FM Preview: Stoke City v Arsenal 26 Aug 2012

Last updated : 25 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stoke City v Arsenal fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain Arsenal at Britannia Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Potters have recorded 18 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Stoke City 1-1 Arsenal Premier League
2011/2012 Sun 23 Oct Arsenal 3 - 1 Stoke City Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 08 May Stoke City 3 - 1 Arsenal Premier League
2010/2011 Wed 23 Feb Arsenal 1 - 0 Stoke City Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 27 Feb Stoke City 1 - 3 Arsenal Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 24 Jan Stoke City 3 - 1 Arsenal F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Sat 05 Dec Arsenal 2 - 0 Stoke City Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Stoke City haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Gunners, and 5 goals against.

Stoke City's 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Arsenal's 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stoke City 6 0 4 2 5 9 4
Arsenal 6 1 4 1 8 8 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stoke City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stoke City Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Arsenal Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.

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