Stoke City vs Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City are currently experiencing a dire run of form, finding themselves in 19th position in the Championship table. The Potters have not tasted victory in their last nine matches, enduring a particularly tough stretch of five defeats in their last six games. Their defensive woes are evident, having conceded at least two goals in each of their last six fixtures and failing to keep a clean sheet during this period. Stoke's attacking output has also been underwhelming, managing to score just four goals in their previous six matches, with an average of 0.67 goals per game. The team's goal difference of -8 over this stretch further highlights their struggles at both ends of the pitch. While there haven't been any exceptionally high-scoring games, the 2-2 draw with Cardiff City stands out as their most productive offensive performance in recent weeks.

Sunderland

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Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent home form has been lacklustre, with the Potters struggling to find consistency at the bet365 Stadium. They have failed to secure a victory in their last five home matches, a concerning run that includes three draws and two losses. The team's goal-scoring woes are evident, with Stoke netting just five times in their previous six home fixtures, averaging less than a goal per game. Defensively, they have also been vulnerable, conceding eight goals during this period. While there are no particularly high-scoring games to note, the 2-2 draw against Cardiff City stands out as the most eventful match. Stoke's difficulty in converting draws into wins is apparent, with half of their recent home games ending in stalemates. The team's inability to keep clean sheets, managing just one in six matches, has contributed to their poor form and current lowly league position.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown resilience in their recent away form, with four draws in their last six away matches. The Black Cats have been particularly difficult to break down on the road, conceding only six goals in these fixtures and keeping two clean sheets. Their most recent away victory, a 3-2 thriller against Swansea, stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run. However, Sunderland have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring just six goals in their last six away matches. The team's ability to grind out results is evident, with 67% of their recent away games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite this defensive solidity, Sunderland have not managed to string together a significant run of wins or losses away from home, demonstrating their competitiveness in the Championship.