Norwich vs Reading Predictions

• Norwich City have seen both teams score in four of their last seven games.
• Reading, meanwhile, have seen goals at both ends in four of their last six matches.
• Norwich City and Reading drew 1-1 in their reverse fixture in October.

Managerless Canaries host Royals

Norwich City’s 2-1 defeat at Luton Town – the Canaries’ second loss on the spin – spelled the end of Dean Smith’s tenure at the helm, and with fifth-placed Norwich now just three points clear of 16^th-placed Swansea City in a congested table, there is no time to waste in their search for a replacement. Steve Weaver and Allan Russell will be in charge for Friday’s fixture against Reading, in which the promotion hopefuls may not have it all their own way.

Indeed, Reading – who claimed a 1-1 draw at home to Norwich in October, have won three of their last four games after beating Swansea on Tuesday. Paul Ince’s men have seen both teams net in four of their last six matches, with the same amount featuring over 2.5 goals. The Royals have conceded 34 goals this season – more than all but three Championship teams, but they have scored multiple goals in three of their last four contests.

Norwich, meanwhile, have also struggled to keep the goals out, with four of their last seven matches containing goals at both ends and over 2.5 goals. Norwich have won just three of their last 13 games, and despite their position near the second tier’s summit, only eight Championship sides have allowed opponents to record more shots at goal than the Canaries this campaign.

Both teams to net at Carrow Road

With Norwich having one eye on the permanent managerial appointment which they hope will revive their promotion bid, the hosts do not look worth backing for victory.

With both teams scoring in each of the last 12 head-to-head fixtures between the teams, more of the same is expected next time out, and a repeat of October’s 1-1 draw between the sides may represent a decent correct score prediction.