Stoke City 3-1 Queens Park Rangers

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been poor, with the Potters currently languishing in 20th position in the Championship. The team have struggled to find consistency, winning just one of their last six matches and suffering four defeats in that period. Their defensive frailties have been particularly evident, conceding 11 goals in six games, with an average of 1.83 goals conceded per match. The 4-2 loss to Norwich stands out as a high-scoring affair, highlighting Stoke's vulnerability at the back. Despite this, the Potters have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six outings, suggesting some defensive potential. However, their goal-scoring record has been underwhelming, netting only six times in six games. With both teams scoring in 50% of these matches and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, Stoke City's performances have been unpredictable, making it difficult for the team to climb out of their precarious league position.

Queens Park Rangers

Queens Park Rangers are currently experiencing a difficult spell, sitting 15th in the Championship with 45 points from 38 games. The London side are on a concerning run of four consecutive defeats, which was only halted by a recent 2-2 draw against Leeds United. Their last victory came in an impressive 4-0 thrashing of Derby County, which stands out as a high-scoring encounter and their only clean sheet in the last six matches. QPR's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded in each of their last five games. The team's recent form shows a tendency towards high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their struggles, QPR have managed to find the back of the net consistently, scoring in five out of their last six games, though this hasn't been enough to secure more positive results.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches at the bet365 Stadium. The Potters have shown resilience in defence, keeping three clean sheets during this period, including a narrow 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in their most recent home fixture. However, their attacking prowess has been inconsistent, with a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Cardiff City in the FA Cup standing out as their most prolific performance. Stoke have struggled to find the back of the net in half of these matches, failing to score against both Watford and Oxford United. Despite their 20th position in the league, the team have managed to maintain a positive goal difference at home over these six games, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Interestingly, their home matches have been evenly split between low-scoring affairs and more open contests, with 50% of games seeing under 2.5 goals and the other half witnessing over 2.5 goals.

Queens Park Rangers

Queens Park Rangers have been experiencing a dire run of form away from home, with their most recent five away matches all ending in defeat. This dismal streak follows their sole away victory in the last six games, a 2-1 win against Hull City on 21st January 2025. The London side have struggled to find the back of the net on their travels, scoring only five goals in their last six away fixtures, whilst conceding nine. Notably, QPR have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches, with both teams scoring in four out of the six games. Despite the low scoring output, two-thirds of these away fixtures have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that while QPR are struggling to score, their matches remain relatively high-scoring affairs. This poor away form has contributed to their current 15th position in the Championship, with the team clearly needing to address their performances on the road to improve their league standing.