Tournament: EFL Cup England
Venue: Selhurst Park (London)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 27, 2024, 15:00
In the Round of 64 of the English League Cup, Crystal Palace hosts Norwich on August 27, 2024. While Crystal Palace is favored to win, Norwich will be looking to make a statement against a mid-table Premier League team.
Key Stats and Trends
Crystal Palace:
- Recent Form: Crystal Palace has lost two consecutive matches, highlighting a need to turn things around.
- First Half Performance: Crystal Palace wins the first half in 32% of their matches.
Norwich:
- Recent Form: Norwich has only won one of their last nine games, indicating struggles in form.
- First Half Performance: Norwich City wins the first half in 25% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Crystal Palace: After parting ways with Roy Hodgson, Palace brought in Glasner, who has started to implement his ideas. The team’s form has been inconsistent, losing to Brentford and West Ham in their first two league games. However, with key players like Guehi and new signings like Ismaïla Sarr, Palace will be looking to bounce back in this cup tie.
Norwich: Norwich, under new management with Thorup, is undergoing a transition period. Despite bringing in new talent, their season has started poorly with mixed results, including a surprise defeat to Oxford United. They’ll need to improve quickly if they want to challenge Palace in this cup fixture.
Possible Starting Lineups
Crystal Palace (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Henderson
- Defenders: Guehi, Andersen, Richards
- Midfielders: Mitchell, Eze, Kamada, Hughes, Wharton
- Forwards: Muñoz, Mateta
Norwich (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Gunn
- Defenders: Kraison, Doyle, Duffy, Stacey
- Midfielders: McLean, Núñez, Amankwah, Forsyth, Sainz
- Forward: Sargent
Head-to-Head Matches
Crystal Palace has a solid record against Norwich, being unbeaten in their last seven meetings, with four wins and three draws.
Free Prediction for the Match: Crystal Palace vs Norwich
Crystal Palace needs a win to regain confidence, especially after their recent league struggles. We recommend betting on a home win with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.71).
Prediction: Crystal Palace to Win with a -1 Goal Handicap
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