Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
A match between squads who failed to win throughout September will take place. Norwich City are struggling at home and searching for stability, while West Bromwich Albion squandered a chance to defeat the league leaders but remain in contention for the play-offs.
Norwich City
Norwich City sit 14th, with just one win from their last six matches in all competitions. The team have collected a single point in September, which came via a draw with Stoke City (1:1). Josh Sargent has cooled off and has gone three league fixtures without a goal, although he remains in the top-scorer race. The squad have been steadier away from home, with four matches unbeaten on their travels, but their home form has been poor, with three consecutive defeats to Millwall, Middlesbrough and Wrexham. That run is weighing on the players and the supporters. Without a turnaround in home results, competing for the play-offs will be difficult.
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion, after a draw with Leicester City (1:1), remain eighth, just two points off the top six. They have taken only one point from the last three league fixtures, but they looked competitive, especially against the league leaders. Their most recent wins in the Championship came away from home, against Wrexham and Stoke City. In the head-to-head at Carrow Road, West Bromwich Albion are on a poor run, with no victories in their last three visits; their last success there dates back to 2018.
Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction
The form of both teams raises questions. Norwich City cannot win at home, while West Bromwich Albion are inconsistent on their own patch but produce good football away. In this scenario, the hosts need to avoid conceding, while the visitors will aim to consolidate their position among the play-off contenders. A cagey, low-scoring game looks likely.
