FM Preview: Manchester City v Stoke City 01 Jan 2013

Last updated : 31 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester City v Stoke City fixture

Manchester City prepare to entertain Stoke City at Eastlands on Tuesday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 7 of the 50 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Eastlands was just last season, in December 2011, with Manchester City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 15 Sep Stoke City 1 - 1 Man. City Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Stoke City 1 - 1 Man. City Premier League
2011/2012 Wed 21 Dec Man. City 3-0 Stoke City Premier League
2010/2011 Tue 17 May Man. City 3 - 0 Stoke City Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 14 May Man. City 1 - 0 Stoke City F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Sat 27 Nov Stoke City 1 - 1 Man. City Premier League
2009/2010 Wed 24 Feb Stoke City 3 - 1 Man. City F.A. Cup

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 6 conceded.

Stoke City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Manchester City's total of 42 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Stoke City's 29 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester City 6 3 0 3 10 9 9
Stoke City 6 2 4 0 8 5 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester City Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Stoke City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
11 games since last defeat.

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