Preview & Prediction: Leeds United FC vs Norwich City FC

Based on the historical data and current season performance, Leeds United enters this encounter as the favorites, especially given their impressive form at home. With an average of 2.5 points per game on their home turf this season, Leeds United has proven to be a formidable force, making them difficult to beat at Elland Road. Conversely, Norwich City has struggled away from home, averaging just 0.93 points per game, which could prove challenging against a strong Leeds side.

The teams’ previous encounters suggest a high-scoring affair is possible, with an average of 2.9 goals per match and goals from both teams (BTTS) occurring 65% of the time. Hence, we can anticipate goals from both sides again. Historically, Leeds United has had the upper hand in their matchups, winning 9 of the last 20 meetings compared to Norwich’s 4 victories. Furthermore, the last time these two teams met, it ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, indicating Norwich’s capability to contend with Leeds despite their current away form.

Overall, expect Leeds United to capitalize on their home advantage and come out strong against Norwich City. A Leeds victory seems likely given the conditions, but Norwich has shown in previous matches that they can be competitive. A scoreline favoring Leeds with potential for both teams to find the net seems the most probable outcome. A 2-1 or 3-1 win for Leeds United could be on the cards, as they look to maintain their impressive home streak.

Insights

• Leeds United has historically performed better against Norwich City, winning 9 out of their last 20 meetings.
• The last head-to-head meeting ended in a high-scoring draw (3-3), suggesting the potential for goals in this encounter.
• Leeds United is in excellent home form, significantly stronger than Norwich City’s average away performance.
• Matches between Leeds and Norwich have averaged 2.9 goals per game.
• Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 65% of their previous encounters.
• Leeds United averages 2.5 points per game at home this season, indicating strong home advantage.
• Norwich City averages 0.93 points per game away from home this season, showing struggles on the road.
• Historical data and current form suggest Leeds United is likely favored, especially when considering their home advantage.
• High chance of goals being scored by both teams considering their past meetings and scoring trends.

Match Forecast

• Leeds United’s strong counter-attacks might exploit Norwich City’s weakness in defending counter-attacks.
• The match might see several chances being created through individual skill, as both teams excel in this area.
• Set-piece situations could be in Leeds United’s favor due to Norwich’s weakness in defending set pieces and Leeds’ strength in this area.
• Both teams have a tendency to be caught offside, possibly leading to interruptions in the flow of play.
• Leeds might exploit opportunities to score from long shots given Norwich’s vulnerability in stopping opponents from creating chances.
• Norwich City may struggle to protect a lead if they take one, potentially allowing Leeds to come back into the game.
• Both teams’ play styles involving short passes and possession football may lead to a tightly contested midfield battle.
• Leeds’ strength in creating chances using through balls might pose a challenge for Norwich’s defense.
• Norwich’s aggression might create fouls in dangerous areas, giving Leeds set-piece opportunities.
• Leeds controlling the game in the opposition’s half could limit Norwich’s opportunities to create through their own possession play.

Match Facts

• In the past 14 home games against Norwich City, Leeds United has secured 7 victories, drawn 4 times, and lost 3. The total goal count favors Leeds, at 22-20.
• In their last 28 encounters, Leeds United has achieved 12 wins, 8 draws, while Norwich City secured 8 wins. The overall goal tally stands at 41-37 in Leeds United’s favor.
• The last time Norwich City won at Leeds United was in 2019.
• Last season, Leeds United defeated Norwich City in both fixtures (1-0 at home and 3-2 away).
• Leeds United nets 25% of their goals between the 76th to 90th minute.
• Norwich City scores 26% of their goals between the 76th to 90th minute.
• Leeds United remain unbeaten in their last 9 matches.
• Leeds United have not lost any of their last 11 home games.
• Leeds United have not been defeated by Norwich City at home in their last 3 matchups.
• Leeds United failed to score in just 1 of their 13 Championship home games this season.
• Norwich City was unable to score in 6 of their 14 away matches in the Championship this season.
• Leeds United’s home record this season is 10 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
• Joel Piroe is Leeds United’s top scorer with 10 goals, while Borja Sainz has scored 15 for Norwich City.
• Leeds United have scored at least once in 9 consecutive matches.
• Leeds United wins the first half in 42% of their games, whereas Norwich City does so in 31%.
• The last match between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
• When Leeds United leads 1-0 at home, they win 85% of their matches.
• Norwich City wins 46% of their away games when leading 0-1.
• Leeds United has a 16% win rate when trailing 0-1 at home.
• Norwich City has not won any away games when falling behind 1-0.
• Leeds United currently displays better performance in the Championship compared to Norwich City.
• Leeds United’s form in the last 5 matches is stronger than Norwich City’s.
• Leeds United hasn’t lost any of their last 5 matches against Norwich City in all competitions.
• In the last 5 meetings, Leeds won 3, Norwich won 0, with 2 ending in draws.
• Leeds United has only lost 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Norwich City.
• Norwich City has only won 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Leeds United.
• Leeds United averages 1.8 goals per match against Norwich City, while Norwich averages 0.6 goals.
• The average number of goals in matches between these teams is 2.4.
• The first half of matches between them averages 1.4 goals.
• Leeds United averages 1.86 goals at home, whereas Norwich City averages 1.03 goals away.
• Norwich City is on a streak of 2 matches without scoring.
• Both teams did not win their most recent Championship match.