Opta Stats: Newcastle v Stoke

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Newcastle have built up a six-point cushion between themselves and the drop zone. Can they extend this gap against Stoke? Opta reveals all.

Six of the seven Premier League games between Newcastle and Stoke have gone over 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 can be backed at 2.1211/10.

Stoke have lost six of their last eight league games. Newcastle are 1.8810/11 to inflict another defeat.

Newcastle have kept only one clean sheet in their last 10 Premier League games. Stoke are 1.68/13 to score a goal.

Stoke have failed to score in five of their last six Premier League away games and their total of eight road goals is the lowest in the top-flight this season. A Newcastle clean sheet can be backed at 2.56/4.

Newcastle have conceded exactly two goals in their last four Premier League home games. The 2-2 draw can be backed at 19.5n/a. 

The Magpies have come from behind to win their last two Premier League home games. Newcastle are 9.08/1 to win the game after being in a losing position.

Stoke have picked up 48 yellow cards for fouls this season, more than any other team. They should be available at around 1.75/7 to win the Bookings Match Bet market.

Stoke have scored half (3) of the six Premier League goals from throw-in situations this season. Their beanpole striker Peter Crouch can be backed at 4.03/1 to score at any time.

Stoke have only had 19 shots on target from outside the box, 12 fewer than Tottenham's Gareth Bale. Newcastle are 2.75n/a to win to nil.