Preston vs Norwich Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Will Goals Be at a Premium?

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The numbers suggest that Preston and Norwich might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -125 look more than fair.

1-0 Victory for Norwich in Previous H2H Clash

Preston North End won their last game 1-0, making it back-to-back home wins. This was recorded at Deepdale against Coventry City. Paul Heckingbottom's side enjoyed 52% possession and had three shots on target, with Emil Riis Jakobsen netting the winner in the 72nd minute.

Norwich City played Stoke City on the road in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Bet365 Stadium. The Canaries enjoyed 63% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Ante Crnac the only player to find the net.

These two teams last met at Deepdale, with Norwich claiming the win. Beating Preston by a 1-0 scoreline. Looking back to the previous 8 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Norwich have won three games and Preston two.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Norwich	21	6	8	7	36	32	4	36:32	26
16	Preston	21	4	11	6	21	27	-6	21:27	23

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 7.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. Preston have had 47.2% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 8.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.8 corners.

Emil Riis Jakobsen and Milutin Osmajic lead the way with 2 goals, while Alistair McCann has scored 1. The top assist makers are Robert Brady, Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Jordan Storey, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Norwich have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, averaging 8.6 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Johannes Hoff Thorup's men average 54.0% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

Borja Sainz has scored 7 goals, followed by Joshua Sargent on 4 and Marcelino Nunez with 2. Look no further than Joshua Sargent for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston (confirmed lineup): Freddie Woodman, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Ben Whiteman, Alistair McCann, Duane Holmes, Sam Greenwood, Robert Brady, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Norwich (confirmed lineup): George Long, Kellen Fisher, Shane Duffy, Jose Cordoba, Callum Doyle, Emiliano Marcondes, Kenny McLean, Anis Ben Slimane, Ante Crnac, Joshua Sargent, Borja Sainz.

Expert Championship Analysis

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Preston vs Norwich league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Preston games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Norwich games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Norwich games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Preston vs Norwich Prediction

We’re more than happy with odds of -125 when it comes to betting Under 2.5 Goals, with this price standing out for the Championship encounter. The teams might not net too many between them.

Bettors have an opportunity to visit the Result & Total Goals market in the quest for a bigger price. This bet allows you to select Under 2.5 and a particular team to land a victory.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 0 Norwich

There are betting odds of +750 that Preston land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Preston vs Norwich Odds

The bookies have betting odds of +170 for Preston North End to win this Championship game, while Norwich City are +162.5 and the draw is available at +220.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -125 and No at -110.

Many customers enjoy placing a Championship Bet Builder where you can combine different betting selections with the football betting sites. The more picks means that the odds get bigger.

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Team Stats

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Preston vs Norwich team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Championship squads.

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