The teams will exchange goals! Norwich vs Blackburn Prediction
One of the fixtures of the second round of the Championship will take place at Carrow Road, where Norwich will host Blackburn. We offer a prediction for this match from a team of Dailysports experts.
Norwich
The "Canaries" finished last season’s Championship in sixth place, amassing 73 points over 46 matches. Norwich trailed Leicester, the league leaders, by 24 points. The end of the previous season was challenging for Norwich, as they managed only one victory in their final five matches.
In the playoff semi-final for a spot in the Premier League, Norwich faced Leeds. After a goalless draw at home, they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat away. In the first round of the new season, Norwich lost 0-2 away to Oxford United, but they bounced back with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Stevenage.
Blackburn
Last season, the "Rovers" finished in a disappointing 19th place in the Championship standings—a dismal result for a club with such a storied history. They narrowly avoided relegation by just three points. In their last five matches, Blackburn secured two wins and two losses, but their accumulated points were enough to secure their place in the Championship.
Blackburn enters this match in good form. In the first round, they secured a 4-2 home win over Derby County. Midweek, they continued their strong performance with a 6-1 away victory against Stockport County in the League Cup.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, Blackburn defeated Norwich 3-1 away, and their home match ended in a 1-1 draw.
- The "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet was successful in only two of their last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet landed in two of their previous five encounters.
Norwich vs Blackburn Prediction
The odds for a home win are favorable, around 2.06. However, we believe that betting on the match outcome is not advisable. Our recommendation is to go for "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.67.
