23 April 2016 at 11:45

Referee: Robert Madley

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

Manchester City dominates

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

Manchester City6wins
2draws10 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

40%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (75%) — the odds may underestimate Stoke City.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

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 76.1%Draw 17.7%Away 9.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.305.009.00
Max1.336.0011.67
Market favourite:Manchester City · Heavy 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 market75.0%16.6%8.4%
Public market74.9%16.2%8.9%

Manchester City vs Stoke City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester City
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (76%)

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 CityHalf-time:20Stoke City
11Shots14
6Shots on target2

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
12/03/18Stoke City0–2Manchester City13.75/6.46/1.25
14/10/17Manchester City7–2Stoke City1.15/9.00/20.63
20/08/16Stoke City1–4Manchester City5.32/3.75/1.72
08/03/17Manchester City0–0Stoke City1.25/6.43/13.87
23/04/16Manchester City4–0Stoke City1.31/5.64/10.56
05/12/15Stoke City2–0Manchester City5.33/3.82/1.70
30/08/14Manchester City0–1Stoke City1.19/7.10/18.98
11/02/15Stoke City1–4Manchester City5.63/3.76/1.70
14/09/13Stoke City0–0Manchester City6.03/3.74/1.67
22/02/14Manchester City1–0Stoke City1.18/7.53/18.18

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 City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Away Record: Stoke City

W 116D 109L 155
Over 2.545
Goals scored398

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester City defeated Stoke City 4:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by Fernando 35′, S. Agüero 43′ (pen.), K. Iheanacho 64′, K. Iheanacho 74′. Manchester City had 53% possession while Stoke City held 47%. Manchester City had 11 shots (6 on target) compared to 14 (2 on target) for Stoke City. Manchester City made 3 substitutions, Stoke City made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City and Stoke City — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City
Stoke City
Kick Off
Fernando

assist: Jesús Navas

35′
S. Agüero

Penalty

43′
Half Time
46′
S. GivenJ. Haugaard
David SilvaF. Delph
57′
K. Iheanacho

assist: P. Zabaleta

64′
S. AgüeroW. Bony
65′
FernandoM. Demichelis
72′
K. Iheanacho

assist: W. Bony

74′
75′
M. ArnautovićC. Adam
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester City had 53% possession against Stoke City's 47%. Manchester City registered 11 shots (6 on target) while Stoke City managed 14 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–4. Fouls committed: 0–0.

6Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal11
11Total Shots14
2Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox7
4Shots outsidebox7
0Fouls0
9Corner Kicks4
1Offsides2
53%Ball Possession47%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
501Total passes446
412Passes accurate371
82%Passes %83%

Recent Form

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

Manchester City

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Stoke City

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026