Norwich v Middlesbrough predictions and free football tips

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Norwich City v Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday

Where to watch

Sky Sports Main Event & Football, 12.30pm Saturday

Best bet

Norwich
1pt 5-6 Betway

Match preview

Championship leaders Norwich bowed out of the FA Cup last weekend with a 1-0 loss at Barnsley but promotion is their overwhelming priority and they can make it four league wins in four by beating playoff-chasing Middlesbrough.

The Canaries were toothless against the Tykes with key attackers Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell missing through injury, and their threat reduced further when Jordan Hugill suffered a hamstring strain in the second half.

However, Cantwell and Pukki have been back in training this week and can help the Canaries to their 17th league win of the season.

Boro lost ground with a 3-0 loss at home to Rotherham on Wednesday and will need to play much better to have any hope of success in Norfolk.

They could welcome back key defender Dael Fry, who is rated doubtful by gaffer Neil Warnock, but are still without first choice right back Anfernee Dijksteel and winger Marcus Tavernier.

Key stat

Norwich have won eight of their last ten league fixtures

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