Norwich vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips (9 December)

Norwich must win to stand any chance of progressing from this tie, and this is something that Norwich have managed in six of their previous eight home games in the Championship. Preston, by way of contrast, have suffered three defeats in four away matches at this level recently, whilst they have triumphed only once in six attempts on the road of late.

Over 2.5 goals has been the order of the day in 10 of the last 13 Preston away matches in the Championship, as well as in each of their previous seven games at this level overall. Given that 10 of the last 13 Norwich home fixtures in the top-flight have followed suit, a sixth consecutive meeting between the sides containing over 2.5 goals appears likely.

Norwich are the owners of an incredible recent record when it comes to both scoring and conceding during the same match, with each of their previous nine top-flight fixtures subscribing to this model. What’s more, eight of the last ten league games involving Preston have followed the same pattern, meaning that a repeat performance seems likely.