Valencia CF v Stoke City tips - Potters to break down in Mestalla Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Neil Roarty 21 Feb 2012 Tweet Valencia can claim a comfortable win over Stoke City on Thursday evening (credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Champions League newsManchester United v Ajax tips - Expect entertainment at Old TraffordEuropa League Betting – City and United back in action Share it Pin It Valencia are in a commanding position in their Europa League last 32 tie with Stoke City and the Spaniards can finish the job in the Mestalla on Thursday evening.There were plenty of pre-match jokes about whether or not Valencia could 'do it on a wet and windy evening in Stoke' and Unai Emery's side rose to the challenge, beating the Potters 1-0 to put themselves in a commanding position in their Europa League last 32 tie with the English side.They now host Stoke City in the second leg in the Mestalla on Thursday evening and they will be expected to qualify for the last 16 with a comfortable win over Tony Pulis's side. It is a best price of 4/9 at Betfred that Los Che win in front of their own fans and that will form the cornerstone of many midweek accumulators.A victory would certainly go a long way to helping Valencia forget about their 5-1 hammering at the hands of Barcelona in the Nou Camp on Sunday and for this reason Emery is expected to play as strong a team as possible on Thursday evening. Midfielder Ever Banega will be missing, having broken his leg in a freak accident in a petrol station, but there will be no rest for star players such as Robeto Soldado, who is 17/4 at Bet Victor to open the scoring against the Potters.Stoke are 8/1 with the same firm to spring a surprise and become only the second team in 18 European matches to win in the Mestalla but one senses that the English side missed their chance when missing a few good opportunities in the opening minutes of the first leg. Jonathan Walters (12/1, bet365) almost capitalised on confusion in the early stages of last week's match in the Britannia but Valencia goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has claimed that his side will be more prepared for the second leg."We know the way they play is totally different from how we play but you have to adjust to everything and not just the Spanish way when you're at a club like Valencia playing in Europe," he said. "At first it was difficult, they get the ball right into the goalmouth, and they had a long throw they nearly scored from but it got easier."Without their passionate support, and lacking experience in Europe, Stoke City look vulnerable on Thursday and Valencia's passing game could undo Tony Pulis's side on the big pitch in the Mestalla. It is 5/4 at Sky Bet that the hosts win by two or more and that looks like the best bet on the game.RecommendationMatch Handicap (-1 Goal) - Valencia (5/4, Sky Bet) Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 199 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles UEFA Champions League results - Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona in pictures25 May 2012Chelsea beat Barcelona 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to a goal from Didier Drogba and some solid de Champions League 2012-13 Dates and Schedule23 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for next season’s Champions League competition Champions League 2012-13 Preview – Could Chelsea rule Europe again?22 May 2012The 2012-13 campaign will see Chelsea aim to defend the Champions League title they won by beating Champions League 2012-13 odds - Barcelona and Real Madrid both 4/121 May 2012Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, beaten semi-finalists this year, have been installed 4/1 UEFA Champions League 2012-2013 Complete Schedule and Fixture List21 May 2012A guide detailing all the fixtures and important dates for this season's UEFA Champions League comp Chelsea FC land odds of 80-1 to win UEFA Champions League20 May 2012Chelsea's UEFA Champions League victory was unexpected and caused havoc on betting exchanges with t More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Europa League Betting Tips, Valencia CF V Stoke City Betting, Valencia CF V Stoke City Preview, Valencia CF V Stoke City Tips
