Preston vs Norwich: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Preston vs Norwich: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

December 20, 2025 | Deepdale | Championship | 12:30 GMT

Preston and Norwich face off in this Championship clash, with Preston looking to keep up the pressure on the automatic promotion spots and Norwich looking to strengthen their quest to make it out of the relegation zone.

Key Betting Tips: Preston win @ 2.15

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS @ 2.10

Preston vs Norwich Predicted Lineups

Preston Predicted Lineup: Iversen, Offiah, Storey, Hughes, Valentin, Armstrong, Devine, Small, Whiteman, Dobbin, Jebbison

Norwich Predicted Lineup: Kovacevic, Fisher, McConville, Darling, Chrisene, McLean, Mattsson, Amankwah, Wright, Schwartau, Makama

Preston vs Norwich Current Form and Standings

Preston currently sit in 3rd in the Championship and have had an excellent start to the season. The joint second-best defence paired with some solid attacking stats makes them one of the most difficult sides to play in the division.

Norwich currently sit down in 23rd place and are three points from safety at this stage. A run of more positive results will give them some much-needed confidence ahead of the rest of the campaign.

Preston vs Norwich Head-to-Head Timeline

11.02.25 Norwich 0-1 Preston

22.10.24 Preston 2-2 Norwich

13.04.24 Preston 0-1 Norwich

09.12.23 Norwich 0-0 Preston

14.01.23 Preston 0-4 Norwich

Preston Last 5 Matches

Watford 1-1 Preston

Sheff Wed 2-3 Preston

Preston 1-1 Wrexham

Preston 1-1 Coventry

Oxford 1-2 Preston

Norwich Last 5 Matches

Norwich 1-1 Oxford

Norwich 3-1 QPR

Watford 3-2 Norwich

Sheff Utd 1-1 Norwich

Norwich 2-1 Southampton

Preston vs Norwich Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 33.30% confidence in a Preston win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Preston vs Norwich Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Preston win @ 2.15 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted a Preston win; both teams' recent form, alongside Preston's excellent start, justifies this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Preston vs Norwich

Lewis Dobbin (Preston): Dobbin has been in very solid form for Preston this season, scoring four and assisting five in 17 games so far. He will be hoping to continue this good form to catch the eye of his parent club, Aston Villa.

Jovon Makama (Norwich City): Makama has been in good form considering Norwich's struggles and has scored six league goals so far. If Norwich are to begin a climb up the table, Makama will likely be an important part.

Preston vs Norwich Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: Sky Sports +
• Referee: Stephen Martin
• Stadium Information: Deepdale is home to Preston and has a capacity of 23,408.