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Norwich vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting tips
Norwich City (bottom of the table, 3, 50 points) set a club record last weekend by earning points in Premier League relegated West Brom. As in February 1986 and August 2015, Norwich remained undefeated for 12 away games in a row (six wins, six draws). On Friday night, at the start of the 28th Championship match day (live on Sky Sports England and Dazn), coach Daniel Farke and his German colony (nine German players in all) expect at home at Carrow Road Birmingham City (8th, 39 points). The Canaries lost last week to direct promotion to Sheffield United through a losing streak of four recent championship games.
Birmingham City is currently the boss in the “Second City” and is in the table just ahead of archrival Aston Villa with currently only four points behind a playoff rank. How tight and thrilling it is in the championship today is shown by the fact that sixth-placed Derby County and Fifteenth Stoke are only eight points apart. Norwich have played just once in their last eight games and Birmingham have scored five in their last six league games. The first leg on matchday one was a 2-2 draw between the two sides. For Norwich against Birmingham, the prognosis is again aimed at the fact that both teams meet – even if Norwich against Birmingham, according to quotas, the bookmaker as a favorite will go into play.
Norwich:
The work of Daniel Farke in his now 20 months in Norfolk can really be proud of. After a midfield finish last season (14th place) Norwich was in the meantime in this season even leaders. In addition, the club has retracted 60 million pounds in transfer surplus since Farkes took office, which is necessary due to the club structure in Norwich. Recently, Norwich is in 3rd place, as they were displaced by Sheffield United despite the good draw last matchday. This is just a snapshot, as the season is still long enough for 19 matchdays. At least with a playoff participation of Canaries can be expected this season. Accordingly, at Norwich against Birmingham a tip on the home win quite promising. Perhaps even the direct ascent, which seemed utopian in the summer due to the departure of the two best scorers James Maddison and Josh Murphy. If the climb works out, it would be the fifth time in the past 23 years that Norwich is going up one floor. Last time played the Canaries 2015/16 Premier League football.
Norwich shows a dominant football with a high percentage of possession, which is also reflected in the fact that the Canaries in the categories possession and passes are leaders. This football became a trademark under the former BVB coach Farke. Another trademark this season has also been spectacular games with many goals in injury time. In addition, many young games get a chance under Farke. Seven alone made the breakthrough to the professional team since the German is at the helm. The offensive, in which top striker Teemu Pukki has already scored six goals in minute 80 or later (top value), is trumps this season. Only West Brom (55 Hits) hit more frequently than the Canaries (49 times). Norwich scored at least three goals in eight games. Therefore, between Norwich and Birmingham a tip on both teams with odds of 1.91 @Bwin is quite interesting. Defensively, none of the top-11 teams conceded more goals (35) than the Canaries. Norwich have lost just two of the past 22 league games (13 wins, seven draws). However, only one win has emerged from the recent six championship games and Norwich has been without a win for five competitive games (three draws, two defeats).
Birmingham:
Middlesbrough’s Britt Assombalonga ended his run of five unbeaten championship blues games in a row last season with two goals, two wins and three draws. In addition, it was only the second defeat for Birmingham City in the home St. Andrews. Ever since Garry Monk joined City as the fifth coach in 15 months last March, things have been getting better in the blue part of Birmingham. The 39-year-old rescued the club from relegation and now loudly knocks on the playoff door. His work is not high enough due to the current transfer ban. The fans love the coach and acknowledge that with a regularly well-filled stadium, which has been a rarity in recent years. The blues have achieved a playoff rank in their seven championship years since the Premier League relegation in 2011 only in 2012. If the blues manage this time, this is in addition to the trainer, especially on the fire-dangerous storm duo Lukas Jutkiewicz and Che Adams.
The experienced Jutkiewicz was directly involved in 19 of the 39 Birmingham matches (ten goals, nine assists). Since the 2011/12 season no player came to more participations than the 29-year-old (then Chris Burke 27 and Marlon King 24). Youngster Adams (22 years old) met 13x so far. Together, both are among the most dangerous attack duos in the league. What would be better than taking advantage of Norwich’s odds against Birmingham with a guess at the odds of “hitting both teams”? Currently the blues have 39 points in their account. Last season lasted until the beginning of April, before Birmingham reached this score. In addition, Birmingham has already met more often (39x) than in the entire past season (38 hits). Away, the blues lost only two of the past eleven championship games (four wins, five draws). Before this series, there were nine defeats in ten away games (one win). For Norwich vs Birmingham, the bookmakers predict a Canaries victory, but Birmingham should never be depreciated this season. David Davis misses injured, but Isaac Vassell celebrated his first outing against Middlesbrough after a 14-month injury break.
Norwich vs Birmingham head to head matches
04.08.18 CHA Birmingham Norwich 2 : 2
26.12.17 CHA Birmingham Norwich 0 : 2
09.09.17 CHA Norwich Birmingham 1 : 0
28.01.17 CHA Norwich Birmingham 2 : 0
27.08.16 CHA Birmingham Norwich 3 : 0