Stoke City 0-2 Burnley

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City have shown a mixed bag of form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding two wins, three draws, and one loss. The Potters have displayed resilience in their league campaign, going unbeaten in their last five Championship matches, including back-to-back victories against Blackburn Rovers and Derby County. However, their recent tendency to draw games is evident, with three consecutive stalemates in their most recent outings. Defensively, Stoke have improved, keeping two clean sheets in their last six games and conceding an average of just one goal per game. Their attacking output has been steady, scoring 1.33 goals per game, though they've been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The 3-2 League Cup defeat to Southampton stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run, showcasing Stoke's ability to compete with higher-division opposition despite the result.

Burnley

Burnley have shown impressive form in recent weeks, currently riding a three-match winning streak in the Championship. Their defensive solidity has been particularly noteworthy, with five clean sheets in their last six games and only one goal conceded during this period. Despite their strong defensive record, Burnley's attack has been somewhat muted, scoring just four goals in six matches, with all their recent victories being narrow 1-0 or 2-0 wins. The team's matches have been characterised by low-scoring affairs, with all six games featuring under 2.5 goals and neither team scoring in five out of six encounters. This defensive resilience has helped Burnley climb the Championship table, although they may need to improve their goal-scoring output to maintain their upward trajectory.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City have shown resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at the bet365 Stadium, with two wins and four draws. The Potters have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 12 times in these fixtures, averaging an impressive 2 goals per game. Their defensive record is also commendable, conceding just once per match on average. A standout performance came in their 6-1 thrashing of Portsmouth, demonstrating their potential for high-scoring encounters. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these games, suggesting exciting, end-to-end football for the fans. With an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, Stoke's home form presents a balanced yet unpredictable prospect for visiting teams.

Burnley

Burnley have shown a solid defensive record away from home, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding only two goals in that span. Their recent form has been characterised by low-scoring affairs, with all six games featuring under 2.5 goals and only 17% of matches seeing both teams score. The Clarets have been particularly stingy at the back, allowing just 0.33 goals per game on average. However, their offensive output has been somewhat limited, scoring only 0.67 goals per game. Despite this, Burnley have managed to remain unbeaten in five of their last six away fixtures, demonstrating their resilience on the road. Their most recent away victory against Bristol City ended a three-match winless run away from home, potentially signalling an upturn in their travelling form.