26 December 2015 at 12:45
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.9
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (29%) — the odds may underestimate Stoke City.
Market Summary
Margin: 4.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3.10 | 3.10 | 2.30 |
| Max | 3.33 | 3.31 | 2.40 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 29.5% | 29.6% | 40.9% |
| Public market | 29.2% | 29.6% | 41.2% |
Stoke City vs Manchester United — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/01/1817/18 | Manchester United | 3–0 | Stoke City | 1.22/6.91/15.08 |
| 09/09/1717/18 | Stoke City | 2–2 | Manchester United | 7.31/4.31/1.51 |
| 02/10/1616/17 | Manchester United | 1–1 | Stoke City | 1.34/5.40/10.54 |
| 21/01/1716/17 | Stoke City | 1–1 | Manchester United | 6.03/4.09/1.62 |
| 02/02/1615/16 | Manchester United | 3–0 | Stoke City | 1.68/3.69/5.97 |
| 26/12/1515/16 | Stoke City | 2–0 | Manchester United | 3.23/3.20/2.37 |
| 02/12/1414/15 | Manchester United | 2–1 | Stoke City | 1.46/4.27/8.38 |
| 01/01/1514/15 | Stoke City | 1–1 | Manchester United | 4.11/3.43/1.99 |
| 26/10/1313/14 | Manchester United | 3–2 | Stoke City | 1.34/5.06/10.93 |
| 01/02/1413/14 | Stoke City | 2–1 | Manchester United | 6.98/3.88/1.57 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Stoke City
Away Record: Manchester United
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Stoke City defeated Manchester United 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by Bojan 19′, M. Arnautović 26′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Stoke City had 41% possession while Manchester United held 59%. Stoke City had 13 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for Manchester United. Stoke City made 3 substitutions, Manchester United made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Stoke City and Manchester United — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: G. Johnson
Match Statistics
Stoke City had 41% possession against Manchester United's 59%. Stoke City registered 13 shots (3 on target) while Manchester United managed 11 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 1–12. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Stoke City have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Manchester United show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Stoke City
Manchester United
Stoke City vs Manchester United Head to Head Results
Stoke City and Manchester United have met 16 times — Stoke City won 1, Manchester United won 10, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 47 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.94 per match (15 for the home side, 32 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (69%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester United are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2012.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 15 Mar 2026