Mid-table Norwich City take on Barnsley at Carrow Road next weekend, hoping to finally rediscover the form that led them to the Premier League just a few seasons ago. However, with Barnsley travelling south off the back of two successive victories, it could well be too close to call.
English Championship – Carrow Road, Norwich – Saturday 18th November – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 14/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Norwich City
BarnsleyMatch Preview
Despite neither team looking likely to mount a promotion challenge in the Championship this season, with both Norwich and Barnsley currently sitting in the bottom half of the table, their encounter at Carrow Road next week will be a good indication of where they will perhaps end the campaign. With just eleven wins between them all season, many are predicting a cagey affair in Norfolk, with little separating the two teams. The match is still expected to attract major interest from punters however, with our top betting tip well worth checking out for those still unsure of who to back. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Norwich City Team News & Form
Norwich boss Daniel Farke is under increasing pressure to deliver results at Carrow Road, with his side currently on a three match losing streak. A lack of goals is also a real worry for the home side, with the emphasis now on the likes of Nelson Oliveira and Cameron Jerome to start finding the back of the net. With a playing squad that boasts the likes of Steven Naismith, Harrison Reed and Josh Murphy, Norwich are a team who are undoubtedly underachieving at present. They come into their match with Barnsley off the back of a disappointing 2-1 away defeat at Bolton Wanderers.
Barnsley Team News & Form
Wins over Burton Albion and Birmingham City have seen Barnsley rise to 16th in the table over recent weeks, with manager Paul Heckingbottom undoubtedly hoping that his team can keep up their good run of form away from home. The likes of Adam Hammill, Tom Bradshaw and Ike Ugbo are likely to cause the biggest threat to the Norwich defence, despite the trio having all struggled for goals throughout the season. A win for the away side would see them leapfrog Norwich in the Championship standings.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 16 times since 2000, with Norwich City having earned ten wins from such encounters, along with three draws. The last encounter between the duo came back in March of this year, when Norwich ran out 2-0 winners at Carrow Road. However, Barnsley did win the home tie between the two clubs that same season.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their poor run of form, it is Norwich City who are the firm favourites for victory next weekend. Those looking to back a third successive victory for Barnsley can get best odds of 7/2 with PaddyPower, while betting on both teams to score during the 90 minutes is another market well worth considering given the two teams recent results.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to simply bet on Norwich City to claim all three points, which can be backed at best odds of 4/6 with Ladbrokes.