West Ham United vs Norwich City
Ground: Upton Park
Referee: Michael Oliver
Referee's stats: 17 Matches, Red Cards: 2, Yellow Cards: 65
Stat - Michael Oliver has produced an average of 3.82 yellow cards per game this season.
Norwich City go into this game high on confidence from their valiant display against Man City just three days ago. They also venture into this match with the knowledge that they have only lost one of the last nine league meetings with West Ham United.
Between these two teams, they have both kept the most amount of clean sheets in the bottom half. Their only downfall is the lack of goals the other end of the pitch. Norwich have also failed to bring on a substitute who has subsequently scored at all this season.
With both sides perceived as very defensive, the preview on paper does not make for a very exciting prospect. However, with both teams desperate for a win this matchup may prove to surprise a few.
Neither side will want to concede early so my prediction is that it will begin a very tight affair and if a goal comes it will probably be from a set-piece. This also has the feel of a game that will open up in the second half as both teams will want the win and shouldn't be content with a draw.
Score Prediction 1:2
odds @ 15/1 bet365.com
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