Stoke City 0-3 Norwich

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches. Despite this, they have managed to secure important victories in their last two games, including a 2-1 away win against Preston and a 2-0 home win against Middlesbrough. These wins have helped them maintain their 19th position in the league table. Notably, Stoke City has kept two clean sheets in their last six matches, demonstrating some defensive stability. However, their scoring output has been relatively low, averaging just one goal per game during this period, with no particularly high-scoring matches. The team's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 70% of their last six games seeing under 2.5 goals.

Norwich

Norwich City is currently enjoying a strong run of form, having won four of their last six Championship matches, with one draw and one loss. Their recent performances have been particularly impressive at home, where they have scored an impressive 14 goals in their last three matches at Carrow Road, including a 5-0 thrashing of Rotherham and a 4-1 victory over Cardiff. The Canaries' attacking prowess is evident in their average of 2.67 goals scored per game over the last six matches, while their defense has been relatively solid, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game. With 70% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals, Norwich City's games have been entertaining for neutral fans, and their current form suggests they could be strong contenders for promotion to the Premier League.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent home form has been mixed, with two wins and four losses in their last six games at home. They are currently struggling in the league, sitting in 19th position with 41 points from 37 games. Stoke suffered a run of three consecutive home defeats against Brighton, Birmingham, and Leicester, with the latter being a particularly high-scoring game that ended in a 5-0 loss. However, they have managed to bounce back with wins against QPR and Middlesbrough, keeping clean sheets in both of those victories. Their defensive record at home has been a concern, conceding an average of 2 goals per game over the last six matches.

Norwich

Norwich's recent away form has been inconsistent, with their last six games yielding one win, two draws, and three losses. They have conceded a high number of goals, averaging 2.17 per game, while scoring 1.5 goals per game. Norwich's away matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 70% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 80% of these fixtures. A particularly notable result was their 5-2 defeat against Liverpool in the FA Cup, showcasing their defensive vulnerabilities. Despite their mixed form, Norwich managed to secure a 3-1 victory against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup, demonstrating their ability to find the net away from home.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Stoke City and Norwich City show the following key details based on available sources:

- **Total Meetings**: There have been 25 matches played between these two teams.
- **Stoke City Wins**: Stoke City has won 8 direct matches.
- **Norwich City Wins**: Norwich City has won 9 matches.
- **Draws**: 8 matches ended in a draw.
- **Goal Averages**: In direct matches, both teams scored an average of 2.40 goals per match.

The specific data provided by different sources may vary slightly due to differences in the scope of their coverage. However, the general trend indicates that Norwich City has a slight edge over Stoke City in terms of wins. Additionally, the last five matches (as per source) indicate that Stoke City won three, drew none, and lost two, averaging 1.0 goal per match.