Stoke City prepares to face off against Leeds United at the iconic bet365 Stadium

As Stoke City prepares to face off against Leeds United at the iconic bet365 Stadium, the stats point towards a challenging outing for the hosts. With Stoke City managing only a solitary point out of their last five encounters, they’ve had a notably dry spell in front of goal, failing to score in two of those five games. While their defense has shown some vulnerabilities, conceding in multiple matches, their attack has managed to net four goals despite their struggles. The potential for both teams to score is moderately high based on recent form, with BTTS coming through in 50% of Stoke’s matches this season.

In contrast, Leeds United enters this matchup with notable momentum, clinching three victories and a draw in their last five fixtures. Their consistency in hitting the back of the net at least once in recent games is strong, with ten goals bagged over their last five, showcasing offensive prowess. Leeds has been efficient on the road, performing well and averaging above their competitors.

Given the current form and momentum favoring Leeds, while considering the unpredictability and competitive nature of past contests, Stoke City will need to capitalise on home advantage comprehensively to fend off a side gaining strength and form like Leeds United. Leeds’ attacking flair and solid away performance tilt the betting scales in their favor, but anticipate a hard-fought match potentially filled with goals, given the historical goal averages between the two.

Insights

• Stoke City has struggled recently with 1 point from their last 5 games, showing poor form.
• Both teams have scored in 3 of Stoke City’s last 5 matches, indicating potential for goals.
• Stoke City has failed to score in 8 matches this season, highlighting offensive struggles.
• Leeds United has strong current form, earning 10 points from their last 5 matches.
• Leeds United has been consistent in scoring, netting 10 goals in their last 5 games.
• Recent form suggests Leeds United has winning momentum, with 3 wins and a draw in their last 4.
• Previous encounters between Stoke City and Leeds have averaged 3 goals per match.
• Leeds United has historically held the upper hand, winning 4 of the last 7 meetings against Stoke City.
• Home vs Away form: Stoke City averages 1.27 PPG at home; Leeds United averages 1.4 PPG away.
• Leeds United might be favored to continue their strong away performance against a struggling Stoke City team.

Match Forecast

• Stoke City’s strong use of counter attacks combined with Leeds’ aggressiveness in possession and attacking down the left could make for an open, end-to-end game.
• Leeds may exploit Stoke City’s weakness in defending against skillful players with their individual skills and through balls.
• Leeds’ strength in finishing scoring chances might capitalize on Stoke City’s vulnerability in stopping opponents from creating chances and their very weak set piece defense.
• Stoke City’s effectiveness in shooting from direct free kicks could present a threat to Leeds, despite Leeds’ strong defending of set pieces.
• Leeds could dominate in midfield, controlling the game in the opposition’s half and creating long shot opportunities.
• Stoke’s effort to avoid offside may combine with Leeds’s own avoidance weaknesses, leading to offside disruptions.
• Both teams have weaknesses in aerial duels, suggesting that set-pieces and high balls might not be a significant threat.
• Stoke might employ the use of attacking down the wings to counter Leeds’ central attacking strategy.
• Leeds’ strong ability to protect the lead might make it difficult for Stoke if they fall behind early in the game.
• Stoke will likely rely on left-side attacks given their play style, encountering Leeds’s focus on the same area, leading to congestion on that flank.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline in encounters between Stoke City and Leeds United is 0-1, occurring in 3 matches.
• When playing at home against Leeds United, Stoke City has won 3 of their last 6 games, with no draws and 3 wins for Leeds United. The goal difference favors Leeds United 7-6.
• Over the past 13 meetings, Stoke City has secured 4 victories, there have been 3 draws, while Leeds United has won 6 times. Leeds United leads the goal tally 18-13.
• Last season, both teams won their respective home fixtures 1-0, with Stoke City winning at home and Leeds United winning at home.
• Stoke City scores 26% of their goals within the first 15 minutes of a match.
• Leeds United scores 24% of their goals during the final 15 minutes of a game.
• Stoke City is winless in their last 8 matches.
• Stoke City has gone 4 consecutive home matches without a win.
• Stoke City has failed to score in 2 out of their 11 home Championship games this season.
• Leeds United has not found the net in 4 out of their 10 away games in the Championship this season.
• Stoke City’s home form this season reads: 3 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses.
• Leeds United’s away form this season is 3 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses.
• Thomas Cannon is the top scorer for Stoke City with 8 goals, while Joel Piroe has netted 7 times for Leeds United.
• Bae Jun-Ho leads Stoke City in assists with 4, whereas Gnonto Wilfried is the top assister for Leeds United with 5.
• Stoke City wins the first half in 27% of their matches, whereas Leeds United does so in 46%.
• The last clash between the two sides ended in a victory for Leeds United.
• During their most recent encounter, Leeds United won by a single goal margin.
• Stoke City wins 66% of their matches when leading 1-0 at home.
• Leeds United triumphs in 90% of their away matches when they take a 0-1 lead.
• Stoke City has never won at home when trailing 0-1.
• Leeds United wins 16% of their away games when down 1-0.
• Leeds United has shown superior performance in the Championship compared to Stoke City.
• Leeds United has been in better form over their last 5 matches than Stoke City.
• In the previous 5 meetings, Stoke City won twice and Leeds United won three times, with no draws.
• On average, Stoke City scores 0.6 goals against Leeds United, while Leeds United scores 2.2 goals against Stoke City.
• The average number of goals in matches between Stoke City and Leeds United is 2.8.
• Typically, there is an average of 1 goal scored in the first half when Stoke City faces Leeds United.
• Both Stoke City and Leeds United did not win their last Championship match.
• Stoke City scores an average of 1.36 goals when playing at home, while Leeds United scores 1.69 goals on their travels.
• Stoke City has allowed a goal in each of their last 5 matches.
• Leeds United is unbeaten in their last 4 games.