Middlesbrough and Norwich City face each other at Riverside Stadium in what promises to be a clash between two sides sitting in the opposite halves of the table. As the promotion-chasing hosts impressed in a 4-0 win over Preston, we predict a 2-0 home win. The Boro are showing strong attacking form at 2.8 goals per game overall and we predict that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach in Saturday's clash. Both Targett and Malanda are doubtful, but the squad looks in good shape, particularly at home where they’ve averaged 2 points per game and conceded just 0.4 goals per match.
Norwich, meanwhile, have been resilient despite a long injury list, edging league leaders Coventry 2-1. They are impressive on the road, averaging 2.5 points per away game and scoring 3.25 goals per match. Defensively, Norwich is solid, conceding only 0.75 goals on average away. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team, but they are still seen as underdogs in the Riverside Stadium clash.
Games between them often feature moderate scoring: 50% of previous matches saw over 1.5 goals, 39% over 2.5, and BTTS in just 39%. Therefore, both Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals markets should be considered, alongside Home Win as Boro are a real force to be reckoned with at home.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our MIddlesbrough vs Norwich prediction?
Our prediction for this match: MIddlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich
MIddlesbrough vs Norwich Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Tommy Conway @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Tommy Conway @ 450 Odds
- To be booked: Shane Duffy @ 162 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough -0.5 @ -138 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferMIddlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwww | 1.60 |
| Home | wdlww | 2.00 |
| Away | lllww | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.60 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.84 | 1.96 | 1.73 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.09 | 1.47 |
Norwich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwww | 2.20 |
| Home | wllww | 2.00 |
| Away | dwww | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.67 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.67 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.65 | 1.12 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.06 | 1.50 |
MIddlesbrough vs Norwich Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
MIddlesbrough (39%)
18 Matches
Norwich (39%)
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