Preston v Norwich prediction
Team pages: Preston · Norwich · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Preston v Norwich, Championship on Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Preston host Norwich in the Championship on Saturday 28 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Preston have conceded 24 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
12 of Norwich’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Preston are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Norwich have lost their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
11 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Preston have one win, one draw and six defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 0.75 and conceding 2.13. Preston have scored nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Both teams scored in 10 of Norwich’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Norwich have two wins, no draws and six defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.38. Norwich have scored 17 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Norwich have conceded 21 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Preston (24th) and Norwich (21st) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Norwich the stronger side, 205 rating points above Preston (Norwich 1423, Preston 1218, after at least 335 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 14 March 2026, finished Norwich 2–0 Preston.
Team news
Predicted Preston XI (3-4-1-2): D. Iversen, J. Storey, O. Offiah, A. Hughes, J. Thompson, L. Leroy, A. Devine, S. Mills, T. Small, C. Lang, D. Burgzorg — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Alfie Devine (3.2 per match over 13 appearances, one goal) and Jordan Storey (3.0 per match over 11 appearances) have been Preston’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Preston (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Alfie Devine averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 1044 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Jordan Storey averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 913 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Norwich XI (4-2-3-1): V. Kovačević, J. Córdoba, R. McConville, J. Stacey, B. Chrisene, P. Mattsson, A. Brooks, O. Schwartau, K. McLean, J. Wright, M. Kvistgaarden — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Stacey (4.3 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and two assists) and D. Yongwa (4.1 per match over five appearances) have been Norwich’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Norwich (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Stacey averages 3.1 tackles per 90 over 877 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. D. Yongwa averages 4.5 tackles per 90 over 342 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last five appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Deepdale
- Head-to-head (last 6): Preston 1 · draws 3 · Norwich 2 · 1.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Preston 0W 1D 4L · Norwich 0W 0D 5L
Preston v Norwich (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Preston for / against | Line | Norwich for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.25 for · 16 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.75 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.75 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.25 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.88 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Preston
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 3.2 | 1 | — |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | — |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Gibbs n 8 | 45.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 36.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pol Valentín n 8 | 58 | 3.7 |
| C. Wiley n 8 | 44.3 | 2.8 |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 2.5 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 2.2 |
| A. Moran n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
Norwich
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Mattsson n 8 | 89.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Makama n 8 | 50.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | — |
| M. Kvistgaarden n 8 | 45 | 2 | 1.8 | — |
| S. Field n 8 | 31.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 | — |
| D. Yongwa n 8 | 57.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crnac n 8 | 25 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| A. Musaba n 8 | 46.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| M. Touré n 8 | 59.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| O. Schwartau n 8 | 57.6 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| J. Makama n 8 | 50.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Touré n 8 | 59.4 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Jacob Wright n 8 | 58.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| O. Schwartau n 8 | 57.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| M. Kvistgaarden n 8 | 45 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| P. Maghoma n 8 | 40.8 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Yongwa n 8 | 57.4 | 4.1 |
| J. Stacey n 8 | 82.3 | 3.6 |
| P. Mattsson n 8 | 89.4 | 2.6 |
| A. Ben Slimane n 8 | 47.5 | 2.6 |
| B. Chrisene n 8 | 77.3 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Kovačević n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| D. Grimshaw n 8 | 84.4 | 1.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Preston v Norwich — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-14 Norwich 2–0 Preston
- 2025-12-20 Preston 1–1 Norwich
- 2025-02-11 Norwich 0–1 Preston
- 2024-10-22 Preston 2–2 Norwich
- 2024-04-13 Preston 0–1 Norwich
- 2023-12-09 Norwich 0–0 Preston
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Norwich?
- In their last 6 meetings, Preston won 1, Norwich won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Preston and Norwich?
- Recent form — Preston 0W 1D 4L; Norwich 0W 0D 5L.
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