NORWICH VS BLACKBURN - ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PREVIEW
ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH DETAILS: NORWICH VS BLACKBURN
As Norwich prepare to host Blackburn on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Linington, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
NORWICH PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Norwich, currently 18th in the standings with 33 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 13 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
BLACKBURN PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Blackburn, sitting 21st with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 14 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NORWICH VS BLACKBURN
Recent meetings between Norwich and Blackburn have favored Norwich, with Blackburn claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Middlesbrough, Norwich recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Kovacevic, Chrisene, Cordoba, McConville, Fisher, Wright, McLean, Ahmed, Slimane, Diallo, Makama. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Blackburn's last outing came against Sheffield Wed, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Toth, Cashin, McLoughlin, Carter, De Neve, Baradji, Tronstad, Miller, Cantwell, Morishita, Jorgensen. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, Norwich are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Norwich and Blackburn are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR NORWICH VS BLACKBURN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Norwich's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Blackburn's games average 1.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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