Norwich City vs Derby County Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Norwich City and Derby County at Carrow Road on Saturday is expected to be an exciting encounter, given the significant gap in their league positions and their recent forms. Norwich City, currently 8th in the Championship, has been performing well, especially at home, while Derby County, 22nd in the league, has been struggling to find consistency.
Team Statistics and Recent Form
Norwich City has a slight edge in their head-to-head matches, with 2 wins compared to Derby County's 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 encounters. The most recent match between the two teams ended in a 3-2 win for Norwich City. In terms of goal averages, Norwich City scores an average of 1.3 goals per game and concedes 1.4 goals per game in their last 10 matches. At home, they score an average of 2 goals per game and concede 1.6 goals per game. On the other hand, Derby County scores an average of 0.7 goals per game and concedes 1.6 goals per game in their last 10 matches, with these numbers worsening to 1 goal scored and 2 goals conceded per game when playing away.
Goal Scoring Trends
Both teams have shown a tendency to be involved in matches with multiple goals. 80% of Norwich City's home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, while 60% of Derby County's away matches have also ended with Over 2.5 goals. This trend, combined with their goal averages, suggests that the match could see a significant number of goals.
Odds Analysis
The odds for a home win for Norwich City are 1.75, indicating a strong favorite to win. The odds for an away win for Derby County are 4.5, which could be considered good value for a team that has shown the ability to score against Norwich City in the past. The draw is priced at 3.7. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are 1.97 for Over 2.5 and 1.87 for Under 2.5, suggesting that the bookies lean slightly towards a high-scoring match but are not overwhelmingly confident.
Bet Analysis
Given the statistical trends and the teams' recent forms, the most appealing bet seems to be on the Over 2.5 market. The combination of Norwich City's strong home performances and Derby County's tendency to concede more goals away from home, along with their head-to-head history, supports the likelihood of a match with more than 2.5 goals. While the home win for Norwich City is the most likely outcome based on their league position and form, the value of the Over 2.5 bet is more attractive considering the payout and the risk involved.
Main Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.97 Alternative Bet: Home @ 1.75
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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