Our prediction for this Championship match:
Norwich
Match Time & Date:
30/09/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Birmingham City
Norwich City will look to recover from an embarrassing 6-2 loss to Plymouth when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 9. The Canaries have been struggling at the back of late, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the promotion-chasing hosts. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Adam Idah, who scored a brace at the weekend, whereas all Grant Hanley, Borja Sainz, Jakob Sorensen, Josh Sargent, and Marcelino Nunez are sidelined with injuries.
The Blues, on the other hand, were beaten by both Watford and Preston in the previous two away games in the Championship, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. The likes of Keshi Anderson, Ethan Laird, George Hall, and Tyler Roberts are injured for the visiting side. In their last meeting at Carrow Road Norwich City defeated Birmingham City 3-1.
Highlighted Player (John Ruddy):
John Ruddy is a goalkeeper who was born in St Ives, England on 24 October, 1986. He played for a number of English clubs in the past and he started his senior career at Cambridge United. After making 39 appearances for Cambridge, he signed a deal with Everton for a fee of £250,000.
However, he failed to establish himself as the team’s first-choice shoot-stopper and as a result, he spent a bit part of his career on loan at Walsall, Rushden and Diamonds, Chester City, Stockport County, Wrexham, Bristol City, Crewe Alexandra and Motherwell. In 2010 he made a right decision when he signed for Norwich city for an undisclosed fee as he was immediately given the number 1 shirt. Two years later he received his first England call-up as Roy Hodgson decided to bring him to Euro 2012 finals.
However, Ruddy was forced to withdraw from the squad through injury. John Ruddy is married to Laura and his nickname is “The Iceman”. He was named Norwich City Players’ Player of the Year for the 2011/2012 season.
Highlighted Team (Norwich):
After spending only one season in the Premier League, Norwich City dropped to the Championship at the end of the 2015/2016 campaign. Norwich City are located in Norwich, Norfolk and they welcome their rivals at Carrow Road.
The stadium was built and opened in 1935 and the capacity of the venues is 27,137 (all-seater). However the stadium’s record attendance is 43,984. The Canaries have won two League Cup trophies (1973, 1975) and their main rivals are Ipswich Town. The two teams have been facing each other in the East Anglian Derby since 1902.
The colour of Norwich City’s home kit is yellow and green and that is the main reason why they are known as the Canaries. The likes of Kevin Keeland, Ian Culverhouse, Steve Bruce, Duncan Forbes, Mark Bowen, Darren Huckerby, Ian Crook, Martin Peters, Darren Eadier, Chris Sutton and Iwan Roberts are notable footballers who played for the Carrow Road outfit in the past.
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