Preston vs Norwich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Norwich

Preston take on Norwich at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 20 December.

The odds of -152 catch the eye when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection as we expect both Preston and Norwich to find the net. The stats suggest that this outcome is likely to happen.

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Preston North End won their last game. It was on the road where Oxford United were beaten 2-1 at Kassam Stadium. Paul Heckingbottom's team had 45% possession and two shots on target, with Jordan Storey and Daniel Jebbison scoring one goal each.

Norwich City won their previous game, beating Southampton at home. It was a 2-1 win at Carrow Road. The Canaries recorded just 37% possession and had five shots on goal, while Jovon Makama found the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 1-0 away triumph when facing Norwich at Carrow Road. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Preston	21	9	8	4	29	22	7	29:22	35
23	Norwich	21	4	5	12	24	34	-10	24:34	17

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Preston have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Lilywhites have averaged 42.9% possession and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 6.5 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts.

Top scorer is Daniel Jebbison on 4 goals, while Lewis Dobbin has racked up 3 and Mads Froekjaer-Jensen 2. The leading assistor is Lewis Dobbin with 3.

Norwich have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 13.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Norfolk side average 50.2% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 12.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Jovon Makama is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Mathias Kvistgaarden on 3, with Joshua Sargent and two others bagging 1. Joshua Sargent has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Preston predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Daniel Iversen (GK), Liam Lindsay, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Odel Offiah, Ben Whiteman, Harrison Armstrong, Thierry Small, Alfie Devine, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Jebbison.

Norwich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Vladan Kovacevic (GK), Kellen Fisher, Ruairi McConville, Harry Darling, Ben Chrisene, Kenny McLean, Pelle Mattsson, Jovon Makama, Jacob Wright, Oscar Schwartau, Amankwah Forson.

Preston vs Norwich Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Preston vs Norwich betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

The best betting angle for this Championship match could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -152. We can see the two teams both finding the net.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Championship stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Preston vs Norwich league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 straight Preston games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Preston games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Preston games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 straight Norwich games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Norwich games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Norwich games.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -152 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 1 Norwich

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +460. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daniel Jebbison to Score +150

Daniel Jebbison (Preston) has scored in his past two Championship matches We’ll throw a dart at +150 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Daniel Jebbison Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+370

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+135

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Preston home matches, while there has been an average of 12.00 corners in the previous ten away games involving Norwich. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

11.40 4.90 6.50

Home

10.10 4.70 5.40

Away

10.40 4.10 6.30

Norwich

Total

10.40 5.60 4.80

Home

9.90 5.40 4.50

Away

12.00 5.50 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+105

Preston Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-141

Norwich Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-143

X

+650

2

+145

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Preston vs Norwich Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Favourites Preston North End are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Championship clash. The +114 about them triumphing means a 47% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Norwich City are least likely to win at +230.

There’s the chance to back Preston at -119 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Norwich but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -152.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Championship games.

Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+240

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+125

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-345

X2

-154

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+110

You will find Michael Smith at +390 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +140 that he finds the net at anytime.

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+140

Anytime

+390

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+150

Anytime

+370

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

First

+175

Anytime

+450

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Tony Springett (Norwich)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Alfie Devine (Preston)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Harrison Armstrong (Preston)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Robbie Brady (Preston)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Harry Darling (Norwich)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Ali McCann (Preston)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+150

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+135

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+135

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Tony Springett (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Alfie Devine (Preston)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Harrison Armstrong (Preston)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Harry Darling (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Preston have failed to win in their last three matches at Deepdale. Paul Heckingbottom's team have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Norwich haven’t tasted victory in nine consecutive matches on the road. The Canaries have recorded five losses, four draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

When the sides last met at Deepdale, Preston drew 2-2 with Norwich. The past 6 H2H matches at Deepdale have seen three Norwich triumphs, one Preston win and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Preston Home Stats		3-4-3	2.70	1.40	1.30	5	5	7	3
Norwich Away Stats		1-4-5	2.80	1.10	1.70	4	6	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Preston vs Norwich Lineups & Team News

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