Blackburn's home games have been marred by the protests against Steve Kean, so an away trip will provide some welcome relief for the beleaguered manager. History may be on his side – Blackburn have won four and lost none of their last eight matches in all competitions against Norwich, and they recorded a victory over Newcastle in the Carling Cup on Wednesday. But the hosts have lost just one of their last 16 league games at Carrow Road and will be looking to build on last week's encouraging draw with Liverpool. Ian McCourt

Venue Carrow Road

Tickets £23-£33 (0844 826 1902)

Last season n/a

Referee A Taylor

This season's matches 2 Y7, R0, 3.50 cards per game

Odds Norwich Evens Blackburn 13-5 Draw 12-5

Norwich

Subs from Rudd, De Laet, Jackson, Morison, Surman, C Martin, Drury, Wilbrahim, Ball, Crofts, Smith, Lappin, Francomb, Dawkin Doubtful None

Injured Ayala (knee, 5 Nov), Whitbread (hamstring, 5 Nov), Vaughan (knee, Jan), Ward (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Form guide DWLWWL

Disciplinary record Y9 R2

Leading scorer Pilkington 3

Blackburn

Subs from Olsson, Yakubu, Bunn, Hanley, Petrovic, Slew, Rochina, Goodwillie, Anderson, Ribeiro

Doubtful None Injured Grella (hip, 5 Nov), Nelsen (knee, 5 Nov), Salgado (hamstring, 5 Nov), Dunn (calf, 5 Nov)

Suspended None

Form guide LDLLWD

Disciplinary record Y23 R1

Leading scorer Yakubu, Formica 2

Match pointers

• Norwich have kept just three clean sheets in their last 25 home league matches, going back to last season

• The last two meetings between these sides at Carrow Road ended 1-1

• The hosts have scored a higher proportion of headed goals (45%) than any other Premier League team

• Steven Nzonzi has committed more fouls (22) than any other top-flight player this season

• Grant Holt has committed more fouls (21) and won more free-kicks (20) than any other Norwich player