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Compare Norwich vs Preston

Norwich vs Preston Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Norwich vs Preston: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Norwich Norwich Home Team
Preston Preston Away Team
Norwich
59.5
W D W L D W W L W D

Last 10 Matches

Preston
50.7
L W L W L L W D D W

Performance Radar

Norwich
Preston

Categories Won

7

Norwich

2

Draw

6

Preston

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
50%

5W, 3D, 2L

40%

4W, 2D, 4L

Goals Scored / Match
1.6

16 / 10 matches

1.7

17 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.0

10 / 10 matches

1.6

16 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+6

+6

+1

+1

Clean Sheet
30%

3 / 10 matches

0%

0 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
50%

5 / 10 matches

70%

7 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
60%

6 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
Mohamed Touré (5 goals)
L. Dobbin (3 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 3 / 2nd Half: 13
1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 10
Home Win Rate
25%

1W / 4 matches

33%

2W / 6 matches

Away Win Rate
67%

4W / 6 matches

50%

2W / 4 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
58.0

League Difficulty: 59.0, Opponent Quality: 57.3

58.1

League Difficulty: 61.0, Opponent Quality: 56.1

Elite Opponent Record
0%

0W / 0 matches

0%

0W / 0 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
1.63

Actual: 1.6 | Diff: -0.03

1.69

Actual: 1.7 | Diff: +0.01

Adjusted Power Rating
59.5

Attack: 57.6, Defense: 72.0, Form: 54.0

50.7

Attack: 61.3, Defense: 50.4, Form: 43.2

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

2
2

16-30'

3
1

31-45'

2
2

46-60'

4
3

61-75'

1
3

76-90+'

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Norwich
Preston
Norwich

Power Rating Breakdown

59.5

Overall

Attack 57.6
Defense 72.0
Form 54.0
Consistency 53.2
Preston

Power Rating Breakdown

50.7

Overall

Attack 61.3
Defense 50.4
Form 43.2
Consistency 44.8

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

59.0 vs 61.0

Opponent Quality

57.3 vs 56.1

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 0%
Norwich logo Norwich
W
Fulham (48%)
D
Wimbledon (41%)
W
St.Gallen (58%)
L
Hull (67%)
D
Swansea (58%)
W
Derby (59%)
W
Bristol C (61%)
L
Ipswich (64%)
Preston logo Preston
L
Cambridge U (53%)
W
Bamber Bridge (42%)
L
Southampton (67%)
W
Sheff Utd (66%)
L
Birmingham (64%)
L
West Brom (66%)
W
Charlton (49%)
D
QPR (53%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Fulham A
2 - 0 W
48%
Wimbledon A
0 - 0 D
41%
St.Gallen A
3 - 0 W
58%
Hull A
1 - 2 L
67%
Swansea H
1 - 1 D
58%
Derby H
2 - 1 W
59%
Bristol C A
4 - 2 W
61%
Ipswich H
0 - 2 L
64%
Millwall A
2 - 1 W
60%
Portsmouth H
1 - 1 D
57%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Cambridge U H
0 - 1 L
53%
Bamber Bridge H
4 - 1 W
42%
Southampton H
1 - 3 L
67%
Sheff Utd A
3 - 2 W
66%
Birmingham A
1 - 2 L
64%
West Brom H
0 - 2 L
66%
Charlton A
2 - 1 W
49%
QPR H
1 - 1 D
53%
Leicester A
2 - 2 D
59%
Stoke H
3 - 1 W
42%

AI Analysis

While the data leans decisively toward one side, dismissing the underdog would be premature. Adjusting for strength of schedule brings the margins closer together, yet the broader trend holds firm throughout the analysis.

With comparable strength of schedule figures (58.0 vs 58.1), the opposition quality faced by both sides has been largely equivalent, giving these head-to-head stats greater analytical validity.

Norwich (1.6 goals per match) and Preston (1.7 goals per match) present comparable offensive threats, making this an evenly contested attacking matchup.

Norwich has the defensive edge, conceding 1.0 per match compared to Preston's 1.6.

Norwich has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Preston has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Norwich is a strong road performer with a 67% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.0 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking likely given current form.

📈 Form Momentum: Norwich has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.8 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

💡 Why This Matters: The 8.8-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 72% win probability for Norwich. In practical terms, Norwich would win 7 out of 10 such matchups.

While Norwich holds a measurable edge in the adjusted standings, the 8.8-point differential in power ratings indicates a competitive matchup rather than a clear-cut outcome.

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Comparison Summary

This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.

Norwich

5W 3D 2L · 16 goals scored · 10 conceded

Preston

4W 2D 4L · 17 goals scored · 16 conceded

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