Stoke City 0-0 Watford

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Potters struggling to find stability in the Championship. They are currently languishing in 20th position, having won just two of their last six matches. The team's defensive frailties are evident, conceding 14 goals in their previous six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in that period. Notably, Stoke have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. The 3-3 draw against Cardiff City in the FA Cup and the 4-2 defeat to Norwich were particularly goal-laden affairs. Despite their defensive woes, Stoke have shown some attacking prowess, scoring 11 goals in their last six outings. However, their current run of two consecutive losses is a concern as they battle to climb away from the relegation zone.

Watford

Watford have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, currently sitting 9th in the Championship with 48 points from 34 games. The Hornets have experienced a notable turnaround in their last two matches, securing back-to-back victories against Luton Town and Middlesbrough, which has helped to halt a three-game winless streak. Their defensive performance has improved significantly in these wins, keeping clean sheets in both matches. However, their 4-0 home defeat to Leeds United stands out as a particularly heavy loss, contributing to a concerning goal difference of -3 over their last six games. Watford's attacking output has been inconsistent, averaging just one goal per game in this period, while their defence has been leaky, conceding 1.5 goals per match. The team's ability to bounce back from adversity is evident, but they'll need to maintain their current momentum to climb higher in the table.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the Potters struggling to find consistency at the bet365 Stadium. The team have managed just two wins in their last six home matches, drawing three and losing one. Interestingly, Stoke have kept three clean sheets during this run, but have also been involved in two high-scoring affairs. The most notable of these was a thrilling 3-3 draw with Cardiff City in the FA Cup, followed by a 3-1 victory over Swansea. Despite their lowly league position, Stoke have shown resilience at home, with half of their games seeing both teams score and an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals. The Potters' goal difference of +1 over these six games suggests they are competitive at home, but their inability to convert draws into wins may be a concern for the struggling Championship side.

Watford

Watford's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with the Hornets showing resilience but also inconsistency on their travels. In their last six away fixtures, Watford have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses, demonstrating a balanced but unpredictable run of results. The team have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, which is slightly higher than their scoring rate of 1.33 goals per game. However, they've shown the ability to keep clean sheets in two of these matches, including their most recent 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough. The standout result in this period was undoubtedly the 4-1 FA Cup defeat to Fulham, which represents their heaviest loss and the highest-scoring game in this sequence. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these away fixtures, suggesting that Watford's matches are often entertaining affairs for neutral spectators.