Norwich City vs Derby County Match Preview
Norwich City looks poised to secure victory when they host Derby County in this Championship clash. The Canaries, priced at 1.70, present strong value in the Full-Time Result market.
The teams’ last meeting resulted in an entertaining 3-2 win for Norwich, showcasing their attacking prowess. Norwich enters this fixture with momentum after a 1-0 away victory at Watford, where Joshua Sargent’s first-half strike proved decisive. The Canaries controlled 58% possession and registered five shots on target.
In contrast, Derby County suffered their seventh consecutive defeat, falling 1-0 to Sheffield United at Pride Park despite having equal possession. This concerning run of form suggests they may struggle against an in-form Norwich side.
Team Statistics and Form Analysis
Norwich City’s recent form:
• 5 wins in last 10 league games
• Average of 1.4 goals scored per match
• 56.5% average possession
• Joshua Sargent leads scoring with 3 goals
Derby County’s current situation:
• Lost 8 of last 10 matches
• Only 2 wins in previous 10 games
• Average of 1.0 goals scored per match
• Conceding 1.5 goals per game
Expected lineups:
Norwich (4-2-3-1): Gunn; Fisher, Duffy, Doyle, Chrisene; Wright, McLean; Schwartau, Marcondes, Dobbin; Sargent
Derby (3-4-1-2): Zetterström; Langås, Clarke, Forsyth; Nyambe, Goudmijn, Adams, Osborn; Barkhuizen; Yates, Salvesen
The betting markets currently give Norwich a 58.8% chance of victory, though our analysis suggests this probability could be as high as 65-70%. This discrepancy presents value for bettors backing the home side.
Additional betting options include:
• Both Teams to Score: Yes (1.83) / No (1.83)
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals markets
• Bet Builder options for combining multiple selections
The corner markets also offer interesting opportunities, with recent matches averaging 11.80 corners across Norwich’s last 5 games. The Over 10.5 corners line at 1.91 merits consideration given both teams’ corner statistics.
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[Published: 21:37, 06 February 2025]
