Probable Lineups

4-4-1-1
Norwich
4-2-3-1
Chelsea
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(40) 32 Goals 48 (72)
(28) 21 Assists 46 (50)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.7)
27.5 Average Age 26.5
181.4 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.3 (1.2)
(48%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.5) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Andrew Surman Out 6.15
John Ruddy Out 6.83
Grant Holt Doubtful 6.65
Ryan Bennett Doubtful 6.73
Steven Whittaker Doubtful 6.75
Player Reason Status Rating
Oriol Romeu Out 6.43
John Terry Doubtful 7.02
Daniel Sturridge Doubtful 6.38
Ryan Bertrand Doubtful 6.46

Team News

Norwich
  • A hip injury sustained against West Brom could see Steven Whittaker replaced by Russell Martin at right-back.
  • Chris Hughton will hope to have Grant Holt back available following a hamstring injury and the striker may return in place of Morison having scored in two of his three Premier League appearances against Chelsea.
  • Despite a first defeat in 10 games at the weekend the Canaries' manager shouldn't be rushed into too many changes elsewhere.
Chelsea
  • After Ramires and Oscar both netted from the bench in the remarkable 8-0 victory against Villa the Brazilian duo could start.
  • Lampard may be rested having been rushed back into action due to the suspension of John Obi Mikel, who is back available following his ban.
  • John Terry is likely to remain sidelined, while David Luiz could keep his place in midfield after his starring display at the weekend.

Prediction

  • Having only lost 1 of their first 6 Premier League encounters with Chelsea, Norwich haven't beaten the Blues in their last 5 attempts, conceding 14 times in that spell.
  • After their unbelievable win over Villa last time out confidence under Rafa Bentiez is at an all time high and the Londoners will be keen to stay in touch with the top two.
  • Norwich have won their last 5 league games at Carrow Road and only lost one home game all season but they may struggle to bounce back from defeat at the weekend this time out.
Prediction:
Norwich
1
3
Chelsea
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
3 Chelsea 22 9 7 75 dwwdww
11 Norwich 10 14 14 44 lwllww

Top Players

Norwich
Chelsea
R. Snodgrass 7.22
B. Johnson 6.89
S. Bassong 6.82
E. Hazard 7.3
J. Mata 7.24
D. Luiz 7.16
G. Holt 8
R. Snodgrass 6
A. Pilkington 5
F. Lampard 15
J. Mata 12
E. Hazard 9
R. Snodgrass 6
G. Holt 3
W. Hoolahan 3
J. Mata 12
E. Hazard 11
F. Torres 6

Match Forecast

Chelsea will score a long shot  
Chelsea will dominate possession  
Chelsea will score from a wingplay situation  
Norwich will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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