Middlesbrough vs Norwich Predictions

• Both teams have got on the scoresheet in each of the last five meetings
• Norwich have scored in 11 of their past 12 matches
• Boro have won three of their last four home games 2-1

Boro to boost their Championship playoff claims

Middlesbrough are still in with a shout of a Championship playoff spot with two games remaining and they can boost their chances with a narrow win over Norwich.

Meetings between these two are rarely boring, and each of the last five meetings have seen both teams get on the scoresheet, so we predict a home win with goals at each end.

Norwich parted company with manager Johannes Hoff Thorup this week after their own playoff hopes died following a run which has seen them win just one of their past ten matches.

Four defeats from their last five matches all-but ended the Canaries’ campaign and Boro can take advantage at the weekend with their visitors having little left to play for.

Middlesbrough haven’t been at their best either, losing three of their last fixtures, but only promoted Leeds have been too good for Boro in their last four home league matches.

Michael Carrick’s men have won three of their last four home games 2-1 and that looks a solid correct-score bet on Saturday.

Norwich have scored in 11 of their past 12 matches so a consolation goal can’t be ruled out with the pressure off.