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Norwich - Reading
England Championship - Carrow Road
Prediction 1
Norwich to Win
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Prediction 2
Teemu Pukki to Score Anytime
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Norwich welcome Reading to Carrow Road for a Championship fixture on Friday, December 30th. Can Birmingham get their playoff hunt back on track with a win against Hull? Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Betting Tips for Norwich vs Reading
Poor travellers Reading head to Norfolk to take on playoff rivals Norwich in the Championship on Friday evening. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Norwich to Win
Goal difference separates Norwich (5th) from Reading (8th) in the Championship table ahead of the teams’ clash at Carrow Road on Friday, though we’re tipping the Canaries to get one over their fellow playoff contenders in Norfolk this week. The Royals’ record on the road this term has been frustratingly dismal, indeed only bottom club Huddersfield have fared worse on their travels than Reading. Their haul of eight defeats in 12 away games is difficult to ignore, so side with the hosts in the match result market here. Norwich sacked manager Dean Smith after their loss at Luton, so expect a response from their players in this one.
Teemu Pukki to Score Anytime
Norwich City talisman Teemu Pukki has hit the ground running since the campaign’s restart and his consolation goal at Luton last time out was his second strike inside three games for the Canaries. The 32-year-old has only scored seven times overall in the Championship overall, though his recent flurry suggests he is ready to bolster his tally significantly in the second half of the season. With his sights zeroed, we recommend backing Pukki to bet anytime again on Friday.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Norwich vs Reading
View our list of the best stats for Friday’s fixture below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
04/10/22
England Championship CHA
Reading
Norwich
1
1
01/05/21
England Championship CHA
Norwich
Reading
4
1
16/12/20
England Championship CHA
Reading
Norwich
1
2
10/04/19
England Championship CHA
Norwich
Reading
2
2
19/09/18
England Championship CHA
Reading
Norwich
1
2
Last Five - Norwich
31/08/24
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Norwich
0
1
W
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Crystal Palace
Norwich
4
0
L
24/08/24
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Norwich
1
1
D
17/08/24
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Norwich
2
2
D
13/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Stevenage
Norwich
3
4
W
Last Five - Reading
31/08/24
England League 1 League 1
Charlton
Reading
0
2
W
24/08/24
England League 1 League 1
Wrexham
Reading
3
0
L
20/08/24
England EFL Trophy England
West Ham U21
Reading
1
3
W
17/08/24
England League 1 League 1
Wigan
Reading
0
2
W
13/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Colchester
Reading
2 (4)
2 (3)
L
Norwich vs Reading Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Friday’s Championship bout between Norwich and Reading below.
Norwich
Norwich will be without a quartet of midfielders on Friday and their list of absentees includes Todd Cantwell, Aaron Ramsey, Jon Rowe and Jakob Sorensen. City have lost twice on the bounce in the Championship, though they are still well-placed in fifth spot in the table.
Predicted Lineup for Norwich: Gunn – Omobamidele, Hanley, Gibson – Aarons, Sara, Gibbs, McLean, Giannoulis – Pukki, Sargent
Reading
Defenders Liam Moore and Scott Dann are both out with calf injuries for Reading at present, while midfielder Dejan Tetek is also in the treatment room with a knock. Reading beat Swansea 2-1 on Tuesday despite missing a first-half spot kick. The Royals moved up to 8th position thanks to their victory.
Predicted Lineup for Reading: Lumley – Hoilett, Yiadom, Holmes, Sarr, Mcintyre – Ince, Hendrick, Loum, Meite – Carroll
Player to Watch – Josh Sargent
Like most of his teammates, American attacker Josh Sargent really struggled to make the grade in the Premier League last season, though the 22-year-old has started to rebuild his confidence in the Championship in 2022/23. Sargent is Norwich’s leading marksman in the division and he needs just one more goal to crack double figures for the campaign.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Norwich
Reading
Championship Standings
Norwich vs Reading Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Friday’s game be played?
Norwich will take on Reading at Carrow Road on Friday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 19:45 BST.
Who are the current Championship leaders?
Burnley currently top the pile in the Championship under Vincent Kompany.
