Norwich City lock horns with Portsmouth in the 40th round of games in the Championship on Firday. The two sides are in opposite halves of the points table.
Philippe Clement’s Norwich are fresh off a 1-0 win at Charlton Athletic a fortnight ago. Dominating possession (61%), the visitors made the decisive breakthrough in the fifth minute through Pelle Mattsson.
Thanks for the submission!
Following a 1-0 loss at Southampton, it was a swift return to winning ways for the Canaries, who registered their fourth win in five games. With 54 points from 39 outings, winning 16, Clement’s side are 10th in the standings as they launch a late bid for an unlikely play-off spot.
Meanwhile, John Mousinho’s Portsmouth are coming off a 6-1 hiding at Queens Park Rangers two weeks ago. Pompey found themselves three goals down inside 29 minutes before John Swift reduced arrears.
However, the Hoops scored thrice without reply after the break to register a comprehensive win despite Pompey dominating possession (59%). Following a third straight defeat, Mousinho’s side remain 21st in the points table, with 40 points from 38 outings, winning 10.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Norwich-Portsmouth Championship showdown at Carrow Road:
Norwich City vs Portsmouth head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 63 meetings across competitions, Norwich lead Portsmouth 25-22, winning the reverse fixture 2-1 away in August.
- Both sides have won twice apiece in their last five clashes across competitions.
- The Canaries have won seven of their last eight home games across competitions, losing once.
- Pompey have two wins and as many losses in their last five road outings – all in the Championship.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Norwich: W-L-W-W-W; Portsmouth: L-L-L-D-L
Norwich City vs Portsmouth prediction
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns. While Norwich have recovered impressively after a slow start to the season, Portsmouth are hovering perilously close to the relegation zone.
The Canaries have a narrow head-to-head advantage, but neither side have dominated recent meetings. Pompey have won their last two league trips to Carrow Road but are riding a six-game winless league run.
Meanwhile, Norwich have been in sparkling recent form, winning a joint league-best 14 games (also leaders Coventry City) since the arrival of boss Philippe Clement in November, so the hosts should take the three points.
Prediction: Norwich City 3-1 Portsmouth
Norwich City vs Portsmouth betting tips
Tip-1: Norwich to win
Tip-2: Portsmouth to score (They have done so in their last four games.)
Tip-3: Over 2.5 goals (Their last two games have had at least three goals.)
Edited by Bhargav
