Prediction for match Stoke City — Fulham

Match Analysis: Stoke City vs Fulham

The FA Cup continues to deliver exciting matchups, and the clash between Stoke City and Fulham on 15.02.2026 promises to be action-packed. According to bookmaker odds, Fulham is the favorite: their victory is offered at 1.76, which corresponds to a 53.29% probability. A draw is set at 3.68 (25.49%), and a win for Stoke City at 4.42 (21.22%). This reflects the difference in current form and team performance, as Fulham has been showing more consistent attacking play in recent matches, while Stoke City has been struggling to convert chances. Another important factor is that Fulham tends to play more high-scoring games, as seen by their frequent over totals and average goal output.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Stoke City lost to Charlton Athletic 0-1 (11.02.2026), drew with West Bromwich 0-0 (07.02.2026), and lost to Southampton 0-2 (31.01.2026). During the same period, Fulham lost to Manchester City 0-3 (11.02.2026), fell short against Everton 1-2 (07.02.2026), and played a high-scoring game against Manchester United 2-3 (01.02.2026). On average, over the last five matches, Stoke City has 52.2% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 8.8 fouls, and 2 offsides. Fulham has 52% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 10 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their head-to-head on 22.01.2022, Fulham defeated Stoke City 3-2. These numbers indicate that Fulham plays more aggressively and pushes forward more often, while Stoke City focuses more on defense but not always successfully.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Stoke City had over 2.5 goals only once, and under 2.5 goals four times. In contrast, Fulham had over 2.5 goals in four out of five matches, reflecting a high level of scoring. The average total goals in Stoke City's matches is 1.6, while Fulham's is 3.0. Goals scored: Stoke City - 0.4, Fulham - 1.0. Goals conceded: Stoke City - 1.2, Fulham - 2.0. In the first half, Stoke City never exceeded 1.5 goals in five games, while Fulham did so only once. In the second half, Stoke City exceeded 1.5 goals only once, while Fulham did so three times. Goal intervals: Stoke City scores most frequently between 0-15, 31-45, and 76-90 minutes (33% each), and concedes mainly between 46-60 minutes (60%). Fulham scores most frequently between 16-30 minutes (40%) and concedes towards the end, between 76-90 minutes (60%). Overall, these data confirm that Fulham prefers a more open style of play, while Stoke City struggles offensively. Considering Stoke City's low scoring and Fulham's not so high average scoring, betting on under 2.5 goals at 1.94 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

The average number of corners for Stoke City is 4.4, and for Fulham, it's 5.2 per match. In the last five games, Stoke City had over 9.5 corners twice, and Fulham four times. The line for total corners closest to the average sum (9.6) is set at 9.5: over 9.5 is offered at 1.75, and under at 2.00. In terms of corners, Fulham is favored with odds of 1.67. Overall, considering Fulham's frequent over 9.5 corners and both teams' average stats, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified. It's also worth noting that Fulham often earns more corners, as confirmed by their average statistics.