Stoke City vs Norwich betting tips 29 September Premier League: "Stoke City suffered a 3:1 defeat away from home in a last weekend’s match against Arsenal in a game they put up more than decent performance but still suffered a defeat conceding two goals from set pieces, something that is true rarity for them."
However, they quickly bounced back to more positive results winning during midweek against Tranmere 0:2 away from home in a Capital One Cup game. Visitors took the lead in 23rd minute with a goal from Ireland, while Crouch added the second one in last moments of the game. It was a fully deserved victory for much stronger side that dominated almost whole game, while coach Mark Hughes rotated his squad, trying to rest his key players in front of the much more important Premier League clashes. Their start of the season isn’t that bad as the team suffered losses only to Liverpool and Arsenal, both away from home, while they drew at home against Manchester City and defeated Crystal Palace and West Ham in two remaining matches. As every season they will try to rely on home crowd and home games, therefore everything but a victory today would be a disappointment for them.
Left defender Erik Pieters (5/0) was injured in a game against Arsenal and is doubtful for today’s game, while the Potters boss will also be without central midfielders Whelan (3/0) and Ness and defender Muniesa, last two without participation into the new season.
Norwich, on the other side, disappointed their fans as they lost at home over Aston Villa last weekend, even though the team much more of the ball possession, but it simply wasn’t their day. Hosts were awarded with a penalty kick in sixth minute, but Snodgrass missed it, while visitors from Aston Villa took the lead in 30th minute. Even though hosts tried to do something, their creativity was less than moderate and couldn’t make the proper response later in the game.
However, their atmosphere should be at least a bit improved as they won away from home against Championship side Watford in Capital One Cup during the midweek, however only after the overtime and a 2:2 result in first ninety minutes. Once again, they showed vulnerability at the back, even though it was a mixed squad this time, while they should feel a bit lucky as the second, equalizing goal was scored in fifth minute of injury time by Hooper (same players secured them the spot in the next round in overtime). With a 1-1-3 record in first five games, it seems that their target this season should be securing the Premier League spot as soon as possible, while the team didn’t manage to make anything good out of first two visits in Premier League. They went down to Tottenham and Hull City, without goal scored in those 180 minutes. Having that in mind, it’s obvious that even the draw would be more than positive result for them. Recently signed striker Wolfswinkel (5/1) is doubtful but should recover in time, while the guests will be without central defender Bassong (3/0) and right midfielder Bennett (1/0).
Stoke have won their last five home matches against Norwich.
Norwich have lost five of their last six away matches in the Premier League.
In-form Stoke should overpower easy or hard poor travelers Norwich on Sunday evening and continue climbing up at the table reaching very near the European position tickets, while Norwich should be happy if they secure the Premier League spot before the last rounds in the season.
Bet: Stoke City Wins
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