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Norwich vs Blackburn: Can the Canaries turn home form around against struggling Blackburn?
Norwich City host Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with the home side looking to improve a dismal home record against a Blackburn team that has struggled on the road. Recent form suggests a shift in momentum for Norwich, but Blackburn's away record offers a glimmer of hope.
This match pits Norwich's desire to build on recent attacking momentum against Blackburn's tendency to concede heavily on the road, despite a more solid defensive record in recent away fixtures. Norwich's higher average shots on goal and improved recent scoring suggest they'll aim to dominate possession and create chances, potentially exploiting Blackburn's struggles to hold firm away from home. Blackburn, conversely, might look to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, though their recent poor away form and last match performance indicate they might find it difficult to impose themselves, particularly with their lower shot volume on the road.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Norwich have won only 28.6% of their home games this season.
- • Blackburn have lost 42.9% of their away matches this season.
- • Norwich's last 3 games have seen an average of 3 goals scored, with a 66.7% win rate.
AI Prediction
Norwich's recent attacking surge, particularly evident in their last home game, contrasts sharply with Blackburn's recent away struggles and last-match capitulation. While Blackburn's overall away defence is statistically tighter than their home one, their recent form and last result suggest vulnerability. The home side's improved scoring and shot volume, coupled with the odds favouring them, point towards a Norwich victory, with both teams likely to find the net.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon75%
HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x257%O/U50%BTTS57%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google68%
HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google68%
HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
H2H
Team recent
Norwich Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Coventry | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | West Brom | 5 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Wrexham | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Stoke City | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | QPR | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Watford | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Charlton | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Preston | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Southampton | 2 - 1 |
Norwich City have endured a tough season, particularly at Carrow Road where they've lost more than they've won. Their overall scoring average is modest, and this is reflected in their home games, where they've struggled to convert chances. However, recent performances show a significant uptick, with a convincing win in their last outing and a much-improved attacking output in their last three games. Despite this recent surge, their defensive record at home remains a concern, conceding more than they score overall at home.
Blackburn Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Hull City | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Watford | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Swansea | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Ipswich | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Charlton | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Wrexham | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Middlesbrough | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Millwall | 2 - 0 |
Blackburn Rovers present a peculiar statistical profile. While their overall season record is poor, especially away from home where they've lost over 40% of their games, their recent form tells a slightly different story. They've managed more wins than losses in their last three, and their away games have seen them concede fewer goals than their home counterparts on average. However, their last outing was a stark reminder of their struggles, with a heavy defeat and a blank scoresheet, suggesting their recent positive run might be fragile.
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