What is our Norwich vs Portsmouth prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Norwich 1 - 0 Portsmouth
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Carrow Road will host Friday’s clash between Norwich City and Portsmouth. As Portsmouth are low on confidence following a heavy 6-1 loss to QPR, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Canaries come off a 1-0 win over Charlton, with All Bishop, Swanson, and Chaplin pushing for a start despite a long injury list. Their recent form (WWLWWLWWLW) is excellent, earning 2.10 points per game, scoring 1.60 goals on average while conceding only 0.80. Norwich have kept clean sheets in 50% of recent matches, highlighting a solid defensive record.
Portsmouth suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to QPR and are likely to make changes. Their form (LLWWLLDLLL) is poor, earning just 0.70 points per game overall, with 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded. At home, the Pompey have struggled significantly, failing to pick up a win in their last four home fixtures and scoring just 0.25 goals per game. Away, they’re slightly better, scoring 1.50 goals on average.
Given Norwich's better form, home advantage, and strong defensive record, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Norwich to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals.
This Championship match will be played on Friday, 3 April 2026 at 15:00.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Fri 3 Apr 2026, 15:00UK time
Norwich vs Portsmouth Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Norwich 1-0 Portsmouth | 6/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 2/7 | |
| Draw No Bet: Norwich | 4/9 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Norwich / Norwich | 11/5 | |
| Asian Handicap: Norwich 0 | 19/40 | |
| European Handicap: Norwich +1 | 2/7 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Jovon Makama | 7/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Jovon Makama | 9/2 | |
| To be Booked: Marlon Pack | 13/8 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: No | 5/6 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals | 5/2 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals | 10/11 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 1/3 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Norwich Clean Sheet: Yes | 13/8 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 8/5 | |
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View OfferNorwich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwwlwwlw | 2.10 |
| Home | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Away | wwllw | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.80 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.69 | 1.93 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.08 | 0.96 | 1.20 |
Portsmouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwlldlll | 0.70 |
| Home | llll | 0.00 |
| Away | lwwldl | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 1.50 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.25 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 25% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.82 | 2.16 | 1.60 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 0.85 | 1.15 |
Norwich vs Portsmouth Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Norwich (33%)
6 Matches
Portsmouth (50%)





