Norwich City and Middlesbrough will face off in a Championship clash at Carrow Road on Sunday, with both teams looking to close the gap to the playoff spots. Norwich is on a six-game unbeaten streak after back-to-back results on the road, while Middlesbrough secured a statement victory over a promotion rival. Norwich’s Borja Sainz is leading the race for the Golden Boot with eight goals, and the team is aiming to extend their unbeaten streak to seven in the league.
Middlesbrough bounced back from back-to-back defeats with a win over Sheffield United and moved up to eighth in the Championship standings. The team will be looking to stretch their winning run against Norwich to five matches, with their last meeting resulting in a 2-1 victory at Carrow Road. Norwich will be without first-choice goalkeeper Angus Gunn due to a rib injury, while Marcelino Nunez is also sidelined with a hip problem. Middlesbrough’s options at left-back are limited by the absence of Alex Bangura, and Dael Fry is out with a long-term leg injury.
Norwich’s possible starting lineup includes George Long in goal, with a midfield trio of Marcondes, McLean, and Ben Slimane supporting attackers Crnac, Sainz, and Sargent. Middlesbrough’s possible lineup features Dieng in goal and a midfield comprising Morris, Hackney, Doak, Azaz, and McGree supporting striker Lath. The prediction for the match is a 2-2 draw, with Norwich aiming to return to winning ways at home while Middlesbrough will be confident following their recent victory.
Both teams will be motivated to secure a positive result to continue their push for the playoff spots in the Championship. Norwich will look to capitalize on their strong home form, while Middlesbrough will be aiming to maintain their winning run against their opponents. It promises to be an exciting clash between two evenly matched teams, with plenty at stake as they battle it out on Sunday afternoon at Carrow Road.
