Preston vs Stoke City

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston North End's recent form has been rather disappointing, with the Lilywhites struggling to find consistency in their performances. The Lancashire side have managed just one win in their last six matches, suffering three defeats and drawing twice. Their goal-scoring woes are particularly evident, having netted only three times in this period, averaging a meagre 0.5 goals per game. Defensively, Preston have also been vulnerable, conceding eight goals and keeping just one clean sheet in their last six outings. The team's last clean sheet came five games ago, highlighting their defensive frailties. A notable result in this run was their 3-0 FA Cup defeat to Premier League side Aston Villa, which ended Preston's cup aspirations for the season. With their current 14th position in the Championship table, Preston will be keen to improve their form and climb the standings in the remaining fixtures.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games yielding two wins, one draw, and three losses. The Potters have struggled defensively, conceding eight goals in this period, averaging 1.33 goals against per game. However, they have managed to keep two clean sheets, demonstrating some resilience at the back. Offensively, Stoke have scored seven goals, averaging 1.17 goals per game, with their most recent match against Queens Park Rangers being their highest-scoring game (3-1 victory). The team's goal difference of -1 over these six matches reflects their mixed performances. Interestingly, there's an even split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and 50% under. Despite their current 18th position in the Championship, Stoke City have shown they can be competitive, with both teams scoring in half of their recent matches.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with the team showing resilience but struggling to secure consistent victories. They have remained unbeaten in four of their last five home matches, demonstrating their ability to avoid defeats at Deepdale. However, their goal-scoring record has been somewhat tepid, with only six goals in their last six home games, including three clean sheets. The standout performance came in their 3-0 FA Cup victory over Burnley, which was their highest-scoring game in this run. Preston have shown a tendency to draw matches, with three of their last six home games ending in stalemates. Interestingly, half of their recent home matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. Despite their mid-table position in the Championship, Preston have proven capable of competing against higher-ranked opposition, as evidenced by their FA Cup performances against Burnley and Aston Villa.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form has been abysmal, with the Potters suffering a worrying run of five defeats in their last six matches on the road. The team have been particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding a staggering 14 goals in these six games, with an average of 2.33 goals conceded per match. Their sole victory came against Hull City, but this positive result has been overshadowed by the subsequent four-match losing streak. High-scoring affairs have been a feature of Stoke's away games, with 67% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals, including a 4-2 loss to Norwich and a 3-2 defeat at Coventry City. The lack of clean sheets and the tendency for both teams to score (67% of matches) further highlight Stoke's defensive frailties, contributing to their precarious 18th position in the Championship table.