Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Bristol City extended their unbeaten run to six matches after a dramatic 1:1 draw away to Sheffield United, denying one of the league’s top teams crucial points. Norwich City, meanwhile, continue to struggle for consistency and suffered a disappointing home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday (2:3), failing to hold onto a two-goal lead.
Bristol City
Bristol City are in solid form, with three wins and three draws in their last six games. Against Sheffield United, they equalised in stoppage time through substitute Mark Sykes, showing resilience once again. The match ended in controversy with Sheffield United players demanding a penalty, sparking a scuffle that saw three Bristol City players booked, though none will be suspended for this fixture.
Norwich City
Their form remains erratic, as Norwich City suffered their first defeat in five games against Sheffield Wednesday. After leading 2:0 in the 35th minute, they conceded three times in a disastrous 12-minute spell from the 64th to the 76th minute. Their defensive frailties were evident once more, conceding three goals from just five shots on target and 2.00 xGA. On the positive side, top scorer Borja Sainz ended his 13-game goal drought by netting his 16th goal of the season.
Bristol City vs Norwich City Prediction
Bristol City shouldn’t need anything extraordinary to break down Norwich’s defence, which has conceded in seven consecutive matches. Norwich, however, remain a threat going forward, scoring in all but one of those seven fixtures. Instead of a simple "Both Teams to Score" bet, a more balanced option is backing the hosts to avoid defeat with at least two goals in the game.
