Stoke City 0-0 Preston

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the Potters showing signs of improvement after a difficult patch. The team have gone unbeaten in their last four Championship matches, securing two wins and two draws, which has helped them climb to 13th in the table. Their last six games across all competitions have been evenly split with two wins, two draws, and two losses. Notably, Stoke have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their 3-2 League Cup defeat to Southampton and their 2-0 loss to Sheffield United. The Potters have shown a consistent goal-scoring threat, netting in five of their last six matches, but have struggled defensively, keeping only one clean sheet in this period. With both teams scoring in 67% of these games and an average of 2.67 total goals per match, Stoke's fixtures have been entertaining for neutrals.

Preston

Preston North End are currently enduring a difficult spell in the Championship, finding themselves in 20th position with 15 points from 15 games. The Lilywhites have been struggling for form, going winless in their last seven matches across all competitions. Their recent run of DLLDLD highlights their inconsistency, with a concerning defensive record of conceding 13 goals in their last six games, averaging 2.17 goals against per match. Whilst Preston have shown some attacking prowess, scoring in 67% of these fixtures, they've only managed one clean sheet during this period. The 3-3 draw against Plymouth Argyle stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, contributing to the fact that 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Despite their struggles, Preston have shown resilience in avoiding defeat in three of their last six games, suggesting they're battling to turn their fortunes around.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City have shown mixed form at home in their recent fixtures, with a notable unbeaten run of four games in their last five matches at the bet365 Stadium. The Potters have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly the emphatic 6-1 victory over Portsmouth, which stands out as their most impressive result. Interestingly, both teams have scored in all of their last six home games, highlighting Stoke's ability to find the net but also their vulnerability in defence. The team's attacking prowess is evident in their average of 2.17 goals scored per game, while their defensive frailties are reflected in the lack of clean sheets. With 67% of their recent home matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Stoke City's games have been entertaining for the neutral, though their inconsistency is reflected in their mid-table position in the Championship.

Preston

Preston's recent away form has been notably poor, with the Lilywhites failing to secure a victory in their last six matches on the road. Their defensive frailties are particularly concerning, having conceded a worrying 13 goals in these games, averaging 2.17 goals against per match. Despite their struggles, Preston have shown some resilience, managing to draw three of these six away fixtures. The team's goal-scoring output has been modest, netting 7 times, but they've consistently found the back of the net with both teams scoring in 83% of these matches. High-scoring affairs have been a feature of Preston's away days, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-3 draw at Plymouth Argyle. However, their most recent away trip resulted in a 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth, continuing a run of three consecutive away losses in which they've conceded three goals each time.