Norwich v Chelsea predictions, betting tips, odds and lineups (Premier League - 1.3.2016)

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 18:11
Written by David Bet

Chelsea face Norwich at Carrow Road on Tuesday looking to extend their domestic unbeaten run to 12 matches. Read this article if you are looking for the best NORWICH v CHELSEA betting preview with the betting tips and predictions, enhanced odds, lineups, exclusive offer and no deposit free bets on the clash!

NORWICH v CHELSEA BETTING PREVIEW

Norwich City (6-6-15) are hovering just above the relegation zone and have gone seven straight without a win (0-1-6) after a demoralising 1-0 defeat at league-leading Leicester at the weekend. The Canaries have, been far better at home than they have away this season, although in all competitions they are winless in their last four at Carrow Road, conceding 13 goals in the process.

Norwich have doubts over Sebastian Bassong and Wes Hoolahan after the pair were not deemed fit enough to play last time out. Dieumerci Mbokani could come in for Cameron Jerome up front. Andre Wisdom remains sidelined by a knee injury, though, while loanee striker Patrick Bamford is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Chelsea (9-9-9) find themselves in unfamiliar territory in 11th place but have gone unbeaten with Hiddink at the helm - a streak that's now reached 11 league matches following their 2-1 win at in-form Southampton on Saturday. Prior to that, the Blues suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last-16 first leg, and recorded a 5-1 win over a weakened Manchester City in the FA Cup last 16.

Guus Hiddink could be without two pivotal figures as Pedro and John Terry are both battling injuries. January signing striker Alexandre Pato could make his debut but in what capacity remains to be seen. Nemanja Matic and John Obi Mikel are in contention for a starting berth in midfield while Radamel Falcao and Kurt Zouma are long-term absentees.

Chelsea, who have won nine and drawing three of the 12 meetings against Norwich in all competitions, beat The Canaires in the reverse fixture 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. The hosts have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches.

NORWICH v CHELSEA PROBABLE LINEUPS

Norwich (5-4-1): Ruddy; Pinto, Bennett, Martin, Klose, Brady; Redmond, Tettey, Howson, Naismith; Mbokani

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Azpilicueta, Cahill, Ivanovic, Baba Rahman; Fabregas, Mikel, Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Costa