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Norwich City vs Tottenham Hotspur
In the Premier League, Tottenham need just a point at Norwich on the last matchday to secure 4th place in the table and thus be represented in the Champions League next season. Spurs clinched 4th place with a 3-0 win over Arsenal in the North London derby and a 1-0 win over Burnley. Arsenal were unable to follow suit in Monday’s catch-up game at Newcastle. The Gunners lost 2-0.
Before the start of the last matchday, both clubs are separated by only two points, but Tottenham have the better goal difference by +15, which is why a point against Norwich would be enough for 4th place. Coach Antonio Conte’s side travel to Norwich on a run of five straight unbeaten games.
Norwich City have long since been relegated and also carry the red lantern of the Premier League. After four defeats in a row, the Canaries last scored with a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton. Find out if we think it’s realistic for Tottenham to drop the away win at Norwich in our Norwich – Tottenham betting tip.
Norwich – Tottenham Info
– Date & Time: 22.05.2022, at 17:00.
– Venue: Carrow Road, Norwich
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 38
– TV coverage: Sky
Norwich Form & Balance Check
A whole 13 points separate Norwich City from 17th place in the table – the first non-relegation spot – before the start of the final matchday. As this difference is serious, the Canaries will be relegated again. Norwich were relegated last the following season after winning promotion in 2019. The same is very likely to happen this season if the Canaries lose to Tottenham. As then, Norwich had the smallest budget of any Premier League club at their disposal this season. Relegation is no stranger to Carrow Road. Only one point resulted from the last five games.
League’s worst defence
Norwich picked up just 22 points and scored just 23 goals in their 37 games so far. With this offensive performance, the Canaries cannot stay in the class. But even more dramatic is the number of goals conceded. Norwich have conceded 79 goals so far. No other team in the Premier League has had to swallow so many goals. Norwich concede an average of 2.1 goals to their opponents per game.
Norwich facts & analysis
– Norwich have already been relegated and are in last place.
– The Canaries have lost four of their last five games.
– Only one goal scored by Norwich in their last five games.
Tottenham form & balance check
Tottenham are on the brink of a return to the top flight. For Spurs to reach the Champions League, they only need a point against Norwich. The Londoners only tightened the reins shortly before the end of the season and attacked Arsenal in 4th place. After the victory in the North London derby, coach Antonio Conte’s team followed it up with a 1-0 win against Burnley. This makes three wins in the last five games. In addition, there are two draws, one of which is against Liverpool.
Away with problems
Tottenham have taken 28 points away from home so far and are only 5th in the away table. Spurs have failed to win two away appearances in a row. But the 1-1 draw with Liverpool shows that Tottenham are getting stronger away from home. Spurs have not lost four away games in a row. Tottenham even won 3-2 at Manchester City on 19 February. The recent record is definitely stronger than the overall record this season.
Tottenham facts & analysis
– Tottenham have won two games in a row.
– Spurs are unbeaten in five games.
– Tottenham are unbeaten away from home in four consecutive games.
Predicted line-up – last update on 20 May 2022
Norwich and Tottenham each play a 3-4-2-1 system. However, the Canaries interpret this approach very defensively and pull their track players back into defence, which is why Norwich can be seen in a 5-3-2 formation for the majority of the time. Former Bundesliga players Rashica and Sargent were not in the starting eleven for the recent 1-1 draw.
Tottenham play very offensively in the aforementioned system. The majority of the track players on the two flanks are on the offensive as Spurs will have the greater share of possession against Norwich. Son is the second highest scorer this season behind Salah with 21 goals.
Norwich – Tottenham direct comparison & stats
Norwich and Tottenham have already met 52 times. In this duel Tottenham earned the more positive record. The Spurs won 23 games, whereas the Canaries could only win 14 encounters. Another 15 meetings ended in a draw. The last meeting was whistled 3-0 in favour of Tottenham.
– The last encounter in Norwich ended in a 2-2 draw.
– Tottenham have won six of their last ten away games at Norwich.
– Spurs have not lost any of their last six duels with Norwich in regular time.
– Norwich last beat Tottenham on penalties in the FA Cup (04/03/2020).
– Norwich won their last Premier League clash with Tottenham on 23/02/2014.
