EPL stats preview: Matchweek 3 - Norwich City vs Southampton

Norwich City takes on Southampton in a battle of equals

Norwich City will take on Southampton at Carrow Road in a battle of equals.

Just three years ago, both teams clashed in a League One fixture. The two teams have come a long way since then. The hosts are still waiting for their first league win of the season after a busy summer where they brought in the likes of Ricky van Wolfswinkel.

On the other hand, Southampton have a decent striker in form of England international Rickie Lambert. The match is evenly poised with both strike forces in good form as fans expect an open and a high scoring game.

Let’s have a look at what stats have to offer for Norwich City vs Southampton

- This will the 100th meeting between the two sides in all competitions.

-  Norwich have drawn 5 of their last 6 matches against Southampton in all competitions.

- Norwich are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League.

- Southampton are unbeaten in their last seven matches against the Canaries.

- Four points is Southampton’s best ever return from their opening two games of a Premier League season.

- Southampton have conceded just two goals in their last six away games in the Premier League.