Stoke City will face EFL Champions Burnley FC in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM BST at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. Both sides will hope to test out squad depth, tactics and fitness ahead of the first weekend of league play.
Burnley are back in the Premier League after Scott Parker’s success earned them promotion last season to the EFL, while Stoke City will be trying out Championship football again as they look to move up the league. Read all the updates related to Stoke City vs Burnley FC preview, including betting tips and odds at 96.com.
Match Details: Stoke City vs Burnley FC
- Fixture: Stoke City vs Burnley FC
- Competition: Pre-season Club Friendly 2025
- Date & Time: Saturday, 2 August 2025, 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM BST
- Venue: bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Head-to-Head Record: Stoke City vs Burnley FC
- Total competitive matches played: 25
- Burnley wins: 9
- Stoke City wins: 2
- Draws: 4
Recent competitive meeting: Burnley 2–0 Stoke City, Championship match, 4 February 2025.
Burnley’s historical head-to-head advantage has been greater in recent years.
Stoke City: Recent Matches and Form
- Stoke City 1–2 Crewe Alexandra (23 July 2025, pre-season friendly)
- Stoke City 0–0 Derby County (5 May 2025, Championship)
- Stoke City 0–6 Leeds United (18 April 2025, Championship)
Stoke have used pre-season to develop their defensive stability and engage younger players in their playing group.
Burnley FC: Recent Matches and Form
- Burnley 1–0 Fleetwood Town (12 July 2025, pre-season friendly)
- Burnley 1–1 Wolves (19 July 2025, pre-season friendly)
- Burnley 3–1 Millwall (6 July 2025, pre-season friendly)
Burnley have demonstrated solid defensive organisation and tactical discipline under Scott Parker in preparation for their Premier League campaign.
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When to Watch the Match Between Stoke City and Burnley FC?
The match between Stoke City and Burnley FC kicks off at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, 2 August 2025. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the game begins at 2:00 PM BST on the same day. In the United States, the match starts at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT on Saturday, 2 August.
Where to Watch the Match Between Stoke City and Burnley FC?
The pre-season friendly between Stoke City and Burnley FC may be streamed through the official club platforms. Fans can check Stoke City’s and Burnley FC’s digital channels, including their official websites, YouTube pages, and social media handles, for possible live coverage or match updates.
Additionally, users on 96.com can follow the action with live stats, real-time betting odds, and in-play markets throughout the match. Availability may vary depending on region and platform access.
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Stoke City: 3 key Players to watch out for
Jordan Shipley (Midfielder): The creative playmaker and set-piece taker who wrangles the midfield and creates goal-scoring opportunities.
Chey Dunkley (Defender): Stoke’s defensive stalwart that possesses the aerial abilities, leadership qualities, and tackling prowess to bring his opponents to a grinding halt.
Daniel Udoh (Forward): Poacher-type forward with excellent instincts around the goal and positional play.
Burnley FC: 3 key Players to watch out for
Kyle Walker (Right-back): Provides Premier League experience, pace, and overlaps down the right, while providing robust defensive balance.
Marcus Edwards (Midfielder): A player with creativity, ball control, vision, dribbling, unlocking opposing defences.
Loum Tchaouna (Forward): A versatile, hard-working forward with a nose for goal and great movement off the ball.
Probable Lineups: Stoke City vs Burnley FC
Stoke City (4-4-2):
Marosi; Winchester, Dunkley, Pennington, Nurse; Bayliss, Shipley, Perry, Caton; Udoh, Bowman
Burnley FC (4-2-3-1):
Weiss; Walker, Tuanzebe, Humphreys, Hartman; Brownhill, Flemming; Anthony, Edwards, Bruun Larsen; Tchaouna
Stoke City vs Burnley FC Betting Odds
It is a pre-season friendly; this match has a special betting context, as players, formations, and fitness will all take priority over competitive play. Regardless, Burnley FC did receive favour from bookmakers, thanks to their experience in the Premier League, squad depth, and overall superior football quality.
Match Outcome: Burnley has the experience to be able to better manage a match with a superior skill level and tactical discipline.
Both Teams to Score: Yes, both teams are expected to play attacking football in a free-flowing and low-pressure match.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: The odds suggest that Over 2.5 goals is fairly likely, considering Stoke have an experimental defensive set-up and will lose to aggressive and attacking play from Burnley.
Handicaps: The Asian handicap lines will likely be moderately favoured on Burnley, which is an indication of their weight of resources, while some value may exist in Stoke on points line as an underdog.
Betting Odds Overview
- Burnley FC (Away Win): 1.60 – 1.75
- Draw: 3.50 – 3.80
- Stoke City (Home Win): 5.00 – 5.50
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Match Prediction
Burnley will win due to their tactical discipline and squad depth, but Stoke City should give them a good run for their money with home support.
Prediction: Stoke City 1–2 Burnley FC
