Main prediction: Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Middlesbrough and Norwich City have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 12/09 (Saturday), at Riverside Stadium, at 15:00, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Middlesbrough have won 3 time(s) and score 1.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Norwich City have won 4 time(s). Middlesbrough have a 50.00% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City.
Prediction for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
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Overview Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Middlesbrough are favourites, with odds of 2 and a 50.00% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited, with 8 win(s) against 7 for Norwich City. The odds for a Norwich City Football Club PLC win are 4.51 and a draw is 8.5.
In the EFL Championship, Middlesbrough have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, having Will Lankshear as top scorer with 5 goal(s). Meanwhile, Norwich City have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 8 conceded, and Mohamed Toure as top scorer with 3 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Middlesbrough and Norwich City
In 19 clashes, Middlesbrough have the advantage over Norwich City: 8 win(s) against 7 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 31/01/2026, in the EFL Championship. Middlesbrough won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Middlesbrough: current form
Middlesbrough have played 5 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:
3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 2 point(s) per match
8 goals scored (1.6 per match)
Top scorer: Will Lankshear (5 goal(s))
Norwich City: current form
On the other side, Norwich City also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the EFL Championship:
2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.2 point(s) per match
8 goals scored (1.6 per match)
Top scorer: Mohamed Toure (3 goal(s))
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City key players
In the EFL Championship, Will Lankshear carries Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited's attack with 5 goal(s).
The playmaker is Riley McGree, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Morgan Whittaker has 14 goal(s).
On the other side, Mohamed Toure is the name that frightens the most for The Canaries with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, José Angel Cordoba Chambers leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jovon Makama has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City statistics in the EFL Championship
Middlesbrough have an average of 11.2 corners and 1 cards per match. Meanwhile, Norwich City have 9.6 corners and 2.4 cards. See the numbers for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City in the table below.
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.85 | 2.03 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.25 | 1.32 |
Norwich City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 3.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.96 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.36 | 1.35 |
More tips for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
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Correct score prediction for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
The head-to-head record leans towards Middlesbrough and both teams usually find the net in this duel. Exact score: Middlesbrough 2-1 Norwich City. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.
Where to watch Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Check out where to watch the live match between Norwich City and Middlesbrough:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Middlesbrough and Norwich City
The line-ups for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up
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2
Callum Brittain
Defender
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3
Sam Byram
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5
Alfie Jones
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9
Tommy Conway
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10
Aidan Morris
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11
Amario Cozier-Duberry
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12
Luke Ayling
Defender
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13
Dávid Strelec
Forward
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14
Myles Peart-Harris
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29
Adilson Malanda
Defender
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31
Solomon Brynn
Goalkeeper
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Norwich City Football Club PLC line-up
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1
Vladan Kovačević
Goalkeeper
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3
Jack Stacey
Defender
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7
Pelle Mattsson
Midfielder
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11
Andre Brookes
Midfielder
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14
Benjamin Chrisene
Defender
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15
Ruairi McConville
Defender
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19
Pape Amadou Diallo
Forward
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23
Kenny Mclean
Midfielder
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29
Oscar Schwartau
Midfielder
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30
Mathias Kvistgaarden
Forward
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33
José Chambers
Defender
The Norwich City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Match: Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 12/09/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Riverside Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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