Halifax Town - Stoke City U21 prediction 13 October 2026

The Halifax Town vs Stoke City U21 prediction for the National League Cup match on October 13, 2026, at 19:00 points to a strong home favorite. Based on the odds and recent form, Halifax Town has a 75% chance of winning, the draw is at 17%, and Stoke City U21 has an 8% chance.

Team Form

Halifax Town's recent form shows two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. They beat Gateshead 4-1 at home on October 10 and won 2-0 away at Solihull Moors on October 3. A 1-1 draw with Boston United on September 29 and a 2-1 loss at Worthing on September 26 were followed by another 1-1 draw against Sutton United on September 19.

Stoke City U21 have one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five. Their most recent result was a 2-2 home draw with Charlton Athletic U21 on October 9. Before that, they lost 2-1 at Bournemouth U21 on September 21, lost 2-0 at home to Borussia Monchengladbach U21 on September 16, beat Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 4-0 at home on September 11, and suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat at Wealdstone in this same competition on September 8.

Head-to-Head Record

There is no previous head-to-head record between Halifax Town and Stoke City U21. This will be the first meeting between the two sides.

League Table Positions

No league table data is available for the National League Cup. However, Halifax Town compete in the National League, while Stoke City U21 play in Premier League 2 U21 and various U21 cup competitions.

Win Probability: Halifax Town or Stoke City U21?

Halifax Town has a 75% chance of winning, the draw is at 17%, and Stoke City U21 has an 8% chance. These probabilities are calculated from the inverse of the average odds (1.20 for a home win, 3.95 for the draw, 8.99 for an away win), normalized to remove the bookmaker margin. Halifax Town's stronger recent form and home advantage further support their status as clear favorites, while Stoke City U21's poor away form—including a 6-0 loss in this competition—reduces their chances significantly.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers see Halifax Town as the overwhelming favorite. The best available odds are 1.23 for a home win, 6.88 for the draw, and 11.00 for an away win. Other odds include 1.20/2.88/9.00, 1.20/3.10/7.25, and 1.16/2.92/8.70. Based on the stats, a home win is the most likely match outcome.