Norwich City and Preston North End will battle for three points in the EFL Championship at Carrow Road on Saturday (October 8).
The hosts shared the spoils last time out in a 1-1 draw at Reading on Tuesday. Both goals came in the second half, with Grant Hanley and Jeff Hendrick scoring within ten minutes of one another.
Preston, meanwhile, claimed a 1-0 home win against West Brom, with Emil Riis netting what turned out to be the only goal of the game. The victory snapped a four-game winless run for the Lancashire outfit and propelled them to 11th spot in the standings, having garnered 16 points from 12 games.
Norwich are second, joint-level with table-toppers Sheffield United on 24 points.
Norwich City vs Preston North End Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Norwich City vs Preston North End Prediction
Norwich's positive start to the season augurs well for their hopes of promotion to the top flight. Their strong home form has been the driving force behind their promotion quest.
The Canaries have been one of the most potent teams in attack but might have to grind out a result against the league's meanest defence. Preston are on a six-game unbeaten run on the road, but their poor record at Carrow Road could be their undoing.
Preston have made life difficult for their opponents this season. The trend should continue on Saturday, but Norwich should do just enough to grind out a win.
Prediction: Norwich City 1-0 Preston North End
Norwich City vs Preston North End Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Norwich City to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Teemu Pukki to score any time