The upcoming match between Middlesbrough and Norwich City is shaping up to be a competitive one, with both teams in need of three points following a defeat in the previous round. However, the comparison of the two teams' form clearly favors the home team.
Middlesbrough, coached by Michael Carrick, have been struggling with a vulnerable defense, even at home. On the other hand, Norwich City, led by Johannes Hoff Thorup, have been performing well away from home but have also been facing defensive issues on the road.
Looking at their recent encounters, we can expect to see plenty of goals and excitement in this match. Middlesbrough has a good chance of coming out on top, given their recent record against Norwich City. The away team will have a tough time on the field, as Middlesbrough has historically been a difficult opponent for them.
In terms of goal-scoring, both teams have similar averages, with Middlesbrough scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game this season, the same as Norwich City. However, the away team often struggles to find the back of the net when facing Middlesbrough.
The recent head-to-head matchups have seen Middlesbrough secure four victories and one draw, indicating their dominance over Norwich City in recent encounters. With Middlesbrough's strong home form and Norwich City's defensive issues on the road, it seems likely that Carrick's team will have the upper hand in this match.
