goals / match - Stoke City
Stoke City is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion · 0.93 goals / match - Stoke City
West Bromwich Albion scores in 70% of matches (21 of 30 matches), while Stoke City keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 matches).
Stoke City scores in 63% of matches (19 of 30 matches), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - West Bromwich Albion
Over / Under - Stoke City
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Stoke City is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion · 1.4 pts / match - Stoke City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Stoke City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
West Bromwich Albion
Stoke City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| West Bromwich Albion | Liga | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.63 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.07 |
| Both teams scored | • 57% | 56% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 - 0 Stoke City. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City?
The Championship match finished West Bromwich Albion 0:0 Stoke City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City?
West Bromwich Albion score 1.07 goals per game on average and Stoke City 1.13. The Championship average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 57% of West Bromwich Albion's matches and 37% of Stoke City's.
What form are West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City in?
Over the last 5 games West Bromwich Albion have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Stoke City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.