2 February 2016 at 20:00

Referee: Roger East

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 record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Manchester United4wins
4draws10 meetings
Stoke City2wins

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 (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (58%) — the odds may underestimate Manchester United.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.3%

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

Home 59.4%Draw 27.1%Away 16.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.673.505.75
Max1.703.826.17
Market favourite:Manchester United · Moderate favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market58.4%25.7%15.9%
Public market57.2%25.9%16.9%
Δ1.2%0.2%1.0%

Manchester United vs Stoke City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester United
Result vs. Market: Manchester United (59%)

Result matched 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.

Manchester UnitedHalf-time:20Stoke City
15Shots10
5Shots on target0

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
15/01/18Manchester United3–0Stoke City1.22/6.91/15.08
09/09/17Stoke City2–2Manchester United7.31/4.31/1.51
02/10/16Manchester United1–1Stoke City1.34/5.40/10.54
21/01/17Stoke City1–1Manchester United6.03/4.09/1.62
02/02/16Manchester United3–0Stoke City1.68/3.69/5.97
26/12/15Stoke City2–0Manchester United3.23/3.20/2.37
02/12/14Manchester United2–1Stoke City1.46/4.27/8.38
01/01/15Stoke City1–1Manchester United4.11/3.43/1.99
26/10/13Manchester United3–2Stoke City1.34/5.06/10.93
01/02/14Stoke City2–1Manchester United6.98/3.88/1.57

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: Manchester United

W 746D 276L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2334

Away Record: Stoke City

W 116D 109L 155
Over 2.545
Goals scored398

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester United defeated Stoke City 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by J. Lingard 14′, A. Martial 23′, W. Rooney 53′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Manchester United had 46% possession while Stoke City held 54%. Manchester United had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (0 on target) for Stoke City. Manchester United made 3 substitutions, Stoke City made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester United and Stoke City — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester United
Stoke City
Kick Off
J. Lingard

assist: C. Borthwick-Jackson

14′
A. Martial

assist: W. Rooney

23′
30′
P. WollscheidP. Bardsley
Half Time
W. Rooney

assist: A. Martial

53′
60′
BojanS. Ireland
A. MartialM. Depay
79′
M. FellainiAnder Herrera
80′
85′Stephen Ireland
MataAndreas Pereira
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester United had 46% possession against Stoke City's 54%. Manchester United registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Stoke City managed 10 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 0–0.

5Shots on Goal0
5Shots off Goal7
15Total Shots10
5Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox2
4Shots outsidebox8
0Fouls0
2Corner Kicks5
3Offsides1
46%Ball Possession54%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves2
461Total passes519
379Passes accurate428
82%Passes %82%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Stoke City show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Manchester United

WLDWLW

Stoke City

LDLWLW

Manchester United vs Stoke City Head to Head Results

Manchester United and Stoke City have met 16 times — Manchester United won 9, Stoke City won 2, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 46 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.88 per match (29 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (69%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester United are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2012.

9

Manchester United

5

Drawn

2

Stoke City

Goals: 29Goals: 17

Recent Meetings (16)

15 Jan 2018Manchester United3 – 0Stoke City
9 Sept 2017Stoke City2 – 2Manchester United
21 Jan 2017Stoke City1 – 1Manchester United
2 Oct 2016Manchester United1 – 1Stoke City
26 Dec 2015Stoke City2 – 0Manchester United
1 Jan 2015Stoke City1 – 1Manchester United
2 Dec 2014Manchester United2 – 1Stoke City
1 Feb 2014Stoke City2 – 1Manchester United
18 Dec 2013Stoke City0 – 2Manchester United
26 Oct 2013Manchester United3 – 2Stoke City
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026