Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 13 Goals 35 (51)
(35) 19 Assists 15 (34)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.9 Average Age 22.7
181.5 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(0.9) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(49%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 50% (48%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Stoke
Sunderland
Player Reason Status Rating
Ki-Jana Hoever Out 6.99
Ben Wilmot Out 6.71
Emre Tezgel Out N/A
Lewis Baker Out 6.61
Enda Stevens Out 6.61
Ryan Mmaee Out 6.54
Tyrese Campbell Out 6.48
Michael Rose Out 6.67
André Vidigal Out 6.43
Lynden Gooch Out 5.96
Player Reason Status Rating
Corry Evans Out 6.17
Jay Matete Out N/A
Aji Alese Out 6.45
Pierre Ekwah Out 6.68
Bradley Dack Out 6.47
Dennis Cirkin Out 6.56
Dan Neil Out 6.8

Team News

Stoke
Sunderland
  • Dwight Gayle and Sead Haksabanovic could both return for Stoke as they prepare to host Sunderland on their return to Championship action.
  • Alex Neil looks set to be without ten first-team players on Saturday as his injury crisis continues.
  • Dan Neil is suspended for the trip to the bet365 Stadium, so expect Luke O'Nien to step into the defensive midfield role here.
  • That change could see Jenson Seelt make a start at centre-back alongside Dan Ballard.

Prediction

  • Stoke were no match for the talent of league leaders Leicester in their last league outing, attempting just two shots during the entire 90 minutes as they were condemned to a 2-0 defeat at the King Power Stadium. With three defeats in their last four league games, Alex Neil is coming under serious pressure in Staffordshire.
  • A first-half red card for Dan Neil killed off Sunderland's chances of claiming a positive result against Middlesbrough last time out as the Black Cats went on to lose 4-0 on home soil. Despite that disappointing result, Tony Mowbray's side remain fourth in the standings after the international break.
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