Main prediction: Norwich City to win in regular time

Alternative tip: double chance Norwich City

Other market: over 10.5 corners

This 01/09 (Tuesday), Stoke City and Norwich City return to action in the EFL Championship 2026/27. The match will be at Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia), at 20:00.

Stoke City arrive for this match with 1 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Norwich City have won 3 time(s). Norwich City have a 32% chance of winning according to the bookies.

The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Stoke City vs Norwich City and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Stoke City vs Norwich City

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Overview Stoke City vs Norwich City

Norwich City go in as favourites, with odds of 2.6 and a 32% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 8 win(s) for Norwich City Football Club PLC against 8 for Stoke City Football Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

In the English Championship, Stoke City have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. Eric Junior Bocat leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Norwich City have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, with Mathias Kvistgaarden as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Stoke City and Norwich City

In 20 clashes, Norwich City have the advantage over Stoke City: 8 win(s) against 5 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 04/01/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Norwich City 0-2 Stoke City.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Stoke City vs Norwich City, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the EFL Championship and see all the analysis before you bet.

Stoke City: current form

Stoke City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Eric Junior Bocat (1 goal(s))

Norwich City: current form

Meanwhile, Norwich City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Mathias Kvistgaarden (1 goal(s))

Stoke City vs Norwich City key players

In the EFL Championship, Eric Junior Bocat carries Stoke City Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Tomáš Rigo, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has 10 goal(s).

For The Canaries, Mathias Kvistgaarden is the one who finds the net the most with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In the season, Jovon Makama reaches a total of 10 goal(s).

Stoke City vs Norwich City statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Stoke City have an average of 7.5 corners and 3 cards per match. Norwich City have 10.5 corners and 1.5 cards. Check the statistics for Stoke City vs Norwich City in the table below.

Home Team

Stoke City Team Logo

Stoke City

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L L W

0.8

Home D L W L L

0.8

Away L L L L L

0

Away Team

Norwich City Team Logo

Norwich City

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L W

1.8

Home W L W D W

2

Away W L L W W

1.8

More tips for Stoke City vs Norwich City

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Stoke City vs Norwich City in the EFL Championship:

👉 Our prediction is: Stoke City win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Stoke City's ability to avoid defeat to make Stoke City win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Stoke City and Norwich City given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

Correct score prediction for Stoke City vs Norwich City

Norwich City are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Stoke City 0-1 Norwich City. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Stoke City vs Norwich City

Check out where to watch the live match between Norwich City and Stoke City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Stoke City and Norwich City

The line-ups for Stoke City 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.

Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up

  • 1

    Viktor Johansson

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Ben Johnson

  • 7

    Sorba Thomas

    Forward

  • 8

    Ethan Galbraith

    Midfielder

  • 10

    Joon-Ho Bae

    Midfielder

  • 15

    George Hirst

  • 16

    Ben Wilmot

    Defender

  • 17

    Eric Junior Bocat

    Defender

  • 18

    Mohammed Bosun Lawal

    Defender

  • 20

    Sam Gallagher

    Forward

  • 27

    Djibril Soumaré

    Midfielder

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Norwich City Football Club PLC line-up

  • 1

    Vladan Kovačević

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Jack Stacey

    Defender

  • 7

    Pelle Mattsson

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Andre Brookes

    Midfielder

  • 14

    Benjamin Chrisene

    Defender

  • 15

    Ruairi McConville

    Defender

  • 21

    Mohamed Toure

    Forward

  • 23

    Kenny Mclean

    Midfielder

  • 29

    Oscar Schwartau

    Midfielder

  • 33

    José Chambers

    Defender

  • 49

    Anthony Musaba

The Norwich City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Stoke City vs Norwich City

Match: Stoke City vs Norwich City

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 01/09/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 29 August 2026, at 20:10 Last updated on 29 August 2026, at 20:10
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.