Having both netted for the Potters in the 4-1 win at Aston Villa last week, Odemwingie and Peter Crouch led the line here for Mark Hughes' team. For the away side, former Newcastle United veteran Steve Harper took over in goal from the injured Allan McGregor.
The hosts just about shaded a fairly mundane first half, although it was Tom Huddlestone who came closest to opening the scoring, bringing a fine save from Asmir Begovic with an effort from range.
Peter Odemwingie went close at the start of the second half, while Begovic was again called into action to thwart David Meyler, Nikica Jelavic missing the target on the rebound.
Odemwingie was not to be denied for long, however. The Nigerian continued his fine recent form, rifling past Harper from 20 yards or so to break the deadlock.
That would prove to be the only goal of the game, with the Tigers unable to find a way back into the match.
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