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Ace Football previews the Championship game between Norwich and Bristol City who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Only three rounds remain of Championship season, and both Norwich and Bristol City look to bolster their account at Carrow Road this coming Saturday.

Norwich approach the next Championship round as number 6 in the table, having claimed 71 points this season so far. With 43 games behind them, Bristol City amassed 58 points, placing them as number 12 before their next fixture.

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Form: Norwich vs Bristol City

Norwich Form

In their last three matches, Norwich won 1-0 against Ipswich, before settling for a point in a 2-2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday. They were back on top last time out, defeating Preston 0-1. Norwich have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent Championship matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 17 while conceding four goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the Championship across the last six games.

Bristol City Form

Bristol City are unbeaten in their last three matches, which began with a 0-0 draw against Sunderland. Then, they took out Blackburn 5-0, followed by a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield. Bristol City won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches says eight goals conceded and six scored.

Betting facts for Norwich and Bristol City

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Norwich and Bristol City. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • Norwich have not lost the last 14 home matches in a row
  • Norwich have not lost the last 13 home matches in a row in the Championship
  • Norwich have scored in the last 15 matches in a row
  • Norwich have scored in the last 14 matches in a row in the Championship
  • Norwich have scored in the last 12 home matches in a row
  • In 9 of the last 11 Bristol City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Bristol City matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Bristol City matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Bristol City matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Bristol City have not won 9 of the last 11 away matches

In-form players: Norwich vs Bristol City

Joshua Sargent has three strikes in six Championship matches for Norwich, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Bristol City. The visitors are looking to Nahki Wells, who has provided his team with four Championship goals.

Betting markets: Norwich vs Bristol City

Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Carrow Road, Norwich won eight and drew two. Bristol City won two of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew four and lost four. Norwich are on an amazing streak of now 13 games at home in a row without defeat. Bristol City remained unbeaten in their last 5 games on the bounce. Norwich have beaten Bristol City in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Norwich scored the first goal of the game an impressive nine times out of the last ten games. Bristol City scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Bristol City have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Norwich have been able to keep a clean sheet in five of their last 10 games. Norwich have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Bristol City.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Norwich, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Bristol City’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Norwich are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 14 matches.

Betting prediction: Norwich vs Bristol City

To sum up, the upcoming match between Norwich and Bristol City seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Championship game.

Norwich vs Bristol City: Who wins the game?

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