Norwich City - Leicester City predictions and free betting tips [20/09/2023]

A key showdown in the English Championship is in line for us this Wednesday. Norwich City and Leicester City will be clashing on the pitch in pursuit of victory. My money is on an away win.

Current form of Norwich

Norwich City continues to display strong results in the tournament. In their latter match against Stoke City, which took place on 16th September, Norwich City secured a 1:0 victory. The decisive goal was struck at the 44th minute mark. The goal's author came from the home squad, J. Stacey. Currently, Norwich City occupies the 4th slot in the tournament standings, with 13 points after six played matches in the 2023/2024 season. Their tally comprises 4 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 8. As far as Stoke City is considered, they hold the 19th place in the standings with 6 points after six played matches. They have posted 2 wins and 4 losses.

Current form of Leicester

Leicester City continues to embody an impressive performance in the current Championship season. In their recent match against Southampton on 15th September, Leicester City clinched a confident victory, defeating their opponents 4:1. The match kicked off with a stunning goal from Jamie Vardy within the first minute, granting Leicester City a 1:0 lead. This lead was consequently doubled at the 18th minute as Kian McCartier hit the net for the second time, setting the score 2:0. However, at the 25th minute, Southampton responded with a goal from Sanchez Edosie, reducing the gap to 2:1. By the end of the first half, Wilfred Ndidi further stretched Leicester’s lead, setting the tally at 3:1. In the second-half, at the 67th minute, Simeon Maviddidi secured the victory for Leicester, netting the fourth marker, finalising the result at 4:1. Leicester City's current standing in the Championship reveals their strength. The team currently stands second in the league standings after six matches, with 5 victories and 1 defeat. Their goal difference stands at 11:5, and the total accumulated points to date amount to 15. Southampton is 9th in the league standings, posting 3 victories and 2 defeats after six games. Their point tally stands at 10.

Match prediction

Based on the analysis of previous head-to-head encounters and bookmaker coefficients, one can conjecture that Leicester's victory can be anticipated in the following match. The visitors have every chance of returning to the Premier League and currently boast an excellent form.