Stoke may struggle to justify favouritism against Everton

Premier League
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Stoke won their first game under Paul Lambert, beating Huddersfield 2-0, but they haven't won any of the next six and make no obvious appeal as favourites this weekend.

The pressure is increasing on the second-bottom Potters, who face three of the big six in their remaining eight games.

Everton are almost safe but only because of their efforts at Goodison Park, where they have won nine matches this season. They have not won on the road this year and may have to settle for a point at Stoke.

Recommendation
Draw
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Stoke team profile

Everton team profile

Team news
Stoke
Mame Diouf (shoulder) is a doubt and Stephen Ireland (calf) and Lee Grant (wrist) are out.

Everton
Gylfi Sigurdsson (knee) faces a spell on the sidelines but Idrissa Gueye returns after illness. Ashley Williams serves the second game of his three-match suspension.

Key stat
Stoke have drawn four of their last six games.

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