Norwich vs Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Norwich

Norwich City's recent form has been concerning, with the Canaries struggling to find consistency in the Championship. The team have managed just one win in their last six matches, suffering four defeats and securing a single draw. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, netting only six times in these fixtures, while their defence has been leaky, conceding nine goals. Notably, Norwich have lost their last two away games, both by a 2-1 scoreline, against Burnley and Plymouth Argyle. The highest-scoring match in this run was their 3-2 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, which saw five goals in total. Despite keeping two clean sheets in their last six games, Norwich's defensive frailties are evident, with 67% of their matches seeing both teams score. Their current 13th position in the league table reflects their inconsistent performances, and they'll need to improve quickly to climb up the standings.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been concerning, with the club currently sitting in 19th position in the Championship. The Pompey have managed only one win in their last six matches, suffering four defeats and securing a solitary draw. Their most recent outing, a 2-2 draw against Derby County, halted a three-match losing streak. Defensively, Portsmouth have struggled, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game over this period, whilst only keeping one clean sheet. Their attacking output has also been limited, scoring just one goal per game on average. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen both teams score, and the same percentage have featured over 2.5 goals, suggesting entertaining encounters despite Portsmouth's poor results.

Recent home/away form

Norwich

Norwich City's recent home form has been inconsistent, with the Canaries struggling to find consistent winning form at Carrow Road. In their last six home matches, Norwich have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses, mirroring their overall position of 13th in the Championship. The team have been involved in some tight contests, with four of their last six home games seeing two goals or fewer. However, their 4-2 victory over Stoke City stands out as a high-scoring affair, showcasing their potential to be potent in attack. Defensively, Norwich have shown improvement, keeping two clean sheets in their last six home matches, including their most recent game against Sunderland. Despite this, their goals conceded per game (1.17) suggests there's still room for improvement at the back.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's away form has been alarmingly poor, with the team currently enduring a concerning run of four consecutive defeats on the road. This dismal streak has seen them concede in each match, whilst struggling to find the back of the net themselves. Their sole victory in the last six away fixtures came against Oxford United, where they managed to keep a rare clean sheet in a 2-0 win. However, this positive result appears to be an anomaly in an otherwise disappointing run. Portsmouth have been particularly goal-shy away from home, netting just five times in their last six outings, averaging a meagre 0.83 goals per game. Defensively, they've also been vulnerable, shipping 1.33 goals per match on average. With only one clean sheet in this period and a goal difference of -3, Portsmouth's away performances have undoubtedly contributed to their precarious 19th position in the Championship table.