Statistical Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs Stoke

Sheffield Wednesday has secured victories in five of their last six away fixtures, elevating them to ninth position in the league standings. However, their upcoming match on Saturday will be at Hillsborough, a venue where they have recorded only one win in their previous seven encounters. Conversely, visiting team Stoke enters the match without a win in their last seven games overall, and they have achieved only one victory in their last eight away fixtures. This sole away win was a notable 2-0 triumph against Blackburn on November 6. Consequently, “The Potters” have descended to 17th place, maintaining a five-point lead over the relegation zone. In their last 12 league encounters with Stoke City, Sheffield Wednesday has suffered only two defeats, alongside four wins and six draws. Nevertheless, five of their most recent six home games against Stoke during this period have concluded in draws. Stoke has not secured a win in any of their last four league matches against teams from Yorkshire, recording two draws and two losses. Their previous longer winless streak against such opponents spanned seven games between February and October 2019, a period that featured a 1-0 away defeat to Wednesday. Wednesday has not emerged victorious in their last three home league games, with two draws and one loss. There is a possibility they could experience their second winless streak of four or more matches at Hillsborough within the year 2024. Stoke’s current form shows no wins in their last seven league games, comprising four draws and three losses. Furthermore, they have conceded precisely two goals in each of their last four matches. This Championship season, Stoke has faced the highest number of shots overall, totaling 345. In terms of shots on target, only Plymouth (121) and Luton (115) have faced more than “The Potters.”