Stoke City 3-1 Swansea

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City find themselves in a precarious 19th position in the Championship, struggling for consistency in their recent outings. The Potters have managed just one win in their last six matches, drawing three and losing two. Their defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game over this period, while their attacking output has been modest at 1.17 goals per game. A high-scoring affair against Cardiff City in the FA Cup, ending in a 3-3 draw, stands out among their recent results. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of Stoke's last six matches, with an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. The team's inability to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six, coupled with their negative goal difference, underscores the challenges Stoke City face as they battle to improve their league position.

Swansea

Swansea City are currently enduring a difficult spell in the Championship, having lost five of their last six matches and sitting precariously in 17th position. The Swans' recent form has been particularly concerning, with a four-match losing streak only recently broken by a narrow 1-0 away victory against Bristol City. Their defensive frailties have been exposed during this period, conceding a worrying 13 goals in six games, including a heavy 5-1 defeat at Norwich. At the other end of the pitch, Swansea have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just three goals in their last six outings, with an average of 0.5 goals per game. The team's only clean sheet in this run came in their sole victory, highlighting the importance of defensive solidity to their chances of picking up points.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City have been struggling to find consistent form at home, with their last six matches at the bet365 Stadium yielding just one win, four draws, and one loss. The Potters have been particularly goal-shy in recent fixtures, failing to score in three of their last six home games. However, their defence has shown some resilience, keeping three clean sheets during this period. The most notable match was their recent 3-3 draw with Cardiff City in the FA Cup, which bucked the trend of low-scoring affairs, as 67% of their home games in this run have seen under 2.5 goals. Stoke's difficulty in converting draws into wins has likely contributed to their low league position, sitting 19th in the Championship table.

Swansea

Swansea's recent away form has been abysmal, with the Swans enduring a dismal run of five consecutive defeats before their most recent victory against Bristol City. The Welsh side have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring a mere three goals in their last six away matches, whilst conceding a whopping 17. Their defensive woes are particularly evident, with four of their five losses seeing them concede three or more goals, including a heavy 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Norwich. The clean sheet against Bristol City was their first in six away games, offering a glimmer of hope amidst their poor run. Notably, 83% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals, largely due to Swansea's leaky defence rather than their attacking prowess. The team's away performances have significantly contributed to their lowly 17th position in the Championship, with their goal difference of -14 in just six away games highlighting the extent of their struggles on the road.