Preston North End vs Norwich City
2nd April 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/8 odds taken 1002 GMT, Thursday 1 April
After the recent sacking of Alex Neil, Frankie McAvoy will take temporary charge of Preston North End. McAvoy’s first test will be a game against EFL Championship leaders Norwich City on Friday. Daniel Farke’s Canaries will be looking to get back to winning ways after being held to a draw by Blackburn Rovers before the international break. As you would expect, the table-toppers are the clear favourites in this one. We have the latest betting odds and tips.
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Preston North End Preview – Another crushing defeat for the Lilywhites?
Preston North End started the season with promise, but their promotion bid has faltered in recent months. The Lilywhites are now down in 16th with 44 points to their name. They are only nine clear of 22nd-place Rotherham United, who have played four games less.
A 1-0 home defeat to Luton Town before the international break proved to be the final nail in the coffin for Alex Neil. The former Norwich City boss did a solid job at Deepdale during his tenure, but one point from their last five games was just not good enough.
Preston head into Friday’s game against the leaders having picked up just one win from their last nine league fixtures. The Lancashire side could crash to a fourth straight loss.
Norwich City Preview – Leaders to move closer to the Premier League?
Daniel Farke’s Norwich City have been the real deal in the Championship this season. After a slow start, the Canaries have been the most consistent team, racking up a staggering 83 points. Norwich are eight points clear at the top.
Before the international break, City were held to a 1-1 draw by Blackburn Rovers at Carrow Road. Those were the first dropped points since a 2-0 loss at Swansea City on 5th February. Before the draw with Rovers, City had won nine Championship matches on the spin.
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Norwich will want to get the title sewn up as quickly as possible, and Farke’s men should return to winning ways this Friday. The bookies have the away victory priced at just 7/10.
Preston North End vs Norwich City Betting Advice
When the pair met at Carrow Road earlier in the campaign, the teams played out a 2-2 draw. Preston led twice, but Przemyslaw Placheta netted late to earn City a point.
There have been goals galore in recent meetings, with 16 scored between them in the last four.
Key Facts – Preston North End vs Norwich City Betting Tip
- Preston have taken just one point from their last five
- Norwich have picked up 28 points from the last 30 on offer
- The Canaries have the best away record in the league, winning 13 of 19
Norwich are in stunning form, and Farke’s boys should secure maximum points at Deepdale this Friday. During their recent nine-game winning run, City won without conceding on six occasions. Back Norwich to win to nil here, which is available at 13/8.
Finland international Teemu Pukki has scored 27 goals for club and country, netting seven braces along the way. You can get the top price of 10/3 for Pukki to score two or more goals in this one.
The best betting odds for Preston North End vs Norwich City
Preston North End to win: 9/2 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Norwich City to win: 7/10 at Bet365