Preview: Norwich City vs. Luton Town – prediction, team news, lineups
Norwich City will be facing off against Luton Town in a Championship clash on Saturday, with Norwich looking to secure a win to stay within the top 10 of the table. Despite their current position, manager Johannes Hoff Thorup has yet to make a significant impact at Norwich, with a mix of wins and losses in recent games. Norwich’s unbeaten home record came to an end earlier this month, but they bounced back with a 6-1 thrashing of Plymouth Argyle. Borja Sainz has been in fine form for Norwich, scoring 14 goals this season and helping them possess the joint-best attack in the division.
On the other hand, Luton Town, currently in 16th place in the standings, have had a mixed run of form under manager Rob Edwards. The team has recorded some much-needed victories but has also struggled defensively, conceding eight goals in their last two away games. With the second-worst defensive record in the league, Luton will face a tough task in stopping Norwich’s potent attack. Edwards may make changes to his lineup for the game, with Daiko Hashioka, Tahith Chong, and Elijah Adebayo all in contention.
In terms of team news, Norwich City may field a similar lineup to their recent fixtures, with Kellen Fisher returning from suspension. Key players like Marcelino Nunez and Josh Sargent are still out due to injury. Luton Town, on the other hand, may see changes in their lineup, with Alfie Doughty being assessed for an ankle injury. The possible starting lineups for both teams include Gunn, McLean, and Sainz for Norwich, and Kaminski, Clark, and Adebayo for Luton.
In terms of predictions, Norwich City are tipped to come out on top with a 3-1 victory over Luton Town. With Luton’s recent defensive struggles, Norwich’s attacking prowess and recent strong performance against Plymouth should give them the edge in this matchup. For more in-depth data analysis and predictions on this game, fans can sign up for Sports Mole’s daily email of previews and predictions for major matches.