Match Overview
On December 26th, West Brom will face off against Norwich at The Hawthorns in a Championship match. The odds for this match are in favor of the local team, with West Brom having a higher chance of winning at 2.00 compared to Norwich’s odds of 3.71. A draw is also possible with odds of 3.58.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have faced each other several times in the past, with some exciting encounters between them. In their most recent clash on April 29th, 2023, West Brom emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. Looking back further, their previous meetings have seen goals aplenty, often surpassing the three-goal mark.
Local Team’s Recent Form
West Brom has had mixed results in their recent matches across various competitions. They have won two out of their last six games and suffered three defeats during this period. Their most recent fixture was against Middlesbrough where they were unable to find the back of the net and ended up losing by a narrow margin of 1-0.
In terms of their performance in the Championship, West Brom currently sits in fifth place with a total of 36 points from 23 matches played so far this season. They have scored an average of one goal per game and conceded an average of one goal as well.
At home, West Brom has been relatively strong with six wins out of eleven matches played at The Hawthorns. They have scored an impressive tally of 18 goals while conceding ten goals on home soil.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Norwich has had a decent run recently, especially when playing away from home. Out of their last six away matches across all competitions, they have won three games and lost just one. Their most recent away fixture against Huddersfield ended in a 2-0 victory.
In the Championship, Norwich currently sits in eighth place with 34 points from 23 matches played. They have scored an average of 1.83 goals per game and conceded an average of 1.7 goals.
Key Players Spotlight
For West Brom, one key player to watch is Grady Diangana. The midfielder has been in good form recently, scoring four goals and providing three assists in his last seventeen appearances.
Norwich’s Jonathan Rowe has been their standout performer this season, with eleven goals to his name so far. His ability to find the back of the net consistently makes him a threat that West Brom’s defense will need to be wary of.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and statistics, both teams have shown an ability to score goals consistently but also have vulnerabilities at the back. West Brom has struggled to find consistency in their results lately, while Norwich has been more solid defensively.
The historical face-off between these two teams suggests that there is often a high-scoring affair when they meet, making it likely that we could see multiple goals in this match as well.
Match Prediction: West Brom 2 – 1 Norwich
Taking into account all the factors discussed above, it is predicted that West Brom will come out on top with a narrow victory over Norwich. Both teams possess attacking threats capable of finding the back of the net, but West Brom’s home advantage and slightly better recent form give them the edge in this encounter.
