Norwich City vs Leeds United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Peacocks have the second-best defence in the league.

Gameweek 8 of EFL Championship 2024-25 is set to kick off. Daniel Farke coached Leeds United are set to travel to Norwich to face Norwich City FC in what is probably the most highly anticipated fixture of the week.

Norwich City are hosting this fixture after winning a high-scoring thriller against Derby County in the last game. The side had a decent outing so far in the league. They secured three wins while facing two losses and two draws in the process.

Leeds United earned a dominating victory against Coventry in the last game. The club have four wins, two draws, and only a loss in the ongoing competition. They will wish to capitalize on their good form and earn full points here to keep their long-term hope of a Premier League spot alive.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 01 October 07:45 PM UK

Wednesday, 02 October 12:15 AM IST

Location: Carrow Road, Norwich

Form

Norwich City (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-L

Leeds United (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch:

Borja Sainz (Norwich City)

Sainz has been in top form this season. It was his classy hat-trick that helped Norwich City edge past their rivals in the last game. He has a total of six goals in the ongoing EFL Championship 2024-25. His scoring can be the decider of this game.

Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)

The 20-year-old is operating well from the right wing. He has started in all the games of the ongoing Championship. He has two goals and an assist to his name too. His pace has been a big plus for the side.

The Italian is expected to play full minutes in this game too. A goal from him in this game just like the first and the last game will be hoped by all teammates and fans.

Match Facts:

• Norwich City are unbeaten in the last 18 home games in the league.
• Norwich failed to score against Leeds United in the last three meetings.
• Leeds United have won four of the past five games against the Canaries.

Norwich City vs Leeds United: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Leeds United to win this game
• Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals
• Tip 3: Both teams to score

Injury & Team News

Hosts Norwich have a fairly fit squad, except for two injured players- defensive midfielder Jacob Lungi Sorensen & winger Christian Fassnacht are out.

Things are better for Leeds United. The club have no reported injuries or suspensions.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 23

Norwich City wins – 5

Leeds United wins – 11

Draws – 7

Predicted Lineup

Norwich City predicted line-up (4-2-3-1)

Gunn (GK) ; Stacey, Duffy, Doyle, Chrisene; Nunez, McLean; Schwartau, Forson, Sainz; Sargent

Leeds United predicted line-up (4-2-3-1)

Meslier (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Strujik, Firpo; Gruev, Ampadu; Gnonto, Aaronson, Solomon; Joseph

Match Prediction for Norwich City vs Leeds United

A closely fought battle between Norwich and Leeds United is expected in this game. Both sides have good squads and are coming face-to-face after satisfactory wins. But, owing to records and a slightly better team, the visitors Leeds United are expected to edge past the Canaries.

Prediction: Norwich City 1-2 Leeds United

Telecast for Norwich City vs Leeds United

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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