Ace Football previews the Championship round 6 match between Norwich and Birmingham and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Birmingham come to Carrow Road for the Championship match on Wednesday, Norwich will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
A glance at the Championship table reveals that the current difference between the teams is one points and two places.
Team form: Norwich vs Birmingham
Norwich Form
Norwich have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Burnley by 4-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against Stoke, before achieving a 1-3 win against Sheffield United. Norwich claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Championship. They also drew two and lost two, scored nine goals and conceded eight.
Birmingham Form
Birmingham are unbeaten in their previous three matches, winning 1-2 against Wrexham, before recording a 1-1 draw with Southampton. Another draw followed then, this time 2-2 against Wolverhampton. Birmingham claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Championship. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by six goals to five.
Betting stats and facts for Norwich and Birmingham
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Norwich and Birmingham. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 20 of the last 22 Norwich home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Norwich home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Norwich matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Norwich matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Norwich home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 34 of the last 36 Birmingham away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 32 of the last 34 Birmingham away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 22 of the last 24 Birmingham matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Birmingham have won 5 of the last 6 away matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Birmingham have won 6 of the last 7 away matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Norwich vs Birmingham
Phil Neumann shows decent form right now for Birmingham, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Championship. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Norwich, who are strong favourites on Wednesday. Siding with Mohamed Toure also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Championship matches.
Betting markets: Norwich vs Birmingham
Full-time result
Norwich claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing three. Birmingham won six of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost one of the games in this run. Birmingham have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 10 games.
Both teams to score
Norwich scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Birmingham scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Norwich played. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Birmingham games. Birmingham managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Norwich were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Norwich have scored in 12 consecutive home meetings with Birmingham.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Norwich’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Birmingham, who scored 1.5 times on average in these matches. Somehow Norwich failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 matches.
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