Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Stoke City and Luton Town are separated by just four points in the English Football League Championship standings ahead of their head-to-head clash on Tuesday. With both sides battling to avoid relegation to League One, this fixture is expected to see a cautious approach from each team, with a focus on minimising defensive risks.
Stoke City
Following a 1:1 draw with Preston North End on Saturday, Stoke City remain two points clear of the relegation zone. The club have scored 40 goals across 40 league fixtures — only Luton Town have a weaker attacking record, having netted 36 times. Three of Stoke City's last four matches have featured Total Under 2.5 goals, as the squad generally perform more comfortably in games played at a slower tempo, relying on counterattacks.
Luton Town
Just 14 months ago, Luton Town were still in with a chance of English Premier League survival. Now, they are among the leading candidates for a drop to the third tier of English football. Despite an upturn in results — eight points from their last four matches — attacking frailties continue to hinder their progress. Since 15 March, the club have managed just one goal, with each of those games finishing comfortably with Total Under 2.5 goals.
Stoke City vs Luton Town Prediction
Compared to their open encounter in December, which Luton Town won (2:1), both sides are likely to adopt a far more conservative strategy this time. A low-risk, low-tempo draw would suit both teams given their current league objectives.
