Norwich 6-1 Plymouth Argyle

Current streaks

Recent form

Norwich

Norwich City's recent form has been concerning, with the Canaries failing to secure a victory in their last seven matches. They are currently on a three-game winless streak, having drawn their most recent encounter against West Brom. The team's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six outings and failing to keep a clean sheet during this period. Despite their struggles, Norwich have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with two 3-3 draws against Middlesbrough and Preston North End. The Championship side have also seen a high percentage of their recent matches (67%) featuring over 2.5 goals, suggesting their games are often entertaining for neutral spectators. However, their current 14th position in the league table reflects their inconsistent performances, with Norwich clearly needing to address their defensive issues and rediscover their winning form to climb up the table.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle have shown mixed form in their recent outings, with a single win, three draws, and two losses in their last six matches. The Pilgrims have struggled to find consistency, failing to secure back-to-back victories during this period. Their defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, which has contributed to their current 17th position in the Championship. However, there have been some high-scoring affairs, particularly the 3-3 draw against Preston, which highlights Argyle's ability to find the back of the net. The clean sheet against Portsmouth demonstrates that they are capable of solid defensive performances, but this has been a rarity. With 50% of their matches seeing both teams score and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, Plymouth's fixtures have been relatively unpredictable and entertaining for neutral observers.

Recent home/away form

Norwich

Norwich's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with their last six matches at Carrow Road yielding two wins, three draws, and one loss. The Canaries have been prolific in front of goal, netting 13 times in these fixtures, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 8 goals in the same period. Two particularly high-scoring encounters stand out: a 4-0 thrashing of Hull City and a 4-1 victory over Watford, both showcasing Norwich's attacking prowess. The team have also been involved in some exciting draws, including a six-goal thriller against Middlesbrough. Despite their goal-scoring ability, Norwich have managed only one clean sheet in their last six home games, suggesting room for improvement defensively. The statistics indicate that matches at Carrow Road tend to be entertaining affairs, with an average of 3.5 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 67% of the fixtures.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent away form has been dire, with the Pilgrims enduring a five-match losing streak on the road before finally breaking the cycle with a draw against Derby County. Their goalscoring woes are particularly concerning, having found the net just once in their last six away fixtures, averaging a mere 0.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've been equally troubled, conceding 12 goals during this period, including a heavy 5-0 defeat at Cardiff City. The team have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches, with two-thirds of their away games featuring under 2.5 goals. This poor run of form has contributed significantly to their current 17th position in the Championship, highlighting the urgent need for improvement in their away performances.