Norwich 4-2 Stoke City

Current streaks

Recent form

Norwich

Norwich City have been experiencing mixed form in recent weeks, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Canaries have struggled to find consistency, alternating between positive and negative results. A standout performance came in their 5-1 thrashing of Swansea, which significantly boosted their goal tally. However, this high-scoring affair appears to be an anomaly, as 83% of their recent matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals. Norwich have been relatively solid defensively, conceding an average of just one goal per game over this period, but their attacking output has been modest, scoring 1.33 goals per game. Their current 12th position in the Championship table with 44 points from 33 games suggests they are struggling to mount a serious promotion challenge. The team's inability to string together a run of victories is likely hindering their progress up the table.

Stoke City

Stoke City have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Potters have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the fixtures. Their most recent outing was a convincing 3-1 victory over Swansea, which followed a goalless draw against Oxford United and an exciting 3-3 draw with Cardiff City in the FA Cup. Despite their 19th position in the league, Stoke have been relatively prolific in front of goal, netting 9 times in their last 6 matches at an average of 1.5 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 10 goals in the same period and managing just one clean sheet. The total goals average of 3.17 per game suggests that Stoke's matches have been entertaining for neutrals, if not always for their own supporters.

Recent home/away form

Norwich

Norwich's recent home form has been mixed, with the Canaries struggling to find consistency at Carrow Road. In their last six home matches, Norwich have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses, mirroring their overall league position of 12th. Whilst they've failed to keep a clean sheet in this period, they've been involved in some high-scoring affairs, most notably a 5-1 thrashing of Swansea. However, they've also suffered heavy defeats, including a 4-0 drubbing by Brighton in the FA Cup. Norwich's goal difference at home is perfectly balanced, having scored and conceded 9 goals each in these six matches, averaging 1.5 goals both for and against per game. This inconsistency is further highlighted by the fact that both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, with an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches on the road yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Potters have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring only six goals in these fixtures, averaging one goal per game. Defensively, they have been somewhat vulnerable, conceding eight goals at a rate of 1.33 per match. Their away performances have seen a mix of low and high-scoring affairs, with 50% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, Stoke have managed just one clean sheet in this run, which came in a goalless draw against Burnley. The team's inability to string together consecutive wins away from home has likely contributed to their current 19th position in the Championship table, highlighting their struggles on the road this season.