Round 2 Preview - Crystal Palace @ Stoke City (3:00PM BST - 10:00AM EST)
We are in front of two teams that were clearly outclassed on Round 1 against stronger opposition. Therefore, the score of 0-1 that both teams had in their games doesn't fully express the struggles that both Stoke City and Crystal Palace had in those matches. Stoke City has been great at home, but they are currently in a transition mode with new Head Coach Mark Hughes wanting to introduce a playing style less based on "kick and rush" like Stoke City used to have over the last few seasons. Midfielder Wilson Palacios will be out of today's game.
Crystal Palace had a very passive attitude against Tottenham, even though they were playing at home. Their lack of fluidity on offense from both teams was clear in Round 1, something that makes me perhaps believe that a low scoring game may happen in here today. However, the totals line are already expressing that with a 2.25 line, besides the fact that I doubt that both teams will show the same mindset today that they showed last week. I believe they will be more aggressive and they'll at least try to play a more open style of soccer this time around.
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