Norwich vs Newcastle (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

Norwich vs Newcastle (Pick, Prediction, Preview) Preview

In agony in the Premier League last season, the club enlisted Benitez on his bench convinced his nuggets to stay, waiting for a better future. With players such as Diamé, Tioté, Mitrovic or Atsu, the historic club simply can not fail. Not to mention Dwight Gayle. Arrived from Crystal Palace, the English striker has already planted 20 goals in 22 appearances this season. An undisputed leader with seven points ahead of third qualifying spot for the play-offs, Newcastle will try to take another step towards the Premier League at Norwich. He also relegated in 2015/2016, the Norfolk club took advantage of the winter break to get back in the right direction. With four victories and a draw in 2017, Norwich repositioned himself to only two units in the sixth and final qualifying place for the Playoffs. Will the Canaries confirm their recovery at home, against the leader?

Probability points for Norwich Newcastle

Norwich has won 4 games since the beginning of the year, for a draw.
Former Rennes team-mates Nelson Oliveira came to torpedo Nottingham Forrest (5-1) last Saturday. They find their audience with crazy confidence.
Newcastle has only scored 8 goals in his last 6 trips in the championship.
With Oliveira (8 goals), Jerome (9) and Naismith (4), Norwich clearly has potential ahead.
Newcastle won only 4-3 in the first leg. Especially, the Magpies had lost to Norwich in the Premier League last year (3-2).

Norwich Newcastle – Our forecast

The momentum is clearly on the side of Norwich, unbelievable in 2017. Not always very convincing away from their bases, the Magpies might well drop a few points at Carrow Road. Norwich City to win.


Prediction: Over 2,5 goals

Odds: 1.85