Stoke City vs Sheffield Wednesday

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City have shown a mixed but generally positive form in their recent fixtures, managing to remain unbeaten in their last four matches. The Potters have displayed resilience in defence, conceding only four goals in their last six games and keeping two clean sheets. Their most impressive result came in a 3-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run. Despite their current 18th position in the Championship, Stoke's recent form suggests improvement, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches. The team's defensive solidity is particularly noteworthy, with 83% of their recent games seeing under 2.5 goals scored. However, Stoke's attacking output remains modest, averaging just 1.17 goals per game over this period.

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been concerning, with the Owls struggling to find consistency in their last six matches. They have managed just one win in this period, a 3-2 away victory against Norwich, which stands out as their highest-scoring game. The team have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six outings, conceding in every match. Their defensive frailties are evident, with an average of 1.33 goals conceded per game. Sheffield Wednesday are currently experiencing a five-game winless streak, which includes three losses and two draws. Notably, they have been involved in several low-scoring affairs, with four out of their last six matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals. The Owls' goal-scoring record has also been poor, netting just once in their last four games and failing to score in three of those matches.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City have shown mixed form at home recently, with their last six games yielding three wins, two draws, and one loss. The Potters have been relatively solid defensively, keeping two clean sheets and conceding only six goals in this period. Their attacking prowess has been notable, scoring nine goals at an average of 1.5 per game. Interestingly, Stoke have managed to secure back-to-back victories in their most recent home fixtures, defeating Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn Rovers. The highest-scoring match during this run was a 3-1 victory over Swansea, which also marked the beginning of a three-game unbeaten streak at home. Despite their 18th position in the league, Stoke's recent home form suggests they are capable of challenging opponents, with both teams scoring in 67% of these matches and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals.

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with a commendable record of three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six outings. The Owls have demonstrated resilience on the road, securing back-to-back victories against Norwich and Plymouth Argyle, with the latter being a convincing 3-0 win. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 10 goals in these six matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game. However, their defensive record is somewhat inconsistent, conceding nine goals, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Burnley. Despite this setback, Wednesday have managed two clean sheets in this period. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their recent form has helped them accumulate 53 points from 42 games, placing them 14th in the Championship table.