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Bristol City vs Norwich Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the best prediction for Bristol City vs Norwich in the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our in-depth analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from the last few matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Bristol City vs Norwich.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Bristol City vs Norwich
The best prediction for this encounter in the Championship is that both teams will score. While it is anticipated that Bristol City will control parts of the match, Norwich City has consistently demonstrated a potent attacking threat. Moreover, the market for “Both teams to score – Yes” has proven successful in Norwich’s last five fixtures in this competition. Hence, a thrilling contest is on the cards, with chances likely to arise at both ends of the pitch.
Match preview: Bristol City vs Norwich
Bristol City and Norwich will face off at Ashton Gate Stadium, in a match of the 38th round of the Championship. The last encounter between these teams in this competition, on 09‑11‑2024, saw Bristol City secure a victory (0‑2) away from home. Historically, Bristol City have struggled against Norwich at this venue, winning just once in their last four meetings here. Their previous match at Ashton Gate occurred on 03‑12‑2023, which resulted in a 1‑2 win for Norwich City. The goals for that match came from Jason Knight (34′) for Bristol City, while George Tanner (59′, OG) and Adam Idah (90′) netted for Norwich. The home advantage may prove significant, as Norwich have displayed marked differences in their home and away performances.
Team analysis: Bristol City
The home side currently sits in 7th place, with a total of 54 points from 13 wins, 15 draws, and 9 losses. In their penultimate match, they recorded a draw at home against Hull City (1‑1) and followed that with another draw away at Sheffield United (1‑1). Bristol City has maintained a consistent performance even when playing away, with their last 30 matches seeing them achieve 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses; compared to 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses at home. Over the course of the season, they have amassed 23 points from a possible 30 in their last ten home games. Frequently, the first half results in a 0‑0 scoreline, which has occurred in 8 out of their 18 home games in this competition. They have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, suggesting a lack of defensive solidity, while their attack has been consistently scoring, netting in 9 of their last 10 fixtures. Across 37 games in this league, they conceded the first goal 17 times and managed to come back and win on only 2 occasions.
Bristol City will take to the pitch following their 1-1 draw. Their recent trip to Sheffield United marked the sixth successive match in which they have not been defeated in this competition, with their sole goal in that match being scored by Mark Sykes. The home team typically employs a tactical formation of 3-4-3, favouring a quick and continuous transition style. In this setup, the trio charged with troubling the opposite defence consists of Anis Mehmeti, Scott Twine, and Sinclair Armstrong. All regular players are available for this upcoming match.
Team analysis: Norwich
Currently, the visiting team holds the 11th position, having secured 49 points from 12 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses. In their latest match, they suffered a defeat at home against Sheffield Wednesday (2‑3), following a draw at home against Oxford United (1‑1) in their previous match. They have performed better at home, with their last 30 matches yielding just 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses as visitors; compared to 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses at home. In the Championship, Norwich has garnered just 10 points from their last 30 available, managing only 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 away outings. Defensively, they have struggled as they have conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches, but they have been consistent at the other end, scoring in 8 of their last 10 fixtures in the league. Notably, their away matches tend to produce fewer goals, with 12 out of their last 18 games concluding with less than 2.5 goals. In 37 matches in this competition, they have managed to turn around the scoreline in only 2 of the 15 games in which they conceded first.
Norwich City heads into this match after a 2-3 loss at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday, ending their four-match unbeaten streak in the league: the team’s goals were scored by Borja Sainz and Ante Crnac. Typically, the visiting side sets up in a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on quick transitions down the flanks. In the attacking line, Josh Sargent, Borja Sainz, and Ante Crnac represent the primary threats, aiming to exploit spaces and catch the opposing defence off guard with their pace and finishing prowess. Missing for this fixture are Angus Gunn, Ben Chrisene, Marcelino Núñez, Lewis Dobbin, Gabriel Forsyth, Liam Gibbs, Lucien Mahovo, and Matej Jurasek due to injuries.
The best prediction for Bristol City vs Norwich
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double, or triple betting suggestion)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
