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If Arsenal could have drawn any side in the EFL Cup, they would probably have chosen Norwich City, whom they meet in a last 16 clash. For the Canaries’ record against Arsenal is woeful. Norwich City have managed just two wins, ironically both at Arsenal, in the last 26 meetings since 1985. Furthermore, they have conceded a combined 20 goals in the last six trips to the North London club.
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Norwich’s path to the last 16 saw them defeat Swindon Town 3-2 and Charlton Athletic 4-1 at home, before winning 3-1 at Brentford. All those teams are in lower divisions than the Championship side. The Canaries’ league form has been good, having remained unbeaten in their previous eight games after Sunday’s East Anglia derby at Ipswich, which they won 1-0. They sit sixth in the Championship, just seven points behind leaders Wolves.
Arsenal also played on Sunday, and won 5-2 at Everton, getting back on track after last week’s 2-1 reverse at Watford. The Gunners sit fifth in the Premier League, nine points behind leaders Manchester City. Our Arsenal vs Norwich City preview suggests that the hosts should have too much fire-power for the Championship side and that there may be a few goals in the game. We also highlight in our Arsenal vs Norwich City predictions that Arsenal are value to win by two clear goals.
Arsenal vs Norwich City Prediction and Betting Advice
Arsenal have hardly set the world alight in the EFL Cup so far. They needed a Theo Walcott goal to see off Doncaster Rovers in a dour 1-0 home win last month. However, their Premier League form has been solid, if unspectacular. They scored four to beat Leicester on the opening day and their home form since has been decent, with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, and two successive 2-0 victories over West Brom and Brighton.
Norwich conceded in each of their three previous EPL Cup games to lower-league opposition, although they have won four successive Championship games on the road. They have the ability to soak up the pressure, but likewise, Arsenal are more than capable of breaking down stubborn rear-guards, particularly at home.
Games between these two are usually far from dull, and while the last three meetings have failed to yield three or more goals, all but one of the previous eight clashes had three goals or more. It is rare that goals are not a feature when these two clash.
Given that Arsenal’s home form has been good, we expect them to win and win comfortably. Norwich may be good for a goal, but erring on the side of caution, our Arsenal vs Norwich City betting tips conclude that over 2.5 goals might be the best bet, with the Gunners coming out on top. The double looks fair value with Coral, who evidently expect this scenario to bear fruit.
Norwich’s record of conceding at Arsenal is a trend worth exploring. The Gunners have scored three or more goals against Norwich in five of their last six visits to The Emirates Stadium and have won six of the last 11 meetings overall by two clear goals.
Likewise, Arsenal’s last three home games against better opposition than Norwich have seen them win by two clear goals or more. Given their indifferent league form, perhaps, the best the Gunners can hope for is another long cup run and a place in the top four at the end of the season. While Arsene Wenger could make some changes, he still has the likes of prolific scorer Olivier Giroud to call upon and everywhere you look, there is attacking depth in the squad.
Norwich had a tough derby on Sunday and the prospect of going to Arsenal after such an emotionally-charged game will perhaps take the edge off Daniel Farke’s side. At current EFL Cup odds, banking on Arsenal to win by two clear goals makes perfect sense. Our friends at 10Bet are extremely generous to offer a Gunners’ win by more than 1.5 goals, as they factor out the draw. In fact, this would appear to provide one of the better Arsenal vs Norwich City bets on offer in our soccer tips today. This is a good trend that has borne dividends in the past and 10BET are tempting us to follow it again.
