Burnley vs Norwich predictions & betting tips

Turf Moor will host a crucial Championship clash this Friday as Burnley, sitting third in the table, welcome 10th-placed Norwich City. Burnley’s unbeaten home record this season highlights their dominance, while Norwich arrive desperate to halt a poor run of three defeats in their last five matches. With the Clarets chasing promotion and the Canaries aiming to secure mid-table stability, the stakes are high in this late-season encounter.

Burnley have historically held the upper hand in this fixture, winning five of the last eight meetings, including a narrow victory in their most recent clash. Turf Moor has been a fortress for the Clarets against Norwich, with nine wins in their last 13 home games against the visitors. The most common scoreline, a 2-0 Burnley win, reflects their defensive solidity and clinical edge on home turf.

Current form further favours Burnley, who are unbeaten in their last five matches and have scored in every one of those games. Norwich, on the other hand, have struggled in front of goal, failing to score in seven of their 19 away fixtures this season. Burnley’s Josh Brownhill, with 13 goals, and Jaidon Anthony, who has provided seven assists, have been pivotal to their attacking success. For Norwich, Borja Sainz leads the way with 17 goals, but the Canaries will need more from their supporting players to break down Burnley’s formidable defence.

As the season approaches its climax, this match carries significant implications. A victory would bolster Burnley’s promotion bid, while Norwich will be eager to revive their campaign and climb the table. With Burnley boasting a +42 goal difference compared to Norwich’s +7, the hosts appear well-placed to extend their dominance. However, football is rarely predictable, and this promises to be a fascinating encounter for fans and neutrals alike.

Burnley - Norwich City Key Facts

• Burnley have demonstrated an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in their last 20 home matches. This significantly enhances their chances of securing a victory against Norwich City, who have struggled in away fixtures this season.

• In their last 13 home encounters against Norwich, Burnley have won 9 times, with a goal difference of 23-10. This indicates a strong historical dominance that punters should consider when placing bets.

• Burnley have scored at least one goal in their last 6 matches, while Norwich have failed to win any of their last 3 games against Burnley. This suggests that Burnley are in better scoring form and likely to continue this trend.

Betting Predictions

Primary Bet:Home Win @ 11/20

Burnley’s formidable home form positions them as clear favourites to claim victory against Norwich City. They remain unbeaten in their last 20 home fixtures, boasting an impressive record of 11 wins and 9 draws this season at Turf Moor. Historically, Burnley have dominated this matchup, winning 9 of their last 13 home meetings with Norwich, including 3 of their previous 5 encounters overall. Norwich’s recent struggles further bolster confidence in the "home win" bet, as they have failed to secure a victory in their last 3 clashes with Burnley. At odds of 11/20, this selection offers strong value.

Secondary Bet:Over 2.5 Goals @ 1/1

The secondary bet on "over 2.5 goals" is supported by both teams’ attacking tendencies. Burnley average 1.35 goals per match at home, while Norwich have scored in each of their last 8 fixtures, with 30% of their goals coming in the final 15 minutes. Burnley, by contrast, often strike early, with 25% of their goals occurring between the 31st and 45th minutes. With a calculated probability of 65.14% for over 2.5 goals and even odds of 1/1, this bet is well-suited for those anticipating an open and entertaining contest.