Norwich City vs Rotherham United
20th February 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
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Odds: 11/5 odds taken 1754 GMT, Friday 19 February
EFL Championship leaders Norwich City will take another big leap towards promotion with three points this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, Daniel Farke’s men welcome Paul Warne’s Rotherham United to Carrow Road. This will not be an easy game for the Canaries, but the home side are the clear favourites with the bookies. In our in-depth betting preview, we check out the latest odds and tips.
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Norwich City Preview – Canaries to claim a third straight win?
Daniel Farke’s Norwich City have been very consistent this season, winning 18 of their 30 fixtures. No side have picked up more wins in the Championship, while only Swansea City have lost fewer games. With 16 games left, City are four points clear at the summit.
Norwich recently gave up top spot to Brentford after taking just two points from a possible nine. However, the Bees have had a disastrous week, losing to Barnsley and Queens Park Rangers, while Norwich have picked up back-to-back wins over Stoke City and Coventry City.
Norwich will be looking for a third win on the spin this Saturday. With lowly Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers to come before next month’s crunch game against Brentford, City have a great chance to put some serious points on the board.
Rotherham United Preview – Can the Millers cause an upset in Norfolk?
Rotherham United have been competitive since the turn of the year. The Millers have lost their last two, but Paul Warne’s men won four of six prior to that. United are just one point above the bottom three.
Before Wednesday’s narrow loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, Rotherham had won three away league games on the trot. The Millers had beaten Derby County, Middlesbrough and Preston North End, scoring six and conceding one.
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This will be a tall order for Rotherham, who are well and truly embroiled in a relegation scrap, and the bookies have the away win priced at 11/2. Still, United will fancy their chances of leaving Carrow Road with a positive result.
Norwich City vs Rotherham United Betting Advice
Back in October, Norwich left the New York Stadium with a narrow win. An early Freddie Lapado goal put the Millers in front, but an own goal, a red card and a late Jordan Hugill penalty swung the game in Norwich’s favour.
Norwich have a good recent record in this fixture, winning the last three. As for Rotherham, they have won just one of the 18 meetings.
Key Facts – Norwich City vs Rotherham United Betting Tip
- Since losing on Boxing Day, Norwich have been beaten just once in the league
- Rotherham have won three of their last four away games
- Norwich are top, while Rotherham are just a point above the drop zone
Norwich are a tough nut to crack on their own patch, as City have the best away record in the league, while only Watford have picked up more home points. Rotherham will play their part, but we fancy the Canaries to fly to a tenth home league win of the season on Saturday. Back the hosts to prevail and both teams to score at 11/5.
Teemu Pukki has scored 16 goals for club and country this term, including three in his last two for Norwich. Put some money on the Finland international to open the scoring in this one at 11/4.
The best betting odds for Norwich City vs Rotherham United
Norwich City to win: 1/2 at Bet365
Draw: 16/5 at Bet365
Rotherham United to win: 11/2 at Bet365
