Match Pack: Swansea City AFC vs Norwich City FC

In this exciting matchup between Swansea City AFC and Norwich City FC during Game Week 5 of the 2024/2025 season, we’re set for a riveting contest at Swansea.com Stadium. Swansea City enters the fray with favorable odds of 2.32 and a commendable start, averaging 2.00 points per game. On the other hand, Norwich City has had a rocky start, averaging just 0.80 points per game on the road.

Historical data shows a closely contested rivalry with Swansea City winning 8 out of their last 20 meetings, while Norwich City has clinched 9 victories and 3 matches have ended in draws. The previous encounter between the two sides saw Swansea edge out Norwich with a narrow 1-0 victory.

Swansea’s home form has been average, with an average of 1.57 points per game at their home ground, while Norwich has struggled on the road, averaging just 0.8 points per game away from home. Given these statistics and their previous encounters, this match promises to be a tight contest with the possibility of goals at both ends. Notably, matches between these two sides have averaged 3 goals, and BTTS (Both Teams to Score) has hit 50% of the time.

With Swansea’s slightly stronger form and historical edge over Norwich, they hold a marginal advantage heading into this clash. Nevertheless, expect a closely fought game with both teams having opportunities to find the back of the net.

Insights

• Swansea City has win odds at 2.32.
• Swansea City averages 2.00 points per game this season.
• Norwich City has win odds at 2.60.
• Norwich City averages 1.75 points per game this season.
• The last encounter ended Swansea City 1 – 0 Norwich City.
• Out of 20 previous meetings, Swansea City have won 8 matches and Norwich City have won 9 matches.
• 3 matches between them have ended in a draw.
• Previous matches between Swansea City and Norwich City have averaged 3 goals per game.
• BTTS (Both Teams to Score) has occurred 50% of the time in their previous encounters.
• Swansea City averages 1.57 points per game at home this season.
• Norwich City averages 0.8 points per game at away matches this season.
• Swansea City in average home form; Norwich City in average away form.

Match Forecast

• Both teams are likely to create multiple scoring opportunities using through balls.
• Swansea might exploit Norwich’s weakness in defending attacks down the wings, particularly on the right side.
• Given both teams’ difficulty in aerial duels, there may be limited success from crosses and set pieces.
• Norwich’s strength in defending set pieces will be a challenge for Swansea to overcome.
• Swansea’s weakness in defending counter-attacks could be exposed by Norwich’s aggressive play style.
• Individual errors could play a significant role on both sides due to their susceptibility.
• Swansea’s possession-based play might face resistance from Norwich’s aggressive and compact defensive tactics in their own half.
• Norwich could take advantage of Swansea’s difficulties in stopping opponents from creating chances.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline between Swansea City and Norwich City is 0-1, occurring in four matches.
• In their last 10 home encounters, Swansea City has won 6 times, with 0 draws, and Norwich City has won 4 times. Swansea City leads in goal difference at 19-14.
• Over the last 20 meetings, Swansea City has emerged victorious 8 times, there have been 3 draws, and Norwich City has won 9 times. Swansea City leads in goal difference at 31-29.
• Last season’s games ended 2-1 in favor of Swansea City at home and a 2-2 draw when Norwich City hosted.
• A year ago, Swansea City was in 20th place with 2 points; currently, they are 16th with 4 points.
• Norwich City was 2nd in the table a year ago with 10 points; they are now 13th with 5 points.
• Swansea City wins the first half in 29% of their matches, while Norwich City does so in 25% of theirs.
• Swansea City wins 29% of the first halves, whereas Norwich City wins 25%.
• Their most recent encounter ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Swansea City wins 78% of their home matches when leading 1-0.
• Norwich City wins 46% of their away matches when leading 1-0.
• Swansea City has never won a home match after being down 0-1.
• Norwich City wins 11% of their away matches when trailing 1-0.
• In the Championship, Norwich City has outperformed Swansea City.
• Norwich City’s recent form over the last 5 matches is better than Swansea City’s.
• Swansea City has failed to score in their last 2 matches.
• Swansea City has lost just 1 of their last 5 matches against Norwich City in all competitions.
• In the last 5 encounters, Swansea City has won 3 times, Norwich City once, with 1 draw.
• Swansea City has lost just 1 of their last 5 Championship matches against Norwich City.
• Norwich City has won only 1 of their last 5 Championship matches against Swansea City.
• On average, Swansea City scores 1.8 goals per match against Norwich City, whereas Norwich City scores 0.8 goals against Swansea City.
• The average number of goals in matches between Swansea City and Norwich City is 2.6.
• The average number of goals in the first half of these meetings is 1.8.
• Swansea City averages 1.28 goals at home, while Norwich City scores 1.29 goals on the road.