Blackpool vs Stoke City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Blackpool

L W L W L

23rd place in England Championship

1 - 0

18/02/2023 11:00

Stoke City

D L L D L

16th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Blackpool vs Stoke City on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Blackpool vs Stoke City preview before placing your bet.

Blackpool are currently 23rd with 44 points after 46 matches.
Stoke City sit 16th with 53 points from 46 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Burnley	101	46	29	14	3	87	35	52
02 Sheffield United	91	46	28	7	11	73	39	34
03 Luton Town	80	46	21	17	8	57	39	18
04 Middlesbrough	75	46	22	9	15	84	56	28
05 Coventry City	70	46	18	16	12	58	46	12
06 Sunderland A.F.C	69	46	18	15	13	68	55	13
07 Blackburn Rovers	69	46	20	9	17	52	54	-2
08 Millwall	68	46	19	11	16	57	50	7
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	66	46	18	12	16	59	53	6
10 Swansea City	66	46	18	12	16	68	64	4
11 Watford	63	46	16	15	15	56	53	3
12 Preston North End	63	46	17	12	17	45	59	-14
13 Norwich City	62	46	17	11	18	57	54	3
14 Bristol City	59	46	15	14	17	55	56	-1
15 Hull City	58	46	14	16	16	51	61	-10
16 Stoke City	53	46	14	11	21	55	54	1
17 Birmingham City	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
18 Huddersfield Town	53	46	14	11	21	47	62	-15
19 Rotherham United	50	46	11	17	18	49	60	-11
20 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	50	46	13	11	22	44	71	-27
21 Cardiff City	49	46	13	10	23	41	58	-17
22 Reading	44	46	13	11	22	46	68	-22
23 Blackpool	44	46	11	11	24	48	72	-24
24 Wigan Athletic	42	46	10	15	21	38	65	-27

Blackpool Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 21:00

Blackpool 0 - 1 Port Vale International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 21:00

Barrow 2 - 0 Blackpool International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Tranmere Rovers 2 - 0 Blackpool International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 21:00

AFC Fylde 2 - 3 Blackpool International Club Friendly

02/05/2026 21:00

Reading 0 - 1 Blackpool England League 1

25/04/2026 21:00

Blackpool 1 - 0 Leyton Orient England League 1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Stoke City

02/08/2026 00:30

Stoke City 1 - 1 Valencia International Club Friendly

29/07/2026 01:45

Stoke City 1 - 0 Everton International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 01:45

Chester FC 0 - 1 Stoke City International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Crewe Alexandra 1 - 1 Stoke City International Club Friendly

10/07/2026 21:00

Stoke City 0 - 1 Sporting Braga International Club Friendly

02/05/2026 18:30

Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City England Championship

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

226

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

214

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

185

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

205

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

153 (51%)147 (49%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

140 (47%)160 (53%)

Blackpool

Recent matches

Stoke City

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Blackpool

Stoke City

Shots

Blackpool

Total shots

11.32 avg / game

Blocked

725 total

Avg. 3.24

Stoke City

Total shots

11.68 avg / game

Blocked

824 total

Avg. 3.48

Blackpool Pass Stoke City

Total passes

99197

Avg. 377 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

109081

Avg. 413 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Blackpool

300

Played games

Stoke City

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.31

4.69

1406

Corners

1583

5.28

21.05

6316

Throw-ins

6140

20.47

1.57

471

Offsides

537

1.79

2.53

758

GK saves

694

2.31

Blackpool

DISCIPLINARY

Stoke City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.62

485

562

1.87

0.07

0.05

9.63

2888

Fouls

3118

10.39

12.41

3723

Tackles

3683

12.28

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How We Build the Blackpool vs Stoke City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Blackpool vs Stoke City on 18 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Blackpool vs Stoke City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Blackpool's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Stoke City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Blackpool and Stoke City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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