Stoke City 1-1 Norwich

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six games across all competitions. The standout result in this period is their impressive 6-1 victory over Portsmouth in the Championship, which is particularly notable given their otherwise lackluster offensive output. This high-scoring game is an anomaly, as Stoke has struggled to find the net consistently, scoring just two goals in their other five matches. The team has experienced a brief run of three consecutive losses in the league, which has contributed to their current 17th position in the table. Defensively, Stoke has been somewhat vulnerable, managing only one clean sheet in their last six games. The statistics show a balanced goals scored and conceded ratio, but this is heavily skewed by the Portsmouth result, masking their overall offensive struggles.

Norwich

Norwich City's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently sitting in 7th position in the Championship. They are on a strong run, having won four of their last six matches, including their most recent game, a commanding 4-0 victory over Hull City. This latest win is part of a three-game unbeaten streak, showcasing their resilience and offensive prowess. The Canaries have been particularly potent in attack, scoring 13 goals in their last six games, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've been solid as well, conceding only 5 goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. Two standout high-scoring games in this run were the 4-0 win against Hull City and the 4-1 victory over Watford, highlighting Norwich's ability to dominate matches when in form.

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 games at the bet365 Stadium. The most striking feature is their most recent match, a high-scoring 6-1 victory over Portsmouth in the Championship, which significantly boosted their goal difference and average goals scored per game. Despite this impressive win, Stoke has struggled defensively at home, keeping only one clean sheet in the last six games and conceding in 83% of these matches. The team's ability to score has been somewhat offset by their defensive vulnerabilities, with both teams scoring in 67% of the games. Interestingly, there's an even split between high-scoring and low-scoring affairs, with half of the matches seeing over 2.5 goals and half seeing under 2.5 goals.

Norwich

Norwich City's recent away form presents a mixed picture with some notable highs and lows. The team has struggled for consistency, alternating between wins and losses in their last four away Championship matches. Their most recent away victory, a 3-2 win against Derby County, was a high-scoring affair and their only away game where they've scored more than one goal. Defensively, Norwich has been vulnerable on the road, conceding 9 goals in their last 4 away matches across all competitions, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the League Cup. The team has managed only one clean sheet in their last 5 away games, which came in a 1-0 win against Coventry City. Despite their inconsistent form, Norwich has shown resilience by bouncing back from defeats with wins in their last two away league matches, suggesting they have the ability to recover from setbacks when playing away from home.