Norwich vs Portsmouth Prediction: We expect both teams to target the net

Norwich vs Portsmouth Prediction and odds on 18 April 2025

The match between Norwich and Portsmouth is scheduled at Carrow Road Stadium as part of the round 43 matchup in the English Championship. Norwich will aim to secure a win and snap their winless streak of three on their home soil, while Portsmouth will aim to prevent a defeat on the road following their winless streak of three games. Let’s analyze previous results, overall performance, recent forms, and my betting opinion on how to place your bets.

Norwich: Forms and Statistics

Norwich extended their winless streak to three during their last four games against Burnley in a 1-2 loss. Before the match, they tied against Sunderland, but they suffered a defeat against Plymouth. However, they were victorious against West Brom. During these games, they have scored three goals while conceding four. Norwich are now ranked in 13th place in the league table, having 53 points in 42 games. In this match, Norwich will aim to secure a win on their home soil and snap their winless streak of three games.

Norwich Lineups:

Norwich are likely to repeat their previous starting lineup. Meanwhile, Ante Crnac will be back in the squad in this match after being inactive in their last matchup.

🔖 confirmed lineup (4-3-3):

(GK), Gunn, Doyle Callum, Duffy, Cordoba, McConville, Wright, McLean, Fisher, Marcondes, Sainz, Ben Slimane

⛔️ Unavailable: Chrisene, Dobbin, Forsyth, Mahovo (all injured)

👤 Head Coach: Johannes Hoff Thorup

Plymouth: Forms and Statistics

Plymouth are now ranked in the lowest place in 24th place in the relegation League One, having gained 40 points in 42 games in the league table. Meanwhile, during their last five games, Plymouth recorded two losses, one draw, and two wins. They suffered defeats against Derby and Swansea, but they tied against Watford. However, they were victorious against Norwich and Sheffield United. During these games, they have scored six goals while conceding eight. In this match, Plymouth will aim to secure a win and extend their previous win to two games. If they win all 4 games left this season, they will escape the dangerous zone.

Plymouth: Lineups

Portsmouth's injured players will not be returning in this match since none of them were able to make it out of injuries, meanwhile, Robert Atkinson will commence early in this match and build on his last 2 goals scored.

🔖 confirmed lineup ( 4-2-2-1):

(GK), Schmid, Saydee, Pool, Ogilvie, Swanson, Potts, Hayden, Ritchie, Atkinson, Murphy, Bishop

⛔️ Unavailable: Bowat, Ferrell, Lane, Lang, Mathews, Milosevic, Shaughnessy (all injured).

👤 Head Coach: John Mousinho

Norwich vs Portsmouth: Head-to-Head Statistics

During their last five games, Norwich won one, while Portsmouth won two, and both teams tied in two games. However, both teams scored against in one game, and all these games were recorded in scoring below three goals.

Norwich vs Portsmouth: Betting Tips & Odds

• In most of their last five games between Norwich and Portsmouth have taken more than 9 corners. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.66
• In their last five games between Norwich and Portsmouth have had Un 2.5. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.98
• In four of their last nine games between Norwich and Portsmouth have had BTTS. This option is provided on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.71
• Meanwhile, two of their last five games between Norwich and Portsmouth have had one goal at halftime. This option is provided on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.74
• Lastly, Norwich and Portsmouth have had multiple numbers of cards in their last five games, due to their aggressive play. This option is provided on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 2.2

Norwich vs Portsmouth match Prediction 18 April 2025

I expect Norwich and Portsmouth to find the net and build on their previous scoring abilities, even though I expect a score below three goals since both teams have not had their best attacking play in their last five games. Therefore, I expect their defensive units to display caution since both teams will be cautious to prevent a defeat, and I expect multiple corner kicks to be recorded.

Our match prediction is that both teams will score. This option is provided on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.71

Our betting tip on the match is that a score below 2.5 will be recorded. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.98

Lastly, more than 9 corners will be recorded. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.66