Norwich City vs Preston North End predictions, Mar 14, 2026

Mar 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Norwich City

Preston North End

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As Norwich City prepares to host Preston North End on March 14, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent forms that could influence the outcome of this crucial English League Championship fixture.

Norwich City comes into the match in strong form, having secured victories in four of their last five outings. This successful run has been bolstered by solid offensive play and robust defensive organization, suggesting they have found a rhythm that could prove challenging for their opponents. With home advantage at Carrow Road, the Canaries will look to capitalize on their supportive crowd and maintain momentum.

In contrast, Preston North End has struggled recently, managing to win just once in their last five matches. Their recent performances have highlighted difficulties in both attacking efficiency and defensive stability. With a dependence on their away form, this match presents a significant challenge for them.

The bookmakers reflect this dynamic, offering odds of 1.83 for a Norwich win against 4.26 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 52.6% likelihood of a home win, further supporting Norwich’s position as the favorites. However, in football, outcomes can be unpredictable, and Preston will aim to exploit any chances that arise. As such, while Norwich holds the upper hand, the match remains open to surprises.

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Norwich
56.8%		 Draw
24.8%		 Preston
18.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of English League Championship Preston: 0.81% Norwich: 0.81%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.73 3.69 4.91
MarathonBet 1.64 3.84 5.07 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.67 3.6 5
Pinnacle 1.63 3.98 5.23

Latest Results

28.02.26 Leicester City – Norwich City – 0:2
25.02.26 Norwich City – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:0
21.02.26 Norwich City – Birmingham City – 1:2
14.02.26 Norwich City – West Bromwich Albion – 3:1
10.02.26 Oxford United – Norwich City – 0:3		 06.03.26 Preston North End – Oxford United – 1:3
28.02.26 Preston North End – Millwall – 0:2
24.02.26 Swansea City – Preston North End – 1:1
20.02.26 Blackburn Rovers – Preston North End – 1:0
14.02.26 Preston North End – Watford FC – 2:2

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 17 and 13).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Norwich won 1.
  • Norwich is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Preston‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Preston may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Norwich is seen as the favorite.
  • We predict that Norwich will win today’s game, with odds of 1.65.
  • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Norwich won 5 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 24:20. (average 1.4:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Norwich won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 7:8. (average 1:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.12.25 Preston North End – Norwich City – 1:1
    11.02.25 Norwich City – Preston North End – 0:1
    22.10.24 Preston North End – Norwich City – 2:2
    13.04.24 Preston North End – Norwich City – 0:1
    09.12.23 Norwich City – Preston North End – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 36 22 8 6 74:38 36 74
    2 Middlesbrough 35 19 9 7 54:35 19 66
    3 Millwall 36 19 8 9 50:41 9 65
    4 Ipswich 35 18 10 7 61:35 26 64
    5 Hull 36 18 6 12 57:52 5 60
    6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54:45 9 57
    7 Derby 36 15 9 12 54:47 7 54
    8 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57:46 11 53
    9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45:41 4 51
    10 Bristol City 36 14 8 14 48:46 2 50
    11 Sheffield Utd 36 15 4 17 51:49 2 49
    12 Birmingham 36 13 10 13 46:47 -1 49
    13 Preston 36 12 13 11 42:43 -1 49
    14 Swansea 36 14 7 15 42:43 -1 49
    15 Stoke 36 13 8 15 39:36 3 47
    16 QPR 35 13 8 14 46:54 -8 47
    17 Norwich 35 13 6 16 47:44 3 45
    18 Charlton 36 11 11 14 34:44 -10 44
    19 Portsmouth 35 10 10 15 35:45 -10 40
    20 Blackburn 36 10 9 17 34:47 -13 39
    21 West Brom 36 9 9 18 35:53 -18 36
    22 Leicester 36 10 11 15 48:57 -9 35
    23 Oxford Utd 36 8 11 17 34:48 -14 35
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 36 1 8 27 22:73 -51 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.13 (71.78%)

    2. Middlesbrough: 8.5 (9.54%)

    3. Ipswich: 10.63 (7.63%)

    4. Millwall: 38.25 (2.12%)

    5. Preston: 100 (0.81%)

    6. Sheffield Utd: 100 (0.81%)

    7. Watford: 100 (0.81%)

    8. Stoke City: 100 (0.81%)

    9. Swansea: 100 (0.81%)

    10. Derby: 100 (0.81%)

    11. Bristol City: 100 (0.81%)

    12. Birmingham: 100 (0.81%)

    13. Norwich: 100 (0.81%)

    14. Southampton: 200.25 (0.41%)

    15. Wrexham: 200.25 (0.41%)

    16. QPR: 200.25 (0.41%)

    17. Hull City: 200.25 (0.41%)

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