- 20 September 2024, Stoke City vs Hull City, 1-3, Lose
- 14 September 2024, Oxford United vs Stoke City, 1-0, Lose
- 31 August 2024, Plymouth Argyle vs Stoke City, 0-1, Win
- 24 August 2024, Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion, 1-2, Lose
- 17 August 2024, Watford vs Stoke City, 3-0, Lose
- 21 September 2024, Norwich City vs Watford, 4-1, Win
- 14 September 2024, Swansea City vs Norwich City, 1-0, Lose
- 31 August 2024, Coventry City vs Norwich City, 0-1, Win
- 24 August 2024, Norwich City vs Sheffield United, 1-1, Draw
- 17 August 2024, Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers, 2-2, Draw
In the recent Championship competition between Stoke City and Norwich City on the 18th of March, 2023, the match ended in goal-less draw. The sheer volume of the game's statistics clearly paints a compelling narrative of this seemingly evasive victory for either team, making it an intriguing match for bettors.
From the get-go, Stoke City demonstrated a more aggressive approach to the game, procuring 8 corner kicks as compared to Norwich City’s 3. This disparity in numbers indicates Stoke's superior command over the ball, frequently taking it to the opponent's end of the pitch. However, the fact that none of these corners resulted in a goal suggests that perhaps the finishing was lacking, or Norwich's defence was simply too robust.
This theory aligns with the number of yellow cards received by the teams, with Stoke City being awarded two, both of which show a clear line of escalation throughout the match. The first yellow card came in the first half at 00:16:48, which was followed by the second in the second half at 00:51:18. These infractions could symbolize the escalating frustration in the Stoke City players, unable to crack Norwich’s defence, resulting in a more aggressive, and less careful, approach.
In contrast, Norwich City came away unscathed without any yellow or red cards at all. The absence of any punitive cards for Norwich City is indicative of their discipline on the pitch. However, the lack of corner kicks could signify a more defensive approach, focusing on keeping Stoke City at bay rather than mobilizing their own offensive strategies. This was likely a key factor in the goal-less outcome.
One could argue that although Stoke City dominated in approaching Norwich’s goal post, as shown by the high number of corner kicks, their inability to maintain discipline, shown by the two yellow cards, held them back from turning opportunities into actual goals. Meanwhile, Norwich City's disciplined yet passive defensive strategy succeeded in preventing goals but didn't push for an outright win.
In conclusion, this goal-less draw is indicative of Stoke City's missed opportunities due to a lack of discipline, and Norwich City's effective yet overly cautious defensive strategy.
Form Guide
Lose | 1-3 | Stoke City vs Hull City | |
Lose | 1-0 | Oxford United vs Stoke City | |
Win | 0-1 | Plymouth Argyle vs Stoke City | |
Lose | 1-2 | Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion | |
Lose | 3-0 | Watford vs Stoke City |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 3:9
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Stoke City has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:9, scoring 0.6 goals average
Win | 4-1 | Norwich City vs Watford | |
Lose | 1-0 | Swansea City vs Norwich City | |
Win | 0-1 | Coventry City vs Norwich City | |
Draw | 1-1 | Norwich City vs Sheffield United | |
Draw | 2-2 | Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 8:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.6
- Norwich City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:5, scoring 1.6 goals average
Stoke City H2H Norwich City
Home game | Stoke City | 0 | 3 | Norwich City | Away game | Championship | |
Away game | Stoke City | 0 | 1 | Norwich City | Home game | Championship | |
Home game | Stoke City | 0 | 0 | Norwich City | Away game | Championship | |
Away game | Stoke City | 1 | 3 | Norwich City | Home game | Championship | |
Away game | Stoke City | 1 | 4 | Norwich City | Home game | Championship |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 2:11
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.40
- Stoke City lost four times in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 2:11; average goals per match – 0.40
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