Norwich vs Blackpool prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-05-07 14:00.
The 2022/23 Championship curtain will close with a massive âwhat ifâ cast around Norwich Cityâs season, after their 2-1 loss to West Brom last time out ended their campaign-long pursuit of a play-off spot. Their backslide out of contention runs much further than just their last game, however, with David Wagnerâs men winning only once in their last ten matches (D4, L5).
Perhaps a heart-break was looming if they did have something to play for regardless, as the Canaries have failed to win on the last day in each of the last three seasons (D1, L2). Theyâll most likely return to a frustrated Carrow Road crowd then, whoâll probably find little consolation in their side doing the league-double over already relegated Blackpool if they win, although it will be the fourth consecutive H2H victory if they do.
Blackpoolâs valiant efforts to remain a Championship calibre side this season have officially fallen short, after their 3-2 defeat against Millwall put an end to their two-season stay in the division. They came from behind to equalise twice in that game before eventually going down, which highlighted their biggest weakness throughout the season, a defence that has conceded a league-high 72 Championship goals!
The Seasiders may also be fortunate their aspirations donât reside on this match, having lost their last six encounters when their final game of the season took place away from home (D2, L4). Interim manager Stephen Dobbie will at least be pushing his troops to go out with a bang, especially after breaking a 13-game winless run (D2, L11) on their travels when beating Birmingham 1-0 in their last away assignment.
Players to watch: Itâll be Teemu Pukkiâs swansong appearance for the Canaries and heâll leave the club as the fourth-highest scoring player in club history (G88), with one of those goals winning them the game in the reverse fixture. As for Blackpool, their top-scorer this season Jerry Yates will look to sign off the season with another early goal, having scored four of his last five before half-time.
Hot stat: There has been at least one goal scored in both halves in seven of Blackpoolâs last nine matches.