Norwich City face a key Championship trip to Pride Park to take on Derby County on Tuesday night. Both sides are mired in poor form, making this a critical fixture for their respective seasons. Norwich City sit 20th in the Championship on 12 points after 12 games, a record of four wins and eight losses that leaves them 13 points behind the league leaders.
Norwich sit 20th in the table with 12 points from 12 games, having lost four of their last five. Their only recent victory was a 3-1 away win at Charlton Athletic a week ago, where Mathias Kvistgaarden scored and assisted. That result on Saturday 24 October saw Paris Maghoma and an own goal complete the comeback after going a goal down. Derby have also struggled, failing to win any of their last four matches.
Recent form
Norwich's form has been inconsistent, with the win at Charlton providing a rare bright spot. Their recent form over the last five matches is one win and four losses. Prior to that, they suffered defeats to Southampton, Swansea, and Bolton. The team has conceded 22 goals this season while scoring 20, a defensive record they will need to tighten. Derby's recent run includes draws with Sheffield United and Wrexham and losses to Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers.
Team news and context
Norwich's last starting lineup featured Grimshaw in goal, with Stacey and Chrisene as full-backs. The midfield trio of Jacob Wright, Mattsson and Paris Maghoma provided the platform for the win at Charlton. Top scorer M. Touré, with five goals this term, will be a key threat. The immediate focus after the final whistle on Tuesday will shift to preparations for their next fixture, a home game against Watford on Saturday 31 October. Watford currently sit 21st in the table, making it another key match in the battle to move up the standings. A positive result at Pride Park would provide vital momentum ahead of that match.
