Stoke v Bournemouth predictions: free betting tips and where to watch

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Stoke v Bournemouth in the Championship

Where to watch

Sky Sports Football, 7.45pm Saturday

Best bet

Bournemouth
1pt 23-20 Coral, Hills, Ladbrokes

Match preview

Promotion hopefuls Stoke and Bournemouth will look to start the new year on a positive note when they square off on Saturday.

After steering Stoke clear of relegation last season, Michael O'Neil has his sights set on a playoff charge in 2020-21.

They sit seventh after signing off for 2020 with a draw at home to Nottingham Forest, extending their unbeaten streak in the league to five matches

However, Bournemouth, who are seeking an immediate return to the top flight, will put that record to the test as they attempt to bounce back from defeat at Brentford.

The Cherries had kept five successive clean sheets prior to that loss against Brentford and they boast the joint-fourth best defensive record in the division.

Bournemouth have also had the run of this fixture over recent times, winning three of the last four meetings.

Key stat

Eight of Stoke's last nine Championship games have featured no more than two goals

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