Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers: match statistics
Norwich City are demonstrating significantly better form in their last five matches, earning 12 points (4 victories, 1 defeat) compared to just 4 points for Blackburn Rovers (1 victory, 1 draw, 3 defeats). The hosts are in excellent scoring form, netting 14 goals in their last 5 games while conceding just 4. Norwich also hold an advantage in home statistics, with a higher average xG (1.47 vs 1.32 for the visitors away) and better possession efficiency (54% vs 49%). Blackburn struggle to score consistently on the road (43% of matches without a goal, averaging 0.86 goals per game) and lose as many as 43% of their away fixtures. Considering the current form of both teams and the hosts' superior home stats, Norwich City have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although Blackburn can be a tough opponent, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Norwich City played Blackburn Rovers in Championship (England). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Norwich City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Blackburn Rovers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Norwich City scores 1.23 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Blackburn Rovers scores 0.90 and concedes 1.27. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Norwich City 67%, Blackburn Rovers 47%. Over 2.5: Norwich City 50%, Blackburn Rovers 40%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Blackburn Rovers has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.33. Norwich City: 11.9 shots per match, Blackburn Rovers: 11.8.
Match halves
Norwich City: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.67. Blackburn Rovers: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
Norwich City: 31-45+ (8 goals). Blackburn Rovers: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 are demonstrating significantly better form in their last five matches, earning 12 points (4 victories, 1 defeat) compared to just 4 points for Blackburn Rovers (1 victory, 1 draw, 3 defeats). The hosts are in excellent scoring form, netting 14 goals in their last 5 games while conceding just 4. Norwich also hold an advantage in home statistics, with a higher average xG (1.47 vs 1.32 for the visitors away) and better possession efficiency (54% vs 49%). Blackburn struggle to score consistently on the road (43% of matches without a goal, averaging 0.86 goals per game) and lose as many as 43% of their away fixtures. Considering the current form of both teams and the hosts' superior home stats, Norwich City have a realistic chance of securing all three points, although Blackburn can be a tough opponent, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Norwich City | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Norwich City · 0.8 pts / match - Blackburn Rovers
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.
Norwich City is 37% better for: goals scored per match.
1.23 goals / match - Norwich City · 0.9 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Norwich City · 1.27 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers
Norwich City scores in 77% of matches (23 of 30 matches), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 matches).
Blackburn Rovers scores in 67% of matches (20 of 30 matches), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 30 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 - Norwich City
Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / match - Norwich City · 1.23 pts / match - Blackburn Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Norwich City
Blackburn Rovers
* 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
| Norwich City | Liga | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.63 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 25% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 72% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 78% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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: Norwich City 1 - 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers?
The Championship match finished Norwich City 2:0 Blackburn Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers?
Norwich City score 1.23 goals per game on average and Blackburn Rovers 0.90. The Championship average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Norwich City's matches and 47% of Blackburn Rovers's.
What form are Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Blackburn Rovers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.