Luton vs Norwich Predictions

• Luton have avoided defeat in their last seven home Championship games (won two, drawn five)
• Norwich have failed to win four of their last six away league games.
• The Canaries have had inferior xG figures in comparison to their hosts in their last five away games.

Hatters can add to Norwich fans’ frustration

Luton could add to the disquiet around Dean Smith and Norwich by denting the Canaries’ promotion hopes in the upcoming Boxing Day clash at Kenilworth Road. City fans are fed up with the football Smith’s side have been serving up for the last few months and have been making their voices heard in growing numbers.

Even skipper Grant Hanley admitted to not being happy with how the team are playing or their performances in his post-match interview following last weekend’s 2-0 home loss to Blackburn. It feels like one or two more like that could push the board to the brink in the New Year.

A trip to face a Luton side that have been on the wane of late ought to be a good chance to get back on track, but Norwich are way too short in the match result betting. Smith’s side may have won their last two road games, but they were very fortunate to hang on in both and the team has posted inferior xG numbers to their opposition in the last five away trips.

Luton looking to turn draws into wins at home

Luton would be right alongside Norwich in the play-off positions if they could have turned a couple of their seven home draws into wins this term. The Hatters are still adjusting to life under Rob Edwards, so having a full week of training rather than the usual rest and recuperation because of last weekend’s postponement could serve them well.

Luton have avoided defeat in their last seven home Championship games, although they only won two, while Norwich have failed to win four of their last six away league games. Hence the main bet recommendation here is to take to oppose an away win in the double chance market.

A 1-1 scoreline is forecast because Norwich have scored in nine of their last ten Championship road games, although seldom more than once. Luton have already secured three 1-1 draws at home this season – the joint-most in the division.