Norwich will host Blackburn in the second round of the Championship on Saturday, 17 August.
Can Norwich do well in their first league match at home this season or will Blackburn get their second win in two games? Find out by reading our Norwich vs Blackburn prediction, but remember to check out some of our other Championship predictions too.
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Norwich vs Blackburn prediction: Another good game for Blackburn to follow
Key Stats
- Blackburn have lost to Norwich just once in their last six H2H meetings.
- We saw both teams score in three of the previous four Norwich games.
- Both teams have scored in eight of Blackburn's 10 matches since the start of pre-season.
Correct score: Norwich 1-2 Blackburn
With Blackburn in good form and their positive record against Norwich in recent years, we expect them to do well in this match despite being the outsiders and we wouldn't be surprised to see them win this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing up Norwich
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.00%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Norwich vs Blackburn odds that the hosts are the expected winners here, although not by a huge margin, which is understandable given their recent form.
After all, Norwich have started the new season with a loss and they haven't been good in pre-season either. On the other hand, Blackburn are on a three-game winning streak.
Anyhow, if you liked our Norwich vs Blackburn prediction, remember to check out our top betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: Blackburn doing better lately
With three wins for Blackburn and one for Norwich in the last five meetings between these two teams, the Rovers have clearly been the better team as of late. Things aren't much different when it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams: 22-14-16 in favour of Blackburn.
England Championship 24/02/24
Blackburn
Norwich
England Championship 05/11/23
Norwich
Blackburn
England Championship 07/04/23
Blackburn
Norwich
England FA Cup 08/01/23
Norwich
Blackburn
England Championship 17/12/22
Norwich
Blackburn
Norwich preview: Looking for redemption for the first-round performance
After Norwich City's loss to Oxford United in the opening game of the new Championship season, the Canaries will be hoping to do better in their first home game in the league. To their credit, Norwich have followed that poor result with a home win over Stevenage in the EFL Cup and have scored four goals in that win, but they've also conceded three.
When it comes to team news, Ashley Barnes is still out with a leg injury, while Jose Cordoba is doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Gunn (GK), Stacey, Hanley, Duffy, Doyle, Nunez, McLean, Gibbs, Kamara, Sargent & Sainz
England Championship 31/08/24
W
Coventry
0
Norwich
1
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
L
Crystal Palace
4
Norwich
0
England Championship 24/08/24
D
Sheff Utd
1
Norwich
1
England Championship 17/08/24
D
Blackburn
2
Norwich
2
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Stevenage
3
Norwich
4
Blackburn preview: Hoping to keep the good run alive
With three wins in a row, including one in their final pre-season game, one in the Championship, and one in the EFL Cup, Blackburn are flying high at the moment and that confidence could prove to be crucial in their upcoming duel with Norwich as they look to start the new season in the league with a couple of wins.
Meanwhile, Scott Wharton is out until January at least as he deals with an ACL injury.
Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Pickering, Travis, Tronstad, Rankin-Costello, Dolan, Hedges & Szmodics
England Championship 31/08/24
D
Burnley
1
Blackburn
1
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
L
Blackpool
2
Blackburn
1
England Championship 24/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
1
Blackburn
2
England Championship 17/08/24
D
Norwich
2
Blackburn
2
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Stockport
1
Blackburn
6
Player to watch – Sammie Szmodics
Despite persistent rumours of his departure, Szmodics remains with Blackburn for now and he started the new season in full force, with three goals in two games.
Szmodics to put another one past the Canaries?
In four matches against Norwich City, Szmodics was able to score twice and he helped Blackburn notch a couple of wins in those four matches. Can he do the same this Saturday?
