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Championship | Gameweek 13
Nov 2, 2024 at 3pm UK
Cardiff City Stadium
Norwich logo

Cardiff
vs.
Norwich

Preview: Cardiff City vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Cardiff City play host to Norwich City on Saturday afternoon looking to continue their renaissance in the second tier.

At a time when the Bluebirds sit in 20th position in the Championship standings, Norwich are in eighth spot after a succession of draws.


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Cardiff City interim manager Omer Riza pictured on September 14, 2024© Imago

In the days after parting ways with Erol Bulut, Cardiff's hierarchy were being judged for not having a long-term successor in place at a time when they were cut adrift at the bottom of the table.

However, that has since proven to be an inspired decision with Omer Riza having guided the Bluebirds on a five-match unbeaten streak either side of the international break.

Three wins and two draws have been accumulated during that period, Cardiff posting important wins over Millwall, Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth.

Last weekend's goalless draw at West Bromwich Albion was equally impressive given that Cardiff have not posted a Championship win on their travels since April.

While everyone will want greater stability at some point, Cardiff's board are right to maintain their current position even though they are now one point above the drop zone.

Norwich are another team who are on a lengthy streak without defeat, Johannes Hoff Thorup's side going seven matches without losing in the second tier.

Some momentum has been lost, however, with four draws featuring during that run, the Canaries having to valiantly fight back for shares of the spoils during their last two matches.

After a 2-2 draw at Preston North End, Norwich found their long-standing unbeaten run at Carrow Road under real threat when going 3-1 behind versus Middlesbrough.

Nevertheless, two goals in the final 19 minutes earned a dramatic 3-3 draw, keeping the East Anglian outfit within one point of the playoffs.

Cardiff City Championship form:

Norwich City Championship form:


Team News

Norwich Head Coach Johannes Hoff Thorup during the Pre-Season Friendly match at Carrow Road on August 3, 2024© Imago

Riza may see no reason to make any changes to the Cardiff side that earned a share of the spoils at West Brom.

Aaron Ramsey is one of several Cardiff players who are expected to be missing from this contest, but Kion Etete is pushing for a first appearance in the squad this season after a hamstring injury.

Norwich will be forced into at least one change with Kenny McLean starting a three-match ban for his red card versus Middlesbrough.

Jacob Sorensen could be recalled to take the Scotland international's place with Thorup reluctant to take risks with a number of players as they bid to return after injury.

Christian Fassnacht and Tony Springett are two players who may feature in the squad having taken part in training this week.


Cardiff City possible starting lineup:
Alnwick; Ng, Goutas, Chambers, O'Dowda; Robertson, Turnbull; Tanner, Colwill, El Ghazi; Robinson

Norwich City possible starting lineup:
Long; Fisher, Duffy, Cordoba, Doyle; Slimane, Sorensen, Marcondes; Crnac, Sargent, Sainz


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We say: Cardiff City 2-2 Norwich City

This has all the makings of an entertaining contest with Cardiff continuing to head in the right direction under Riza. However, Norwich have shown enough in recent games to suggest that they are still playing well enough to earn a share of the spoils.



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