Norwich v Brighton

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Championship outfit Norwich City will head into this upcoming FA Cup 3rd round tie against Premier League visitors Brighton in confident mood as The Canaries picked up a third win in four games thanks to a 2-1 home win against Coventry City last Saturday in the Championship.

Brighton find themselves stuck in a bit of a rut in recent times as The Seagulls have now failed to win any of their last eight matches in all competitions and includes being involved in six draws along with being handed two defeats in the shape of losses incurred against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

Norwich City had previously picked up important victories over the likes of Millwall and Luton Town along with a point gained by way of a 1-1 draw at home with QPR, so Johannes Thorup's side will fancy their chances of turning over their Premier League counterparts with home advantage this Saturday.

However, it should be noted that prior to their recent four-game unbeaten sequence, the hosts had previously failed to win any of their preceding four games overall which included being dealt three defeats in the process.

Indeed, losses to QPR 3-0, Burnley 2-1 and Sunderland 2-1 suggest Norwich City are by no means favourites for the win here but the goals market appeals as seven out of Norwich City's last 10 games have resulted in both teams scoring.

Brighton will be desperate to halt an eight-match winless run in all competitions on Saturday afternoon when the south coast visitors make their way to Carrow Road for this upcoming 3rd round FA Cup tie against Norwich City having drawn six and lost twice within this period.

All eight games have been played in the English top flight so this must be taken into consideration as losses incurred against Fulham and rivals Crystal Palace have been tempered by picking up points in six stalemates, three of which have been achieved away from home.

Draws on the road at Leicester City 2-2, West Ham 1-1 and Aston Villa 2-2 show The Seagulls are more than capable of scoring goals on their travels and indeed, results overall away from home suggest Brighton also stand a decent chance of progressing further in this domestic cup competition.

Fabian Hürzeler's side have been dealt just three defeats within their previous 14 outings on the road while also collecting six wins in the process but the goals market looks highly promising especially as eight out of Brighton's last 10 away games in all competitions have produced goals for both teams as well.

Norwich City v Brighton Verdict

Both Norwich City and Brighton have reasonable claims for a win here so the prospect of both teams scoring looks favourable.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Norwich City win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.20

Correct Score: Brighton 2-1 @ 8.50