Stoke City 6-1 Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form presents a concerning trend, with the team currently sitting in 20th position in the Championship. The Potters are experiencing a three-game losing streak in the league, which has significantly impacted their standing. Despite this downturn, there are some bright spots in their recent performances. Notably, Stoke secured an impressive 5-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the League Cup, showcasing their potential for high-scoring outcomes. However, their league form has been inconsistent, with two wins followed by three losses in their last five Championship matches. The team's defensive record is mixed, having kept two clean sheets in their last six games across all competitions, but also conceding three goals in their recent home defeat to Hull City. With an average of 2.5 total goals per game and only 33% of matches seeing both teams score, Stoke's games have tended to be relatively low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been concerning, with the team currently sitting in 23rd position in the Championship table. They are currently on a three-game winless streak, having drawn their most recent match against Sheffield United after suffering back-to-back losses to Burnley and West Brom. In fact, Portsmouth hasn't won any of their last six games, managing only three draws and three losses during this period. Their defensive record has been particularly worrying, conceding 10 goals in six matches (1.67 per game), while struggling to find the net themselves with just 4 goals scored (0.67 per game). The 3-0 loss to West Brom and the 3-1 defeat to Sunderland stand out as high-scoring games where Portsmouth's defense was notably exposed. On a slightly positive note, they have managed two clean sheets in their last six games, both coming in 0-0 draws against Sheffield United and Luton Town.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent home form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches at the bet365 Stadium. The Potters have struggled to maintain a consistent run, alternating between wins and losses in their last four home games. Notably, their most impressive home performance came in their last Championship match of the previous season, where they convincingly defeated Bristol City 4-0. However, they have failed to replicate that goalscoring form since, managing only three goals in their subsequent four home league games. Stoke's defense has also been shaky, keeping only two clean sheets in this six-game stretch. With an average of 2.5 total goals per game and an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, Stoke's home fixtures have provided a mix of high-scoring affairs and tighter contests.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent away form has been inconsistent, with no clear winning or losing streak evident. Their last six away games have resulted in one win, three draws, and two losses. Notably, there have been two high-scoring matches in their Championship fixtures, with a 3-3 draw against Leeds United and a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough, showcasing Portsmouth's ability to find the net on the road. However, their defensive record is a concern, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game in their last six away matches. The team has struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in this period. With both teams scoring in 67% of these games and an average of 3.17 total goals per match, Portsmouth's away fixtures tend to be entertaining affairs for neutral spectators.