Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.

As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.


Stoke City v Manchester United
Premier League
KO 17.30, ESPN

HEAD-TO-HEAD

(Max last 10 only)
04 Jan 2011 Premier League Man Utd 2-1 Stoke
24 Oct 2010 Premier League Stoke 1-2 Man Utd
09 May 2010 Premier League Man Utd 4-0 Stoke
26 Sep 2009 Premier League Stoke 0-2 Man Utd
26 Dec 2008 Premier League Stoke 0-1 Man Utd
15 Nov 2008 Premier League Man Utd 5-0 Stoke
06 Oct 1993 League Cup Man Utd 2-0 Stoke
22 Sep 1993 League Cup Stoke 2-1 Man Utd
06 Apr 1985 Division 1 (Old) Man Utd 5-0 Stoke
26 Dec 1984 Division 1 (Old) Stoke 2-1 Man Utd

PREVIEW

Stoke City will attempt to become the first side this season to take points from Manchester United when the champions visit the Britannia Stadium, a home win is available at around 7.2 on BETDAQ.

United are yet to lose a game this season and have chalked up an incredible 21 goals in the five league games that they have played so far, which is seven more goals than City have netted in their campaign. Sir Alex’s side kept a clean sheet on their last away outing, after a 5-0 victory over Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

However, in their meetings with Stoke last season, the games were tight in both fixtures and both finished in a 2-1 win for the Red Devils. In fact, the Potters have not managed to grab all three points against United since their League Cup game back in 1993. No surprise then that an away win for United is currently trading at around 1.56 on BETDAQ.

Tony Pulis’ men are currently sitting in fifth place in the Premier League, but suffered a 4-0 away loss against Sunderland in their match last week. Morale should be high at City though, coming off their midweek Carling Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur, which was won on sudden-death penalties.

Stoke have also not lost a game at home, so a punt on a draw for the final result is available at around 4.3 on Betdaq. With Manchester United in full stride and scoring for fun, it might also be worth taking up the 2.04 stakes on Betdaq for three or more goals in the contest.

RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)

United at around 1.64: 5 points
Friday’s Return: -5 points

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