Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.62
|
4.33
|
4.75
|
| Prob. |
61.7%
|
23.1%
|
21.1%
|
Key points
• Leicester City is currently in 2nd position in the Championship with 82 points from 37 games.
• Leicester has had a mixed run of form with three defeats in their last four games and struggling to keep clean sheets.
• Norwich City has won four of their last six games, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game and boasting three clean sheets in their last six matches.
• Norwich's recent away form has been mixed, with one win, two draws, and three losses, and they have conceded an average of 2 goals per game.
• Norwich and Leicester have a history of close encounters, with Leicester winning 6 out of their last 10 matches against Norwich.
Recent form
Leicester
Leicester City, currently sitting in 2nd position in the Championship with 82 points from 37 games, have had a mixed run of form in their last six matches. They have suffered three defeats in their last four games, including a high-scoring 4-2 loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup. However, prior to this recent dip in form, Leicester had managed to secure two consecutive wins, including a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in the FA Cup. The Foxes have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only two in their last six games, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Their goalscoring output has also been inconsistent, with an average of 1.17 goals scored per game during this period.
Norwich
Norwich City's recent form has been impressive, with four wins in their last six games, including a current streak of three consecutive victories. During this six-game period, they have scored an impressive 13 goals, averaging 2.17 goals per game, while conceding only five goals, resulting in a strong goal difference of +8. The team's defensive performance has been particularly notable, with three clean sheets in their last six matches. Norwich's attacking prowess was on full display in their 5-0 thrashing of Rotherham, showcasing their ability to score goals in bunches. With a 70% occurrence of games featuring over 2.5 goals, Norwich's matches have been entertaining for fans, although their defensive solidity has also been evident in the 30% of games with under 2.5 goals.
Leicester
WLWDLL
W2 D1 L3
7
1.2
9
1.5
-2
2
2.67
50%
50%
50%
Norwich
DWLWWW
W4 D1 L1
13
2.2
5
0.8
+8
3
3
50%
33%
67%
Recent home/away form
Leicester
Leicester's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with a run of three consecutive wins followed by two straight defeats. They started the year with a draw against Ipswich before embarking on an impressive winning streak, which included a 3-0 victory over Birmingham in the FA Cup and two high-scoring wins against Swansea (3-1) and Sheffield Wednesday (2-0). However, their form has taken a dip in their last two home games, losing 1-2 to both Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers. Despite the recent losses, Leicester remains in a strong position in the Championship, sitting in 2nd place with 82 points from 37 games.
Norwich
Norwich's recent away form has been mixed, with their last six games yielding one win, two draws, and three losses. They are currently sitting in 6th position in the league with 61 points from 38 games. The Canaries have scored 9 goals in their last six away matches, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while conceding 12 goals at an average of 2 per game. It's worth noting that Norwich had a particularly high-scoring game against Liverpool in the FA Cup, where they lost 5-2. Additionally, their away matches have been mostly high-scoring affairs, with 70% of the games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 70% of the matches. Norwich will be looking to improve their away form and solidify their position in the league.
Leicester
DWWWLL
W3 D1 L2
11
1.8
6
1
+5
2
2.83
67%
33%
67%
Norwich
LLDDLW
W1 D2 L3
9
1.5
12
2
-3
1
3.5
67%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Leicester City and Norwich City indicate that in their previous 19 encounters starting from 1995, Leicester City has won 8 times, while Norwich City has won 4 times, and there have been 4 draws. In more recent seasons, Leicester City has won 6 out of 10 matches against Norwich City, while Norwich City has won 3 times, and one match resulted in a draw.