Norwich 1-0 Sunderland

Recent form

Norwich

Norwich City has been showing strong form in the Championship recently, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 games. They have been scoring consistently, with big wins against Cardiff, Watford, and West Brom. However, they have struggled defensively, conceding multiple goals in a couple of matches. Their upcoming games will be crucial in maintaining their momentum and solidifying their position in the league standings.

Sunderland

Sunderland has had a mixed run of form recently in the Championship, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses in the last 10 games. They've shown inconsistency with big wins like the 3-1 victory over Plymouth and scoring streaks in some matches, but have also suffered from defeats, including a heavy loss to Newcastle. The team will need to focus on improving their defensive stability to avoid conceding goals in consecutive games and work on converting their chances to secure more positive results in the upcoming fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Norwich have been on a solid run at home in the Championship, with 4 wins and 2 draws in their recent fixtures. The Canaries have been finding the back of the net consistently, scoring a total of 14 goals while only conceding 6, resulting in a positive goal difference. With an average of 2.33 goals per game and a strong defensive record, Norwich have been picking up valuable points with a points per game ratio of 2, positioning them well in the league standings.

W4 D2 L0
Goals scored: 14 (2.33 per game)
Goals conceded: 6 (1 per game)
Goal difference: 8
Points won: 14/18 (2.33 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)

In their recent away games, Sunderland have encountered mixed fortunes, securing one win, drawing twice, and suffering three losses in the Championship. The team managed to score 5 goals but conceded 7, resulting in a goal difference of -2. With an average of just over a goal per game (0.83 goals per game), Sunderland have been struggling defensively, leading to dropping points on the road, earning 5 out of a possible 18 points. The team will need to tighten up at the back to improve their performance in upcoming matches.

W1 D2 L3
Goals scored: 5 (0.83 per game)
Goals conceded: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goal difference: -2
Points won: 5/18 (0.83 per game)
Both teams scored: 4 (67%)

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Norwich City and Sunderland include the following key details based on the provided search results:

### Summary of Records

* **Number of Matches Played**: At least 24 matches have been contested between these clubs across various leagues and competitions.
* **Sunderland's Wins**: 20 wins
* **Norwich City's Wins**: 11 wins
* **Draws**: 16 draws
* **Scoring Statistics**:
* **Sunderland's Goals For**: Approximately 32 goals (average of 1.33 goals per game).
* **Norwich City's Goals For**: Around 21 goals (average of 0.88 goals per game).

### Recent Performance & Notable Facts

* As of October 28, 2023, there were no specific recent three-game win streak mentioned; however, it is noted that Sunderland had recently lost all recent three games in a row.
* Both teams have an equal number of five wins each over the years leading up to 2024.
* An average of 2.5 goals per match has occurred when considering the combined history of Norwich City versus Sunderland.
* In the most recent six matches involving Norwich City, they achieved 2 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, scoring approximately 1 goal per game.
* During the same period, Sunderland recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, averaging about 1 goal per game.

These figures provide insights into the historical performance of Norwich City and Sunderland during their encounters, but please note that the latest information may change due to subsequent fixtures after the dates cited in the sources.