Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Stoke City

Current streaks

Recent form

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers' recent form has been concerning, with the team experiencing a notable dip in performance. The Lancashire side have lost four of their last six matches, including their most recent two outings against Sheffield United and Watford. Despite their current 7th position in the Championship, Rovers' goal-scoring prowess has been particularly lacklustre, netting just twice in their last six games, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per match. Defensively, they've also struggled, conceding eight goals during this period. However, there is a silver lining in their ability to keep clean sheets, managing two in their last six matches. The majority of Rovers' recent fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games seeing under 2.5 goals. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks to report, the 3-0 defeat to Coventry City stands out as their heaviest loss in this run of matches.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the Potters struggling to find consistency in the Championship. They have managed just one win in their last six matches, a narrow 2-1 victory over Derby County in their most recent outing. Prior to this, Stoke endured a run of three consecutive draws, followed by two losses, including a high-scoring 3-2 defeat to Southampton in the League Cup. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having kept only one clean sheet in their last six games and conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Despite this, Stoke have been involved in some entertaining fixtures, with 67% of their recent games seeing both teams score and an average of 2.67 total goals per match. Their mid-table position of 16th in the Championship reflects their inconsistent performances, with the Potters needing to address their defensive issues if they hope to climb the table.

Recent home/away form

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have shown a mixed bag of form at home recently, with their last six matches at Ewood Park yielding three wins, one draw, and two losses. The team enjoyed a particularly impressive run of three consecutive Championship victories, keeping clean sheets in all of them, including a convincing 3-0 win over Bristol City. However, this positive streak was halted by a goalless draw against West Brom, followed by a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United. Notably, Rovers have been defensively solid at home, conceding just four goals in their last six matches and keeping four clean sheets. The team's goal-scoring record has been modest, with an average of 1.17 goals per game, and 67% of their recent home fixtures have seen under 2.5 goals scored. Despite the recent loss, Blackburn's home form has contributed significantly to their current 7th position in the Championship table.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the Potters currently on a run of four consecutive defeats on the road. Their last away victory came against Plymouth Argyle on 31st August, followed by a string of disappointing results. In their last six away matches, Stoke have managed just one win and one draw, scoring a meagre three goals while conceding eight. The team's defensive record has been somewhat better than their attacking output, with two clean sheets in this period. However, their goal-scoring woes are evident, with an average of just 0.5 goals per game. Interestingly, 83% of these away fixtures have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs. The recent League Cup match against Southampton bucked this trend, ending in a 3-2 defeat for Stoke, making it their highest-scoring away game in this run.