Championship: Norwich vs Portsmouth – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship game between Norwich and Portsmouth who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Norwich are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 40 of the Championship on Friday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Portsmouth, whom they welcome on home soil at Carrow Road.

Norwich approach round 40 as number 10 in the Championship table with 54 points on their account so far. With 39 rounds behind them, Portsmouth have amassed 40 points, placing them as number 21 in the standings.

Team form: Norwich vs Portsmouth

Norwich Form

Norwich beat Preston by 2-0, lost 1-0 against Southampton, before defeating Charlton 0-1. Norwich have been in potent form at Carrow Road, winning no less than five of the past six Championship matches here. They also hammered in 11 goals, while letting in four as they also lost once.

Portsmouth Form

Portsmouth endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-2 by Swansea, before Derby ran out 0-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Queens Park Rangers, who came out 6-1 winners. In their last six away matches in the Championship, Portsmouth won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 12 goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats for Norwich and Portsmouth

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Norwich and Portsmouth. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Norwich vs Portsmouth

Ali Ahmed has been great for Norwich lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Portsmouth are optimistic that Connor Ogilvie doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Popular markets: Norwich vs Portsmouth

Full-time result

Norwich won seven of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing three times. Portsmouth won three of their last 10 games away from home, with three draws and four defeats as well. Portsmouth conceded a goal in their last 10 matches. Portsmouth have beaten Norwich in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Norwich scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Portsmouth scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive away games Portsmouth played. Portsmouth managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Norwich were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Portsmouth have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Norwich when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Norwich saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Portsmouth played across all tournaments. They scored one time on average in the process. Portsmouth conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.