Can Norwich record a second consecutive home win?

After the narrow defeat and the Ronaldo gala, Norwich once again had to settle for zero points despite a committed performance. With a seven-point gap between them and the safety net and two games to go, the next relegation is hardly avoidable. Nevertheless, the Canaries will try everything until the last matchday to perhaps still achieve the miracle.

After the first half of the season, Newcastle found themselves in a similar situation to Norwich. Since the beginning of the second half of the season, however, the Magpies have been able to start an impressive series and thus free themselves from the relegation zone. Now, Newcastle’s main goal is to climb as far up the table as possible. Ninth place is just one point away.

Even though Norwich already have their backs to the wall, they have more at stake than the visitors from Newcastle, who are already secured. Nevertheless, the bookmakers see the Black and Whites as favourites. In the clash between Newcastle and Norwich, the betting odds suggest that this will be a risky game in the three-way market. Both teams are fancied to win the match.

Norwich – Statistics & current form

The last time Newcastle won away at Carrow Road at Norwich was in 1994, followed by five wins and two draws for the Canaries against the Magpies in home Premier League matches. The Yellow and Greens will be looking to extend that run. In addition, all of Norwich’s wins against Newcastle have come in front of a home crowd.

Now Dean Smith’s side will be looking to win two consecutive Premier League home games for the first time since January 2016. Back then, they first beat Aston Villa and then Southampton. Now, after beating Burnley 2-0, Newcastle await.

Furthermore, the Canaries can break another negative streak. Norwich have not scored two goals in three consecutive games since August 2013. However, last weekend’s cheeky performance at Manchester United is encouraging. We put our prediction on a high-scoring game at Norwich vs. Newcastle.

On the one hand, Norwich only need three points and on the other hand, Newcastle can play freely. The bookmakers’ betting odds on Norwich vs. Newcastle suggest that they still see Newcastle as slight favourites.

In terms of line-ups, the team recently gave coach Smith few reasons to make a major rotation. Accordingly, we expect a similar line-up as against Manchester United and Burnley.

Predicted line-up of Norwich:
Krul – Byram, Hanley, Gibson, Giannoulis – McLean, Normann – Dowell, Lees-Melou, Rashica – Pukki

Last matches played by Norwich:

Premier League
23/04/2022 – Norwich 0 – 3 Newcastle United

16/04/2022 – Manchester United 3 – 2 Norwich

10/04/2022 – Norwich 2 – 0 Burnley

02/04/2022 – Brighton 0 – 0 Norwich

13/03/2022 – Leeds 2 – 1 Norwich

Newcastle – Statistics & current form

Before the turn of the year, Newcastle played a disastrous season. Especially in foreign stadiums almost nothing went together. After nine home games, the Magpies had only three points on their own account and were the worst away team in the league.

Back to old away woes

The current team, however, doesn’t have too much in common with the one from the first half of the season. Not only new games, but also a lot of points were added. Between January and March 2022, Newcastle picked up ten points from four games and climbed up to the midfield of the table. Recently, however, the Magpies have been showing their old away face again. The last three games away from home have all been lost.

All eyes on the defence  Teemu Pukki

In the upcoming clash, Newcastle will have to pay particular attention to Finnish striker Teemu Pukki, who has scored Norwich’s last four goals against Newcastle – including a hat-trick in the 19/20 season.

Despite everything, the Magpies travel with great confidence. Even though their last away match was a disaster (5:1 defeat at Tottenham), they have won three home matches in a row. Currently, a place in the first half of the table is within reach with only one point behind ninth place.

In terms of personnel, no major changes should be made in view of the recent good results. Even though the bookmakers see Newcastle as having a slight advantage on Norwich vs. Newcastle according to the odds for a bet on the winner, we tend to go with the hosts given the importance of this game.

Predicted Newcastle line-up:
Dubravka – Krafth, Schär, Burn, Targett – Guimares, Shelvey, Joelinton – Saint-Maximin, Almiron – Wood

Last matches played by Newcastle :

Premier League
23/04/2022 – Norwich 0 – 3 Newcastle United

21/04/2022 – Newcastle United 1 – 0 Crystal Palace

17/04/2022 – Newcastle United 2 – 1 Leicester

09/04/2022 – Newcastle United 1 – 0 Wolverhampton

03/04/2022 – Tottenham 5 – 1 Newcastle United

Norwich – Newcastle Direct comparison / H2H record

This clash has taken place a total of 38 times within the Premier League. On balance, Newcastle have a slightly better record with a total of 16 wins. Norwich won ten games and twelve times the teams parted with a draw. However, it is worth noting that Newcastle are without a win in four games against Norwich. The Magpies lost their last two away games at Carrow Road.

Norwich – Newcastle Tip

Norwich face one of their current favourite opponents in Newcastle. In the last four direct duels, the Canaries remained without defeat against the Magpies. Given their own current performance curve, however, this record cannot really be taken as a yardstick. For Norwich, it is a matter of every single point and survival.

Since the takeover of the investor group in the winter, the Magpies have turned into an extremely strong Premier League team. However, it is worth noting that Newcastle have gone winless in their last seven away games at Carrow Road. Fittingly, their current form in foreign stadiums is equally weak with three defeats in a row.

Despite these extraordinary statistics, the Magpies remain favourites for the upcoming fixture. The bookies are also going with the current trend of both teams and are giving Norwich the far higher odds to win. However, we recommend betting on a game in which both teams meet in Norwich vs. Newcastle and wager 6 units on that. We do not recommend betting on the three-way market in the first place. However, if you still want to bet on a winner, we think you should have Norwich on your list.