LiontipsManchester City vs Norwich. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (August 21, 2021).
Command Analysis
Manchester City are the reigning champion of the Premier League. They won the title for the seventh time in their history. In 38 rounds, the Sky Blues chalked up 27 victories and drew five times, which was enough to top the standings. In the final rounds, City beat Newcastle (4:3) and Everton (5:0).
City gave the best attacking performance in the league with 83 goals, while also enjoying the most reliable defense.
The new season started with a defeat from Leicester in the FA Community Shield: the Sky Blues conceded a penalty at the very end of the game. Man City also lost their Premier League opener against Tottenham in London (0:1).
Earlier in the summer, City signed Jack Grealish from Aston Villa for 117.5 million.
Pep Guardiola won't be able to rely on the services of Delap, Foden, and Gundogan.
Norwich got promoted this year. The second strongest league in England is considered one of the toughest tournaments in the world, but Norwich did well in it. Over 46 rounds, the Canaries scored 29 victories and drew 10 times, which brought them 97 points and the desired ticket to the Premier League.
In the final rounds, Newcastle beat Queens Park Rangers (3:1), Reading (4:1), and drew with Barnsley (2:2). Daniel Farke's hosted Liverpool in the Premier League opener last week and suffered a crushing defeat (0: 3).
The team was strengthened by the signings of Ben Gibson from Burnley (9.3 mln), Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen (11 mln), Josh Sargentalsofrom Werder Bremen (9.5 mln), and Christos Tzolis from PAOK (11 million) moved to Norwich.
Byram has a thigh injury. There are doubts over the availability of Placheta, Hugill, and Hernandez.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Manchester City won 3 of their last 5 games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
Goals were scored in both halves in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet played in the last 3 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Norwich looked really good in the Championship last season, but now they have opponents of a different level. In our opinion, the guests have practically no chance of success. Man City lost two games in a row, but we believe that Pep Guardiola will be able to motivate his team.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-3) to Manchester City.
We expect continuous attacks from City. Once they score a goal, they will be unstoppable.
Second bet - total over 4 goals.
