Norwich City vs Preston North End: match statistics
Norwich City displays clearly superior form in their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 1.8 points per game, whereas Preston has picked up a mere 0.2 points per game, suffering four defeats. The hosts hold an advantage in possession (55% vs 44%) and have higher shot conversion in home matches. Norwich also generates higher xG values at home (1.57) compared to Preston on the road (1.15), indicating greater attacking potential for the hosts. Preston tends to draw away from home (39% Draw%), which could complicate a Norwich win; however, the disastrous recent form of the visitors strongly supports a home victory. Taking all factors into account, Norwich City has a solid chance to triumph, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' lower efficiency at home.
Norwich City vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Norwich City played Preston North End in Championship (England). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Norwich City: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Preston North End: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Norwich City scores 1.36 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Preston North End scores 1.14 and concedes 1.24. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Norwich City 61%, Preston North End 54%. Over 2.5: Norwich City 50%, Preston North End 43%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Norwich City has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.23. Norwich City: 12.4 shots per match, Preston North End: 10.6.
Match halves
Norwich City: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.78. Preston North End: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Norwich City: 61-75 (12 goals). Preston North End: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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 displays clearly superior form in their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 1.8 points per game, whereas Preston has picked up a mere 0.2 points per game, suffering four defeats. The hosts hold an advantage in possession (55% vs 44%) and have higher shot conversion in home matches. Norwich also generates higher xG values at home (1.57) compared to Preston on the road (1.15), indicating greater attacking potential for the hosts. Preston tends to draw away from home (39% Draw%), which could complicate a Norwich win; however, the disastrous recent form of the visitors strongly supports a home victory. Taking all factors into account, Norwich City has a solid chance to triumph, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' lower efficiency at home.
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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
| Norwich City | Preston North End | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 1100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Norwich City · 0.2 pts / match - Preston North End
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 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.36 goals / match - Norwich City · 1.14 goals / match - Preston North End
Norwich City scores in 81% of matches (29 of 36 matches), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 matches).
Preston North End scores in 73% of matches (27 of 37 matches), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 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 - Preston North End
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 39%. 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.
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 32%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
* 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 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Preston North End
* 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 | Preston North End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.61 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 71% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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 0 - 1 - 0 Preston North End. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Norwich City vs Preston North End?
The Championship match finished Norwich City 2:0 Preston North End. 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 Preston North End?
Norwich City score 1.36 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.14. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Norwich City's matches and 54% of Preston North End's.
What form are Norwich City and Preston North End in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Preston North End 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Preston North End?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Norwich City vs Preston North End: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.