Stoke City 1-2 West Brom

Current streaks

Recent form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team alternating between wins and losses in their last six games across all competitions. Despite their 13th position in the league, they've managed to secure 3 points from their first 2 Championship matches. Defensively, Stoke has shown strength, keeping 3 clean sheets in their last 6 games. However, their offensive output has been limited, scoring only 4 goals in this period, averaging less than a goal per game (0.67). The team's matches have largely been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their games seeing under 2.5 goals. Notably, their most recent match against Watford ended in a 3-0 defeat, marking their highest-scoring game in this stretch and their most significant loss.

West Brom

West Brom's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team currently sitting in 5th position in the Championship despite a challenging run of results. The Baggies have struggled for consistency, experiencing a concerning three-game losing streak in their pre-season friendlies before bouncing back with a convincing 3-1 away win against QPR in the league. Their defensive record has been a cause for concern, conceding 9 goals in their last 6 matches, including a high-scoring 4-1 defeat to Birmingham City in a friendly. However, they've shown resilience in their most recent league game, securing a clean sheet in a goalless draw against Leeds United. The team's goal-scoring form has been inconsistent, averaging less than a goal per game over this period, but their 3-1 victory over QPR suggests potential for offensive improvement.

Recent home/away form

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent home form shows a promising trend, with the team currently on a three-game winning streak in competitive matches at their home ground. This run includes two impressive high-scoring victories, a 4-0 win against Bristol City and a 3-0 triumph over Plymouth Argyle, demonstrating their potential for dominant performances. Despite a friendly loss to AZ Alkmaar, Stoke's competitive home record remains strong, with three clean sheets in their last four games. The team's goal-scoring ability is evident, averaging 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches, while their defensive solidity is highlighted by conceding only 0.67 goals per game during the same period. With a positive goal difference of 7 and a 50-50 split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals, Stoke City appears to be finding a balance between offensive prowess and defensive stability at home.

West Brom

West Bromwich Albion's recent away form has been concerning, with a notable run of four consecutive losses prior to their most recent Championship victory. Their defensive record has been particularly worrying, conceding 14 goals in their last six away games, an average of 2.33 per match. High-scoring affairs have been common, with 83% of these games seeing over 2.5 goals. The 4-1 loss to Birmingham City stands out as a particularly heavy defeat. Despite their overall struggles, West Brom did manage to break their losing streak with an impressive 3-1 win against Queens Park Rangers in their latest Championship away fixture, potentially signaling a turnaround in their fortunes on the road.