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Preview: Norwich and Cardiff set to deliver a dynamic match with former team-mates shining on the field

Preview: Norwich and Cardiff set to deliver a dynamic match with former team-mates shining on the field

It's surprising to see a match at Carrow Road on Saturday with little at stake, given the importance of the final day in the league.

Norwich and Cardiff have had disappointing seasons, with Norwich out of playoff contention and Cardiff already relegated to League One.

Both teams could relax and enjoy the game, as the result won't affect the Championship standings, allowing fans to have a good day out.

Team news

Norwich will be without Lucien Mahovo, Ben Chrisene, and Lewis Dobbin, but Ante Crnac and Matej Jurasek are close to returning and will be assessed.

Anwar El Ghazi, Jak Alnwick, and Isaak Davies are still unavailable for Cardiff.

With nothing to lose, both teams might give young players a chance in the final match of the season.

The stats

Norwich hasn't won in their last six games.

Cardiff's winless run extends to seven matches.

In four of Norwich's last six home games, both teams scored.

Despite their struggles, Cardiff has scored in six of their last nine away matches.

In the last three meetings, both teams scored in games with over 2.5 goals.

Cardiff suffered a 4-1 defeat in their last visit to Carrow Road.

Prediction

This match will be of interest not only to Norwich and Cardiff fans but also to two former Arsenal players, Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey, who will be in the dugouts at Carrow Road.

Wilshere, overseeing Norwich, will likely aim for a more attacking approach after a conservative draw in his first game in charge.

Expect Norwich to showcase their attacking prowess, having scored 67 goals this season, second only to Leeds in the Championship.

Cardiff, playing without pressure, can also contribute to an exciting game, with Ramsey looking to end the season positively by outshining his former teammate.

Given the history of goals in their previous encounters, this match could see both teams scoring in a high-scoring game, typical of the little pressure on the final day.