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Norwich vs Derby County

Saturday 8 Feb. 15:00
Championship Matchday 31

Key points

• Norwich have won their last two Championship matches, including a 5-1 victory.
• Derby County are on an eight-game winless streak, having not won in their last eight matches.
• Derby have scored only 0.33 goals per game in their last six outings.
• Both teams have struggled with defensive performance, with Norwich having one clean sheet and Derby none.
• Norwich's home matches have seen high-scoring games, with 83% resulting in over 2.5 goals.
• Derby have failed to find the net in their last four matches, impacting their performance significantly.

Standings

Recent form

Norwich

Last 6: WLLLWW

Norwich City have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable improvement in their last two matches. The Canaries have won their last two Championship games, including an impressive 5-1 victory over Swansea, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. However, prior to this upturn, Norwich endured a difficult spell, suffering three consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a heavy 4-0 loss to Brighton in the FA Cup. Despite their current 8th position in the league, Norwich's goal difference over the last six games is negative, conceding 10 goals whilst scoring 8. Their defensive record has been inconsistent, managing only one clean sheet in this period, but they've shown attacking prowess with an average of 1.33 goals scored per game.

Derby County

Last 6: LDLLLL

Derby County are currently experiencing a concerning run of form, finding themselves in 22nd position in the Championship and in the midst of a five-game losing streak in the league. The Rams have failed to score in their last four matches, with their only goal in the past six games coming in a 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup. Their attacking woes are evident, having scored just 0.33 goals per game in their last six outings, while conceding an average of 1.33. Derby have kept no clean sheets during this period and have gone 10 games without one, highlighting defensive frailties. The team's struggles are further emphasised by their eight-game winless run across all competitions. With 83% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals, Derby's games have been low-scoring affairs, reflecting their difficulties at both ends of the pitch.

Recent home/away form

Norwich

Last 6: LWDWLW

Norwich City have shown mixed form at home recently, with their last six games at Carrow Road yielding three wins, one draw, and two losses. The Canaries have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably their impressive 5-1 thrashing of Swansea in their most recent home fixture. This result stands out as particularly remarkable, especially considering Norwich's average of 1.83 goals scored per game over the six-match period. Despite their inconsistent results, Norwich have been entertaining to watch, with 83% of their recent home games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals. However, their defence has been somewhat porous, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches and conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. The 4-0 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup represents their heaviest home loss in this period, contrasting sharply with their dominant performance against Swansea.

Derby County

Last 6: DLLLDL

Derby County's away form has been particularly poor in recent matches, with the Rams failing to secure a victory in their last six outings. The team are currently on a concerning run of three consecutive away defeats in the Championship, which has contributed to their precarious 22nd position in the league table. Derby have struggled to find the back of the net on their travels, averaging less than a goal per game, whilst their defence has been equally suspect, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. The 4-2 loss to Sheffield Wednesday stands out as a high-scoring affair, highlighting Derby's defensive frailties. Despite their struggles, the Rams have managed to keep things tight in half of their recent away fixtures, with 50% of games featuring under 2.5 goals. However, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of these matches, Derby County have rarely been able to keep a clean sheet, managing just one in their last six away games.

🔮 AI Prediction

Norwich win

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