Norwich City play host to Sheffield United on Saturday for what should be an action-packed 90 minutes at Carrow Road.
The Canaries picked up their first point of the campaign last weekend at home to Blackburn while the Blades remain unbeaten after they followed up a win against Preston with a draw at home to QPR.
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Norwich vs Sheffield Utd prediction: Goals expected at Carrow Road
Key Stats
- At least three goals have been scored in four of Norwich's last five outings.
- Four of Sheff Utd's last six matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in four of the hosts' last five fixtures.
- Five of the Blades' last six outings have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Norwich 2-2 Sheff Utd
Two of the last five league meetings between Norwich and Sheff Utd have ended in 2-2 draws and both teams have drawn two of their last five matches with each side playing out a 2-2 draw last weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Blades are the slight favourite
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) –35.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sheffield United are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 39.2%, but we are predicting a very close and competitive 90 minutes at Carrow Road.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Sheff Utd in front
Saturday's gusts have won three and drawn two of their last five games against Norwich, claiming a 1-0 win when the pair last locked horns back in April 2023.
England Championship 01/04/23
Norwich
Sheff Utd
England Championship 22/10/22
Sheff Utd
Norwich
England Premier League 07/03/20
Sheff Utd
Norwich
England Premier League 08/12/19
Norwich
Sheff Utd
England Championship 26/01/19
Norwich
Sheff Utd
Norwich preview: Scoring and conceding plenty of goals
The Canaries slipped behind at home to Blackburn last weekend and trailed 1-0 at the interval.
However, two second-half goals from Josh Sargent and Borja Sainz looked to have handed Norwich victory until Rovers equalised with three minutes left on the clock.
Saturday's hosts have now scored six goals and conceded seven in league and cup this season.
Norwich look set to be without the services of Ashley Barnes and Jose Córdoba this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Gunn (GK), Duffy, Stacey, Chrisene, Doyle, McLean, Nunez, Forson, Forsyth, 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
Sheff Utd preview: Unbeaten in league and cup
The Blades had been hoping to make it two wins from two in the Championship when they played host to QPR.
However, despite taking a two-goal lead through Gustavo Harmer and Kieffer Moore inside the opening 13 minutes, Sheff Utd ended up drawing this game 2-2 after QPR scored twice in the second 45.
Sheffield Utd were deducted two points at the start of the season so currently sit 14th in the table with two points to their name.
Femi Seriki and Jamie Shackleton are the two main injury concerns for the visitors this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Davies (GK), Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Gilchrist, O'Hare, Hamer, Souza, Burrows, Brooks, Arblaster & Moore
England Championship 01/09/24
W
Watford
0
Sheff Utd
1
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
L
Barnsley
1
Sheff Utd
0
England Championship 24/08/24
D
Norwich
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 17/08/24
D
QPR
2
Sheff Utd
2
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Wrexham
2
Sheff Utd
4
Player to watch – Gustavo Hamer
Gustavo Hamer is enjoying life back in the Championship with Sheffield Utd following the club's relegation from the Premier League.
The Dutch midfielder has scored in both of the Blades' opening two league games and will be hoping to reach double figures this season as he did for Coventry City during the 2022/23 Championship campaign.
The Blades midfielder has made a bright start to the season
We're backing the Sheff Utd midfielder to continue his fine start to the season with another impressive performance against Norwich on Saturday.
