Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Stoke City

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have shown a strong run of form in their recent fixtures, with only one loss in their last six matches. The Owls have been particularly impressive on the road, securing three away wins in this period, including a notable 3-1 victory against Oxford United in their most recent outing. Defensively, Wednesday have been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game over the last six matches and keeping one clean sheet. Their goal-scoring record has been steady, averaging 1.5 goals per game, with their highest-scoring match being the 3-1 win at Oxford. The team's resilience is evident in their ability to avoid consecutive defeats, bouncing back from their sole loss to Blackburn with a convincing away win. With 67% of their recent matches seeing both teams score and the same percentage featuring under 2.5 goals, Sheffield Wednesday have been involved in closely contested affairs, which has helped them climb to 9th in the Championship table.

Stoke City

Stoke City have been struggling for form in recent weeks, failing to secure a victory in their last seven matches. The Potters' last six games have seen them endure a particularly poor run, with three draws and three losses. Their goal-scoring prowess has been lacklustre, averaging less than one goal per game (0.83), whilst their defence has been leaking goals at a rate of 1.5 per match. Despite the low-scoring nature of their recent outings, with 50% of games featuring under 2.5 goals, both teams have managed to find the net in two-thirds of these fixtures. Stoke's only clean sheet in this period came in a goalless draw against Preston, highlighting their defensive frailties. The team's position of 17th in the Championship table reflects their current struggles, with their most recent result - a 2-2 draw with Cardiff City - offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise disappointing stretch of performances.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have been struggling to find consistent form at home, with just one win in their last six matches at Hillsborough. The Owls have drawn three of these games, suggesting they're proving difficult to beat but are struggling to secure victories. Notably, there was a particularly high-scoring encounter against Watford, where Wednesday conceded six goals in a 6-2 defeat. Despite this defensive lapse, the team have managed two clean sheets in this period, demonstrating their ability to tighten up at the back. The low-scoring nature of most of their recent home games is evident, with 83% of matches seeing under 2.5 goals. This suggests that while Sheffield Wednesday are having difficulty finding the back of the net, they're generally keeping things tight at the other end, barring the anomalous Watford result.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form has been rather poor, with the Potters struggling to find consistency on their travels. The team have lost four of their last six away matches, including their most recent three outings. This current run of three consecutive away defeats is particularly concerning for Stoke supporters. Despite their struggles, the Potters have managed to score in five of these six matches, averaging 1.17 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties are evident, conceding 1.67 goals per game on average. The 3-2 defeat to Southampton in the League Cup stands out as a high-scoring affair, while the 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers represents their only clean sheet and win in this stretch. With both teams scoring in 67% of these matches and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, Stoke City's away fixtures have generally been entertaining, albeit often disappointing for the travelling fans.