Prediction for match Leeds — Norwich

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On March 8th, Leeds will face Norwich City in the FA Cup. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Leeds win at 1.46, draw at 4.75, Norwich City win at 7.10. In percentage terms: Leeds - 66.09%, draw - 20.32%, Norwich City - 13.59%. Leeds is considered the favorite, but the odds for under 3.5 goals (1.50) deserve attention, considering the teams' profiles in recent matches.

Team Results and Statistics

Leeds lost to Sunderland 0-1, were defeated by Manchester City 0-1, and drew with Aston Villa 1-1 in their last three matches. In the same period, Norwich City beat Leicester 2-0, won against Sheffield Wednesday 2-0, and lost to Birmingham 1-2. On average, over five matches, Leeds had 43% possession, committed 13.4 fouls, 2.4 offsides, and received 1.8 yellow cards per game. Norwich City had higher possession at 56.4%, with 8.6 fouls, 3.4 offsides, and 1.2 yellow cards. In their last head-to-head on January 22, 2025, Leeds won 2-0.

How Many Goals in Leeds vs Norwich City Match

In Leeds' last five matches, over 2.5 goals occurred only once, and under 2.5 goals occurred four times. For Norwich City, over 2.5 goals happened three times, under twice. Leeds' average goals per match is 2, while Norwich City's is 2.8. Leeds scored an average of 0.8, while Norwich City scored 2.2, conceding 1.2 and 0.6 respectively. For halves, Leeds never had over 1.5 goals in the first half but did twice in the second half out of five matches. Norwich City had over 1.5 goals in the first half three times out of five, and twice in the second half. Leeds most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%) and concedes between the 61st and 75th minutes (50%). Norwich City is most prolific between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%) and concedes most often in the first 15 minutes (38%). Considering Leeds' low scoring and Norwich City's solid defense, a bet on under 3.5 goals seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Leeds averages 5.4 corners per match, while Norwich City averages 6.4. In a series of five games, over 9.5 corners occurred twice for Leeds and three times for Norwich City. For a total of 9.5 corners, the odds are 1.66 for over and 2.10 for under. Leeds is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.21. Statistics show both teams consistently deliver at least 5 corners per game, making a bet on over 9.5 corners logical. It's also noteworthy that both teams have over 9.5 corners in at least 2 out of 5 matches, highlighting the activity of their flank players.