Cardiff – Norwich

Cardiff host Norwich in what promises to be a decisive clash for both sides. The Bluebirds sit precariously in 21st place with just four points from seven games, having failed to win any matches and conceding 11 goals, while the Canaries sit comfortably in 12th with nine points, three victories and a perfectly balanced goal‑difference. A win for Cardiff could lift them out of the relegation zone, whereas Norwich will be looking to close the gap on the playoff places and turn their goal‑scoring consistency into more points. Their head‑to‑head record this season offers Norwich a slight edge, but with Cardiff desperate for a breakthrough, the encounter is set to be fiercely contested.