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The English Carabao Cup first-round match between Stoke City and Walsall on 2025-08-12 ended in a 0-0 draw after full time at the bet365 Stadium. Stoke City advanced 4-3 on penalties. Stoke City dominated possession with 74.3%, but Walsall managed more shots, 11 compared to Stoke's 8. Both teams only managed one shot on target each. Stoke committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards, while Walsall committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card.
The AI prediction favored Stoke City to win, with a 49.3% probability, and considered the game not balanced. This prediction turned out to be inaccurate as the game ended in a draw. Stoke's high possession did not translate into goals, suggesting a lack of creativity in the final third. Walsall's defensive setup, using a 3-1-4-2 formation, proved effective in stifling Stoke's attack.
Stoke's recent form has been mixed, with a win against Derby County preceding this draw, and losses to Sheffield United and Leeds United previously. Walsall's form is also inconsistent, with a recent loss to Gillingham following a win against Swindon Town. Stoke City's next match is against Sheffield Wednesday in the English League Championship. Walsall will face Grimsby Town in English League Two.
Historically, Stoke City have generally performed better against Sheffield Wednesday, but Wednesday won their last head-to-head game. Walsall's upcoming match against Grimsby Town shows a mixed head-to-head, where Walsall dominated on several occasions. The fact that Stoke needed penalties to beat a League Two side does not bode well for their upcoming Championship fixture against Sheffield Wednesday, suggesting they might struggle if they don't improve their attacking output. Walsall's success in stifling Stoke will give them confidence going into their league game.

On 2025-08-12, Stoke City will face Walsall in the English Carabao Cup at the bet365 Stadium. AI predicts a Stoke City victory, with a 49.3% win probability compared to Walsall's 25.6%. The draw probability stands at 25.1%. Stoke, boasting a team rate of 0.578, will rely on their star forward, potentially new signing Marco Silva, to lead the attack. Walsall, with a team rate of 0.48, will need a strong performance from their defense to contain Stoke. Stoke's recent form has been mixed, but their home win against Derby County suggests they can perform under pressure. Walsall will try to repeat their winning strategies from the end of the last League Two season. This Carabao Cup match promises to be an interesting clash between a Championship side and a League Two team. The AI's prediction will certainly be tested.