The Facts
- A mid-table side takes on an opponent fighting to pull away from the danger zone (ranked 15th and 21st).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Norwich won 3.
- Norwich has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Bolton is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Norwich may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Norwich has faced a series of away games on the road.
- In this matchup, Norwich is considered the favorite to take the win.
- Confirmed absences for Norwich: Ahmed A. (Knee Injury) Mahovo L. (Ankle Injury) Topic M. (Knee Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Bolton: Stephenson L. (Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Bolton: Brunt L. (Injury).
- In the last 7 head-to-head meetings, Norwich has recorded 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a goal aggregate of 14:6 (averaging 2:0.9 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Norwich against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, with 7:3 goals (averaging 1.8:0.8 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 7 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 4 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 5 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 1 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | -1 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | -3 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 1 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | -1 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 9 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | -1 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | -3 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | -2 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | -7 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | -7 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | -8 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
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