Match Preview: Norwich City vs Sheffield United
Date and Time: 24 Aug 2024 at 14:00 UTC
Stadium: Carrow Road
City: Norwich
Referee: Josh Smith
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2023-04-01: Norwich City 0-1 Sheffield United
– 2022-10-22: Sheffield United 2-2 Norwich City
– 2020-03-07: Sheffield United 1-0 Norwich City
– 2019-12-08: Norwich City 1-2 Sheffield United
– 2019-01-26: Norwich City 2-2 Sheffield United
Team Formations and Key Players:
Norwich City:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Angus Gunn (1)
– Defenders: Jack Stacey (3), José Córdoba (33), Shane Duffy (4), Callum Doyle (6)
– Midfielders: Marcelino Núñez (26), Kenny McLean (23), Onel Hernández (25), Gabriel Forsyth (41), Borja Sainz (7)
– Forward: Josh Sargent (9)
– Key Players:
– Josh Sargent: Leading forward, essential for their attack, already on the scoresheet this season.
– Angus Gunn: Solid goalkeeper.
– Borja Sainz: Creative influence in midfield.
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Sheffield United:
– Formation: Likely to play a 3-4-2-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Michael Cooper (1)
– Defenders: Alfie Gilchrist (2), Anel Ahmedhodžić (15), Jack Robinson (19)
– Midfielders: Harrison Burrows (14), Ollie Arblaster (4), Vinicius Souza (21), Gustavo Hamer (8), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (11), Callum O’Hare (10)
– Forward: Kieffer Moore (9)
– Key Players:
– Gustavo Hamer: Creative midfielder, capable of goalscoring.
– Kieffer Moore: Main forward, goal-scoring threat.
– Michael Cooper: Dependable between the posts.
Recent Form:
Norwich City:
– Norwich City 2-2 Blackburn Rovers
– Showed resilience to draw against strong opposition.
– Norwich City 4-3 Stevenage
– High-scoring match, showcasing attacking prowess but defensive concerns.
– Oxford United 2-0 Norwich City
– Poor away performance needing a recovery.
Sheffield United:
– Sheffield United 2-2 QPR
– Captured a draw in a competitive fixture.
– Sheffield United 4-2 Wrexham
– Demonstrated strong attacking capabilities.
– Preston North End 0-2 Sheffield United
– Solid away performance, maintained a clean sheet.
Strengths and Considerations:
Norwich City:
– Strengths: Dynamic attack with Sargent and Sainz. Home advantage at Carrow Road.
– Considerations: Shaky defense, need for stability at the back.
Sheffield United:
– Strengths: Solid recent form, capable midfield with Hamer and O’Hare controlling the game.
– Considerations: Defensive consistency, handling Norwich’s offensive setup.
Prediction:
Considering both teams’ recent performances and past encounters:
– Final Score: Norwich City 2-2 Sheffield United
– Predicted Scorers:
– Norwich City: Josh Sargent, Borja Sainz
– Sheffield United: Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore
This match is expected to be closely contested with both teams showing their attacking strengths. Norwich’s home advantage will be key, but Sheffield United’s form suggests they’ll be tough to beat. A high-scoring draw looks likely.
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