Norwich City enters this match aiming to break a run of inconsistent results, having won only one of their last six Championship games. However, their attacking output remains strong, as they have netted 57 goals in 36 matches, making them the second-highest scoring team in the league.
Their ability to find the net has been consistent, with goals in five of their last six matches, including a 4-2 victory over Stoke City and recent 1-1 draws against Oxford United and Blackburn Rovers.
Norwich City vs Sheffield Wednesday in Championship Round 37 Match Preview – Match Analysis and Betting Recommendations
Joshua Sargent has been a key figure in their attack, scoring eight goals in his last eight Championship appearances, and he will be crucial in breaking down Sheffield Wednesday’s defense. Winger Borja Sainz, despite failing to score since November, remains an important attacking threat.
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Defensively, however, Norwich has struggled, conceding 49 goals in 36 matches (ranking joint-15th in the Championship). They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five league matches, showing vulnerability at the back. This leaky defense increases the likelihood of both teams scoring, as they have conceded goals even in games they have dominated in possession and attack.
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Sheffield Wednesday’s Offensive and Defensive Trends
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Sheffield Wednesday is coming off a confidence-boosting 3-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle, which ended a three-match losing streak. Their attack has been effective, scoring in four of their last five matches, and they will be eager to continue that form. Callum Paterson has been in excellent form, scoring four goals in his last six league appearances, while Djeidi Gassama has added an attacking spark alongside key playmaker Barry Bannan.
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Despite their recent win, Sheffield Wednesday’s defense has been one of the weakest in the league, having conceded 56 goals in 36 matches (20th in the competition). Their backline has been inconsistent, with heavy defeats to Burnley (4-0) and Sunderland (2-1) showing their vulnerability against stronger attacking sides like Norwich.
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Away from home, Sheffield Wednesday has scored in each of their last four Championship matches and will be confident in breaking through a Norwich defense that has struggled to keep clean sheets.
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Norwich City vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-Head and Recent Encounters
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Norwich has won three of the last five meetings, while Sheffield Wednesday has won once, with one draw. The last meeting in November 2024 saw Sheffield Wednesday claim a 2-0 victory. Norwich is unbeaten in their last six home league matches against Sheffield Wednesday. Sheffield Wednesday has scored in their last four away league matches against Norwich.
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Key Statistics Supporting Both Teams to Score Norwich are one of the top-scoring teams in the league (57 goals, 2nd highest). Sheffield Wednesday has conceded 56 goals (20th in the league), indicating defensive weaknesses. Norwich has conceded in five consecutive matches and has struggled defensively despite strong attacking displays. Sheffield Wednesday has scored in their last four away league matches against Norwich. Both teams have scored in four of Norwich’s last five matches.
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Norwich City vs Sheffield Wednesday – Game Preview Conclusion :
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Both Norwich and Sheffield Wednesday have demonstrated strong attacking capabilities but have struggled defensively. Norwich’s attacking power, led by Joshua Sargent and Borja Sainz, will likely breach Sheffield Wednesday’s fragile defense. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday’s in-form attackers, including Callum Paterson and Djeidi Gassama, will fancy their chances against a Norwich backline that has conceded frequently.
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Betting Recommendation :
With both teams showing a trend of scoring and conceding, Both Teams to Score is a strong prediction for this match.
