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Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City, 3pm

Bolton haven’t won at the Reebok yet this season, although they haven’t lost in front of their own supporters either. Draws against Fulham, Birmingham and Manchester United have helped them to a mid-table position and Owen Coyle is certainly making Wanderers a tough team to beat. Paddy Power go 6/5 that they finally make home advantage count on Saturday, although they will be up against a team who are enjoying an unbeaten run of their own right now.

Stoke started the season slowly and were rock bottom after three matches. However, the transfer window helped Tony Pulis strengthen the Potters and it’s been ten points from a possible twelve that have elevated City up the Premier League. Their last away match yielded a 2-1 win at Newcastle and you can back Stoke at 13/5 with bet365 to keep the momentum going.

At the prices, you would have to say that the draw (9/4 William Hill) is the best price of the three, especially as both defences are proving tough to break down this term. There is likely to be no quarter given and Under 2.5 Goals is on offer at odds of 4/5 with Canbet. You can also get odds of 9/1 with Sky Bet that there is No Goalscorer, although both teams have a striker bang in form at the moment.

Kenwyne Jones hasn’t stopped scoring since he signed for Stoke in the summer, with the former Sunderland man having racked up four goals in the last five matches. He’s a 6/1 chance with Sporting Bet to score first, while Johan Elmander has also been enjoying a new lease of life since the season began, with the Swede finally beginning to justify his price tag. Sky Bet offer 13/2 that he opens the scoring and Ladbrokes have 7/1 that Bolton win 1-0.