Match Preview: Norwich City FC vs Leeds United FC

In the upcoming clash between Norwich City FC and Leeds United FC, the current form and game play statistics suggest a competitive match. Norwich is entering the game with an accumulation of 4 points from their last 5 encounters averaging to 0.8 points per game. They have displayed a potent offensive strategy, landing BTTS in 3 of those games and netting 6 goals in the last 5 fixtures. Their strong offensive force suggests potential goal opportunities in this game.

On the other hand, Leeds United, not far behind, are coming into the game with a stronger 10 points from their last 5 matches averaging 2 points per game. Their offensive prowess is also impressive, scoring 7 times in the last 5 encounters, with BTTS landing in 2 games. Having gone 2 games unbeaten and with 3 clean sheets from the last 5 games, Leeds is bound to bring solid competition.

Going by their last face-off, where it ended Norwich City 2 – 3 Leeds United, it would seem that both teams have shown scoring ability during their previous encounters, averaging a 3.06 goal line in the long run. Given that 71% of their matches have ended with BTTS landing, there is a strong probability of both teams scoring.

So far in the Championship this season, Norwich has maintained an average of 2.13 points per game during home matches, while Leeds secured 1.61 points per game during away matches. From these statistics, it’s hard to rule out a possible win or draw situation. A thrilling game can be expected between Norwich City FC and Leeds United FC with a possibility of multiple goals.

Insights

• Norwich City have been struggling slightly with only 4 points from their last 5 games, scoring 6 goals in those games with over half of games (3 out of 5) seeing both teams score.
• Norwich’s games are often high-scoring, with the last 5 games all ending with at least 2 goals.
• Netting in the last 4 games consecutively indicates that Norwich’s attack is likely to contribute to the scoreboard in this game.
• Comparatively, Leeds United have had a stronger run recently with 10 points from their last 5 games, scoring 7 goals during these matches and keeping 3 clean sheets.
• Leeds’ games are less likely to see both teams score, with just 2 of the last 5 games concluding thus.
• Leeds United seems to have a stronger defence, keeping a clean sheet in 5 out of 11 games this season.
• Both teams look likely to score today as they have been recently, respectively netting over 4 games consecutively.
• The last head-to-head encounter between these two was a narrow victory for Leeds United with a 3-2 scoreline.
• From 17 previous encounters, Leeds had an upper hand with 8 wins compared to Norwich’s 4, with 5 games ending in a draw.
• On average, previous matches between Norwich City and Leeds United have been open with a high scoring rate of avg. 3.06 goals per match.
• Considering home and away form, Norwich City seems stronger at home with an average of 2.13 points per game. Meanwhile, Leeds United performs impressively away with 1.61 points per game.
• BTTS (Both Teams To Score) has happened frequently (71% of times) in their previous clashes, pointing to the potential of both teams scoring in the upcoming game.

Match Forecast

• Norwich City FC, known for their strong finishing scoring chances, will likely be a constant threat on Leeds United’s goal.
• Leeds United FC’s counter-attacks will be dangerous, since Norwich tends to struggle with defending counter-attacks. Expect Leeds to take full advantage of this weakness.
• Leeds United’s strong wing attack will meet Norwich’s equally strong wing defense, which could produce a well-balanced match-up down the flanks.
• Defending set pieces could be a serious issue for Norwich since Leeds is strong at attacking set pieces.
• Norwich City’s weak spot in avoiding offside coincides with Leeds’s identical weakness. This could lead to several offside violations during the match.
• Norwich’s attack through the middle will have to get creative against Leeds’s possession-based football style.
• Leeds United FC rotates their first eleven often, denoting they have a deep squad; this might take a toll on Norwich City FC later in the match.
• Both teams being non-aggressive could make for a game focused more on ball control and strategic play rather than physical contact.
• Leeds’s strong ability to protect leads may make it difficult for Norwich to come back from losing positions, despite that being one of their strengths.
• The weaknesses on both sides with avoiding offside might lead to opportunities missed due to offside calls.
• Expect the game aggression level to rise if Leeds find themselves in a losing position, as Norwich has a past trend of opponents playing more aggressively against them.

Match Facts

• The 2-1 result in favor of Norwich City is the most frequent outcome when Norwich host Leeds United, recurring four times in their battles.
• In the previous 12 duels at Norwich’s ground, both teams bagged 5 wins each while 2 encounters ended in a draw. The goal difference tilts in Leeds United’s favor, 18-16.
• Over their last 25 head-to-heads, Leeds United emerged victorious 11 times, Norwich City won 8 times, and they shared the spoils 6 times. In terms of goal difference, it’s evenly matched at 36-36.
• The most recent home victory Norwich enjoyed against Leeds was in the year 2018.
• In their recent 16 home matches, Norwich has managed to stay unbeaten.
• Norwich City has suffered four consecutive games without a win in their games against Leeds.
• During the first half, Norwich City and Leeds United are able to lead 33% and 37% of their matches respectively.
• Similarly, they win 33% and 37% of halftime periods respectively.
• Leeds United were the victors in their last meeting.
• In their most recent encounter, Leeds triumphed over Norwich by a one-goal margin.
• Norwich has an 86% win rate in matches where they have a 1-0 lead at their home ground while Leeds manages to secure victory in 80% of matches where they have a 1-0 lead away.
• When Leeds and Norwich are trailing 1-0 away and at home respectively, Leeds turns it around 20% of the time while Norwich manages in 40% of such fixtures.
• In the Championship, Norwich has shown a stronger performance record compared to Leeds United.
• Norwich’s recent five-match performance has been superior to that of Leeds United.
• In all competitions, Leeds United has suffered only a single defeat in their last five matches against Norwich.
• Their last five meetings have ended with Leeds winning four times and Norwich once, with no draws.
• On an average basis, Norwich City and Leeds United score 1.4 and 1.8 goals respectively in their face-offs.
• The average count of goals scored in matches involving Norwich and Leeds is 3.2.
• In their meetings, the average number of goals netted in the first half stands at 1.2.
• Neither of the teams managed to win their last match in the Championship and they both suffered defeat in their most recent match.
• When playing on home soil, Norwich tends to score 1.85 goals on average, while Leeds United scores an average of 1.61 goals when playing on the road.