Leicester City vs Norwich City: match statistics
Norwich City has shown decidedly better form over the last five matches, earning 2.4 points per game with four victories, whereas Leicester City sits at just 0.4 points per game with zero wins. Leicester occupies 19th place in the table and is in a dire situation, having conceded 11 goals in their last five outings. Norwich boasts a positive away goal difference (+4) and superior shot conversion (15% vs 11%), averaging 1.53 goals per away match. Additionally, Norwich has conceded only 3 goals in their last five games, evidencing a solid defense. The hosts' poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches, contrasted with Norwich's impressive run (4 wins in the last 5 games), points to an away victory.
Leicester City vs Norwich City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Leicester City played Norwich City in Championship (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Leicester City: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Norwich City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Leicester City scores 1.38 and concedes 1.59 goals per match. Norwich City scores 1.32 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Leicester City 79%, Norwich City 62%. Over 2.5: Leicester City 65%, Norwich City 50%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Norwich City has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.31. Leicester City: 11.7 shots per match, Norwich City: 12.2.
Match halves
Leicester City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.65. Norwich City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Leicester City: 76-90+ (13 goals). Norwich City: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Norwich City has shown decidedly better form over the last five matches, earning 2.4 points per game with four victories, whereas Leicester City sits at just 0.4 points per game with zero wins. Leicester occupies 19th place in the table and is in a dire situation, having conceded 11 goals in their last five outings. Norwich boasts a positive away goal difference (+4) and superior shot conversion (15% vs 11%), averaging 1.53 goals per away match. Additionally, Norwich has conceded only 3 goals in their last five games, evidencing a solid defense. The hosts' poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches, contrasted with Norwich's impressive run (4 wins in the last 5 games), points to an away victory.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Leicester City | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Norwich City is 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Leicester City · 1.8 pts / match - Norwich City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Leicester City is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Leicester City · 1.32 goals / match - Norwich City
Norwich City is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.59 goals / match - Leicester City · 1.29 goals / match - Norwich City
Leicester City scores in 85% of matches (29 of 34 matches), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 matches).
Norwich City scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 9% (3 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leicester City
Over / Under - Norwich City
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Norwich City is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / match - Leicester City · 1.41 pts / match - Norwich City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Leicester City
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Leicester City | Liga | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.97 | 2.60 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 79% | 57% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 51% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 25% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 71% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Leicester City 1 - 0 - 0 Norwich City. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Leicester City vs Norwich City?
The Championship match finished Leicester City 0:2 Norwich City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leicester City vs Norwich City?
Leicester City score 1.38 goals per game on average and Norwich City 1.32. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 79% of Leicester City's matches and 62% of Norwich City's.
What form are Leicester City and Norwich City in?
Over the last 5 games Leicester City have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Norwich City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leicester City vs Norwich City?
The statistical background for Leicester City vs Norwich City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.