Our Preston vs Norwich Prediction: 2-1
Preston vs Norwich in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Preston vs Norwich prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Oxford Utd vs Preston
Determined to maintain their recent success, Preston must win following their 2-1 England Championship victory against Oxford Utd on December 13. In that match, Preston had 45% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oxford Utd | 55% | 11 (6) | 1.72 | 50 |
 Preston | 45% | 6 (2) | 0.61 | 35 |
Norwich's Last Match – Norwich vs Southampton
Norwich will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England Championship victory over Southampton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Norwich saw 37% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norwich | 37% | 8 (5) | 1.68 | 43 |
 Southampton | 63% | 8 (4) | 2.11 | 35 |
Preston vs Norwich Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Norwich average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Preston 17-12
Norwich 13-18
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.5
Norwich to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Lineups
Preston (3-5-2) : Daniel Iversen, Odel Offiah, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentín, Harrison Armstrong, Ben Whiteman, Alfie Devine, Thierry Small, Michael Smith, Lewis Dobbin
Norwich (4-2-3-1) : Vladan Kovacevic, Kellen Fisher, Ruairi McConville, Harry Darling, Benjamin Chrisene, Kenny McLean, Pelle Mattsson, Forson Amankwah, Jacob Wright, Oscar Schwartau, Jovon Makama