BRISTOL CITY – NORWICH PREDICTION (07.03.2017)

Bristol City vs Norwich: Preview & Prediction

Norwich makes generally many mistakes in the defense, which could open this struggle. Bristol will probably try to defend himself to draw, but Norwich should be able to use their physical strength to create chances in the field.

It speaks for over 2.5 goals:

Norwich doing incredibly many personal errors in defense, later symbolized the defeat of 5-1 to Sheffield Wednesday. (* 1)
Both teams are good at creating chances but find it difficult to keep opponents from the dish.
Bristol is expected to defend deeply and focus on changeovers, which Norwich should be able to use their physical strength in the field.
Norwich has played all 14 of 18 away games over the line this season.
Norwich manager Neil gave hints after the last game that he can find to try some hungry, energetic younger players on the team.
Norwich striker Jerome is in good form at the moment, with six goals in the last 10 matches.
No matter which team gets ahead, it is expected to open the game for both teams, as both need victory.

What to watch for:

Bristol would be expected to try to protect the game home, and it was found in the last hand that they are capable of. (0-0 v Burton).
Bristol will be well satisfied with a målfattig draw, and thus a point to bottom against a difficult opponent.
Norwich is good at creating chances, but many of them are created outside the area.
Norwich manager Neil will probably focus on the defense and it might mean a more concentrated defensive effort forward.
Bristol has just played across the line in 7 of 17 home games.
The reverse showdown ended up just 1-0, and although there were many chances, most outside the box and relatively harmless.

Bristol City vs Norwich: Direct Matches

16.08.16 CHA Norwich Bristol City 1 : 0
14.03.11 CHA Norwich Bristol City 3 : 1
02.10.10 CHA Bristol City Norwich 0 : 3
07.02.09 CHA Norwich Bristol City 1 : 2
18.10.08 CHA Bristol City Norwich 1 : 0

Bristol City vs Norwich: Betting Tips

X2 – Odds: 3/7 – UK / (1.45) – European
Over 2,5 goals – Odds 4/5 – UK / (1.80) – European