Preston North End and Norwich City will face each other in a Championship game in England on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at 14:00h (UTC), check the Preston North End vs Norwich City betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Preston North End vs Norwich City will occur
The game takes place in the small Deepdale stadium, in the city of Preston, with a capacity for 23408 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Preston North End vs Norwich City betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Championship, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.42 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.69 goals per match.
Preston North End last match
Preston North End comes from a victory in the last match. The game against Huddersfield Town, valid for the Championship, ended with a 4-1. The team coached by R. Lowe lined up in the last match with a 3-4-1-2 formation.
Before the kick-off, the home win had odds of 2.55, which explains why it was considered to be a fairly close match.
Even amid a lackluster performance by the entire team, Emil Riis Jacobsen managed to stand out individually. Present in crucial moments of the contest, he was the main driver of Preston North End for the victory.
Norwich City last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Norwich City, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Sheffield Wednesday team with a final score of 2-2.
Prior to the match, there were signs indicating that the game would be evenly matched between the two teams. As a result, a draw with odds around 3.30 seemed like a plausible and expected outcome.
Preston North End vs Norwich City h2h
The last time Preston North End went up against Norwich City, it was in Championship. Preston North End, ranked 9th place, started with a 5-3-2 tactic, while Norwich City, then in 13th place, was charged with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The last time these teams played against each other during the 2023/2024 season in a Championship themed match was a hard-fought battle as it ended in a 0-0 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
Curiosity about previous games
The two teams had very different results in their previous games. While Preston North End thrashed in a game that was not expected to be so easy, against Huddersfield Town, Norwich City drew in a match against Sheffield Wednesday. Let’s see how this previous result can interfere with the morale of the teams for this game.
It is important to note that much of this opposing scenario is due to the performance of Emil Riis Jacobsen, who had a brilliant performance and was key in the impressive team victory.
J. Wilson and C. Taylor will be assisting the referee A. Kitchen in this football match.
Preston North End
Championship leaderboard now
Considering the home team Preston North End, standing in 8th place with 63 points in the Championship competition in England. Their performance statistics have been such as 18 wins, 14 losses and, 9 draws.
The team, has the same score that the Coventry City team who occupies position 7 in the 43rd round.
Positioned in the middle of the league table in the England Championship without high aspirations or fears of ending up in the relegation zone, the Preston North End will try to take full advantage of the home factor to get a win.
Preston North End analysis
After round number 42 in Championship, Preston North End has 56 goals scored and 56 conceded.
With an average ball possession of 45.12% per game in the current league, Preston North End cannot call itself a team that holds the game in its hands, rather it prefers the counterattacking strategy. But if they want to try to win the game against Norwich City they must try to impose their game to create difficulties for their opponents.
The team proves to be better playing in their own base, having 11 wins versus 6 losses, and 4 draws. They won 7 games playing as the visiting team.
Juggling a packed schedule, Preston North End could face challenges in keeping up their performance when playing several games in a short span of time. Despite the odds pointing towards a closely contested game, Preston North End busy schedule could ultimately impact the outcome against Norwich City.
Best goalscorer from Preston North End
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack, Will Keane has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Preston North End with 13 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Norwich City
Championship leaderboard now
The Norwich City team with 68 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 20 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.
In the 43rd round, the team has a small disadvantage of 1 point against West Bromwich Albion who occupies position 5.
Norwich City analysis
After 42 rounds, Norwich City has a positive goal difference, with 75 goals scored and only 60 goals taken by their goalkeeper.
The Norwich City shooting average is not high, yet the accuracy of the strikers is extraordinary. If shots on target averaged only 4.43 per game, the team instead scored 1.79 goals per match. Basically, it scored a goal in 40% of attempts.
Norwich City could face difficulties in maintaining their top form when confronted with a packed schedule featuring several games in a short span. Despite the odds pointing towards a close contest, the team’s busy schedule could impact their performance against Preston North End.
Best goalscorer from Norwich City
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Josh Sargent. The Attacker has scored 15 times in the current season and has helped Norwich City come out with a positive result on several occasions.
Historical data: Norwich City
With 5 titles won in the history of the tournament, the Norwich City team is one of the competition’s top names. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match, and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
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Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Preston North End is Will Keane, who has already scored 13 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Norwich City is Josh Sargent, he has scored in 15 opportunities.
Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.
The option of betting under 2.5 goals is also compelling since Norwich City has an average of 1.67 goals per game as a visitor and often not suffers goals playing away from home, making this a market to explore.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.91.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.79 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.1 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Preston North End vs Norwich City betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 13th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Deepdale stadium in Preston.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Championship match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 0-0 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
