With the battle to escape relegation intensifying for Norwich City, the Canneries faces a significant test ahead of their clash against Tottenham Hotspurs at the Carrow Road. The match is scheduled for 28th December with kickoff at 20:30 GMT.
Coach Daniel Farke has had some moments in the Premier League, with the most epic one being their win over Manchester City. However, this could the last kicks of a dying horse as the side face relegation troubles.
The side is currently 19th on the Premier League with only 12 points tied with Watford, who are currently last on the League. The team has managed to pull off a single win in their last 6 league matches.
Tottenham is enjoying a renaissance under new coach Jose Mourinho. The side is currently 7th on the table with 26 points. The side has suffered only 2 losses in their past 6 matches. The new energy has seen the spark in performances.
Jose Mourinho failed to register a win over his former teams, Manchester United and Chelsea. Despite the disappointment, Mourinho taking over the mantle for Pochettino has rejuvenated the side.
Norwich City vs. Tottenham Head to Head
Both sides have met 10 times, with Tottenham picking up 5 wins while Norwich pulling off 3 wins. Here is a look at their past encounters:
Norwich 0-3 Tottenham
Tottenham 3-0 Norwich
Norwich 1-0 Tottenham
Tottenham 2-0 Norwich
Norwich 1-1 Tottenham
Tottenham 1-1 Norwich
Tottenham 1-2 Norwich
Norwich 0-2 Tottenham
Norwich Team News
Pukki Party has also been on the dial when it is time to face off against the big 6 teams. Pukki has been on formidable form despite the goal drought over the past matches. The linkup with Cantwell has been active during big matches for the side.
However, Daniel Farke faces an injury with the torn knee ligament injury picked up the center back Ben Godfrey. Other injury woes include a center back Timm Klose, who is recuperating from a knee injury and center forward Josip Drmic, who has a hamstring injury that has ruled him out of 7 matches for the Canneries.
Tottenham Team News
Left-winger Heung-min Son will be missing from the lineup after picking up a red card suspension with an expected return on 2nd January 2020. Another winger who has been injured for a while is Erick Lamela, who suffered a hamstring injury.
Skipper Hugo Lloris continues an elbow injury and will be replaced with in-form Gazzaniga. Three players are on the risk of a yellow card suspension, including central midfielder Moussa Sissoko, defensive midfielder Eric Dier, and central midfielder Harry Winks.
Prediction and Odds
Norwich City has a tendency to bring their A-game against the “Big 6” teams. This will be put to the test.
Tottenham win
Double Chance
Goals Over 1.5
Pukki to Score