Norwich vs Cardiff City Prediction 3 May 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Norwich and Cardiff promises to be intense, even though both teams are out of the running for any significant stakes. Norwich, while not frequent winners, maintain a certain stability at home. Cardiff, sitting at the bottom of the table, will strive to end the season with dignity. Both teams have shown low scoring in recent matches: Norwich have just one win in their last ten games, while Cardiff have a similar record with five draws in their last ten outings. Tactical battles are expected to be pivotal.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Norwich and Cardiff:
- 28 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 9, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 47 for the hosts, 34 for the visitors;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.29, in the second half - 1.61;
- average total goals per match - 2.89.
Head-to-head statistics Norwich - Cardiff City
Norwich City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Middlesbrough, away team - Norwich City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Norwich City vs Middlesbrough):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 10;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Norwich continue their search for form under their manager after several disappointing seasons. Recently, their performance has been lacking, with just one win in their last ten league matches. However, they tend to play more confidently at home, rarely conceding to opponents. The Canaries favor a style centered on possession and frequent wing attacks, but they struggle with finishing, averaging only 1.49 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.47 goals per match.
Match Results: Norwich City
Cardiff Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Cardiff , away - West Bromwich Albion). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Cardiff vs West Bromwich Albion):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
Cardiff are going through a tough stretch, sitting at the bottom of the standings and already relegated from the Championship. Despite these challenges, the Bluebirds display resilience in defense and strive to capitalize on counterattacks. Their offense struggles with efficiency, averaging less than one goal per game (0.8). However, there is hope for improvement, thanks to their tight defensive play, conceding an average of around 1.55 goals per match.
Match Results: Cardiff
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 9, draws - 3.
Statistics: Norwich City vs Cardiff
- number of matches played in the tournament: 45 vs 45;
- number of wins: 13 vs 10;
- win percentage: 29% vs 21%;
- number of losses: 17 vs 19;
- number of draws: 15 vs 18.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 1 vs 1;
- number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- number of draws: 3 vs 5.
- Cardiff won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 15 games (Championship).
- Cardiff won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games.
- Cardiff won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.68, the guests - 1.21;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.89;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Norwich City vs Cardiff
- average total in the tournament: 2.96 vs 2.62;
- average total goals scored: 1.49 vs 1.06;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.47;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.87 vs 0.6;
- Norwich City: average total at home in the tournament - 2.18;
- Cardiff : average total away in the tournament - 1.09;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.4) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- Cardiff have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Norwich City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.82; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 6.8.
Cardiff : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.77, away - 3.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 3.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.36 (1.18 for home team and 1.18 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.46 (0.77 for home team and 1.69 for away team).
Norwich City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.73; at home - 1.59;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; at home - 0.8.
Cardiff : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.47, away - 1.7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 1.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 28;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Norwich City vs Cardiff
- number of matches played in the tournament: 45 vs 45;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 29 vs 27;
- number of BTTS matches for Norwich City at home - 17 (77%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cardiff away - 16 (70%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Norwich City at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Cardiff away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Based on the season's statistics, the prediction leans towards a game where both teams find the back of the net. Norwich's home matches have seen both teams score in 77% of games, while Cardiff's away matches have ended similarly in 70% of cases. Additionally, their first-round encounter concluded with a scoreline of 2-1, making a bet on both teams to score the most fitting choice for this match.No comments
Betting Tips: Norwich City - Cardiff
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