Once appearing as strong contenders for promotion in the Championship, Norwich's season has taken a downturn. Despite this, they are still expected to outperform struggling Portsmouth.
With only two wins in their last 12 league matches, Norwich now look towards the future, sitting 12 points adrift from the playoff positions.
The remaining four games hold significance for Norwich's head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup, who aims to secure his position for the next season at Carrow Road.
On the other hand, Portsmouth, currently just four points clear of the relegation zone, are in need of a victory in their upcoming match.
Portsmouth has struggled on the road this season, with 15 losses in 21 away league games. Their best performances have come at Fratton Park.
Team news
Norwich will be missing Benjamin Chrisene, Gabriel Forsyth, Lewis Dobbin, and Lucien Mahovo. Onel Hernandez and Ante Crnac have not featured in the recent matches.
Portsmouth is dealing with several defensive injuries, with Ibane Bowat, Jacob Farrell, Hayden Matthews, Alexander Milosevic, and Conor Shaughnessy sidelined. Paddy Lane and top scorer Callum Lang have also been out of action for a few months.
The stats
At home, Norwich has lost only four out of 21 league games this season and has kept clean sheets in their last two matches against West Brom and Sunderland.
On the contrary, Portsmouth has managed just two victories in 21 away league games, suffering defeats in 11 of their last 12 Championship away fixtures.
Portsmouth has lost their last five away league games by a one-goal margin.
The previous five encounters between these teams have seen less than 2.5 goals scored.
Despite being in 13th place in the Championship, Norwich has scored the second-highest number of goals in the league, with 63 goals in 42 games.
Prediction
Despite recent losses denting their playoff hopes, Norwich's attacking prowess should overwhelm Portsmouth at Carrow Road.
Norwich has been solid at home this season, with only four defeats in 21 league games at Carrow Road. Their recent performances against strong opponents like West Brom and Sunderland show promise.
Thorup will aim for a strong finish to secure his position for the next season, making a slip-up against Portsmouth disappointing.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth's struggle away from home puts them at risk of relegation, with only 10 points collected on the road out of their total 46.
With 11 losses in their last 12 away matches, Portsmouth is unlikely to find success against Norwich, who boast a strong scoring record.