Contest between Stoke City and Walsall is shaping up to be one of those affairs where form goes out the window. Underway
Stoke City’s been hot and cold, their showings fluctuating from brilliant to baffling. Meanwhile, Walsall’s grinding through a slump, their defense looking unstable.
Digging into past meetings, it’s a toss-up. Stoke City’s enjoyed the edge lately, but the game’s got a short memory.
My two cents: Both teams’ve got problems. Stoke City’s midfield’s stuttering, while Walsall’s attack craves a killer instinct.
In terms of the League Cup, this fixture carries extra weight. The division’s battle for European places means every result counts, and both sides know a positive result here could change narratives in the table. How they’ve fared lately in the League Cup suggests neither side can afford lapses, making this encounter even more compelling.
That said, there’s a vibe about this one—maybe, it’s the game where a player steps up.
Bottom line: This isn't just another game—it's prime-time action with implications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.Stoke City: Jack Bonham, Jaden Mears, Ashley Phillips, Ben Gibson, Eric Junior Bocat, Mohammed Olabosun Lawal, Tatsuki Seko, Million Manhoef, Jamie Turley, Favour fawunmi, Robert Bozenik
Walsall: Sam Hornby, Harrison burke, Priestley Farquharson, Cox, Daniel, Brandon Comley, Connor Barrett, Courtney Alphonso Clarke, Ronan Maher, Vincent Harper, Albert Adomah, Josh Gordon
Over the last matches Stoke City holds wins - 3, losses - 0 and draws - 2. Walsall on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 3, losses - 2 and draws - 0. Based on this data a conclusion can be made that Stoke City at the moment is in better form, in comparison to Walsall.
Stoke City: Derby – (Win 3:1), Burnley – (Win 1:0), Wolverhampton Wanderers – (Draw 1:1), Wolverhampton Casuals – (Draw 1:1), Crewe Alexandra – (Win 1:2).
Walsall: Gillingham – (Loss 1:0), Swindon Town – (Win 2:1), Forest Green – (Win 0:3), Derby – (Loss 2:3), Aston Villa – (Win 1:0).
