Sunderland 2-1 Norwich

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown resilient form in recent matches, currently sitting in a strong 4th position in the Championship with 40 points from 21 games. Their last six games have yielded two wins, three draws, and only one loss, demonstrating their consistency. The Black Cats have been relatively solid defensively, conceding just six goals in these six matches, with one clean sheet. However, their attack has been somewhat muted, scoring 1.17 goals per game on average. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen both teams score, suggesting exciting encounters for fans. The latest match against Swansea was particularly high-scoring, with Sunderland emerging victorious in a five-goal thriller. While there are no notable winning or losing streaks, Sunderland's ability to avoid defeat in five out of their last six matches indicates a team in good form as they push for promotion.

Norwich

Norwich City have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Canaries have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their emphatic 6-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle and a 4-2 win against Luton Town, contributing to an impressive average of 2.17 goals scored per game. However, their defensive record has been less stellar, conceding 1.67 goals per match and keeping only one clean sheet in this period. Norwich's games have been entertaining for neutrals, with 83% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of these fixtures. Despite their mid-table position of 12th, Norwich's goal difference remains positive, suggesting potential for improvement if they can tighten up their defence whilst maintaining their attacking prowess.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown impressive resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have drawn four and won two of these encounters, demonstrating their ability to avoid defeat on their own turf. Whilst they haven't been prolific in front of goal, averaging 1.5 goals per game, their defensive solidity is evident with only one goal conceded per match on average. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of these fixtures, suggesting entertaining contests for the home fans. The team's ability to keep clean sheets in two of the six games, including a 2-0 victory over Oxford United, highlights their defensive capabilities. Although there are no particularly high-scoring games in this run, the 2-2 draws against Leeds United and Coventry City showcase Sunderland's competitiveness against strong opposition.

Norwich

Norwich City's away form has been particularly challenging in recent matches, with the Canaries failing to secure a victory in their last six away fixtures. They have managed to earn three draws, including a goalless encounter against Portsmouth in their most recent away outing. However, Norwich have suffered three defeats on the road, conceding three or more goals in two of those losses. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded an average of 1.83 goals per game away from home, while their attacking prowess has been limited to just 0.83 goals scored per match. Despite the lack of wins, Norwich have shown resilience in some high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. The Canaries have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six away matches, which came in their latest fixture against Portsmouth.