Norwich City FC vs Birmingham City FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Norwich City FC vs Birmingham City FC — Championship at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Birmingham City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Andrew Davies
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | West Ham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Norwich City FC | Birmingham City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #1 |
| 21 | Points | 29 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 7 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 2 |
| 32 | Scored | 28 |
| 24 | Conceded | 14 |
| +8 | GD | +14 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.93 |
| 47% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Norwich City FC are 12th (21 pts). Birmingham City FC are 1st (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Norwich City FC
0-15
6/6
16-30
6/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
4/6
61-75
9/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Birmingham City FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
6/1
31-45
4/7
46-60
4/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Norwich City FC
| Mohamed Toure | 5 G | |
| Mathias Kvistgaarden | 4 G | 4 A |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 4 G | 2 A |
| Andre Brooks | 3 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Musaba | 3 G | 1 A |
Birmingham City FC
| August Priske | 6 G | 1 A |
| Liam Millar | 4 G | 3 A |
| Jay Stansfield | 4 G | 1 A |
| Demarai Gray | 3 G | |
| Phil Neumann | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Carrow Road. Norwich City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Birmingham City FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Norwich City FC and Birmingham City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Norwich City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 13' Magnificent from Teemu Pukki! That is 110 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Che Adams makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Birmingham City FC are in front.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' Magnificent from Mario Vrancic! That is 19 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' Tom Trybull adds to his 0 season tally! Norwich City FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 27' Birmingham City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kristian Pedersen on 29.
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' Norwich City FC make a change. Emiliano Buendia trudges off to be replaced by Todd Cantwell on 39 minutes.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 49' Jamal Lewis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Another change for Birmingham City FC made on 56 minute. Maikel Kieftenbeld leaves to be changed by Craig Gardner.
- 61' It is a substitution in Birmingham City FC team. Lukas Jutkiewicz is replaced by Isaac Vassell on 61 minute.
- 66' Marco Stiepermann needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 14 Yellow cards this season.
- 71' Another change for Birmingham City FC made on 71 minute. Jota Peleteiro leaves to be changed by Connor Mahoney.
- 76' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Norwich City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 80' A moment of madness from Gary Gardner on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Birmingham City FC will be frustrated.
- 85' Jordan Rhodes gets the nod from Norwich City FC. He replaces Teemu Pukki and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' That is a Yellow card for Birmingham City FC. Michael Morrison will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The crowd applauds Onel Hernandez as he leaves the pitch. Kenny Mclean steps in for Norwich City FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Norwich City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 8
- 19
- 18
- 12
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↓ Kenny McLean 90'
- 4
- 1
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↓ Jordan Rhodes 85'
- 17
- 37
Bench
- 24
- 33
- 31
- 32
-
11
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 85'
-
36
Todd Cantwell ↑ 39'
-
23
Kenny McLean ↑ 90'
Coach
Daniel Farke
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 28
- 5
- 6
- 19
- 9
- 12
-
23
Jota Peleteiro ↓ Connor Mahoney 71'
- 10
- 20
- 3
Bench
- 27
- 25
- 45
-
8
Craig Gardner ↑ 56'
-
11
Isaac Vassell ↑ 61'
-
7
Connor Mahoney ↑ 71'
- 22
Coach
Garry Monk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 3 |
| Onel Hernandez | 3 |
| Marcelino Nunez | 3 |
| Onel Hernandez | 2 |
| Mario Vrancic | 2 |
| Carlos Vicente | 1 |
| Ivan Sanchez Aguayo | 1 |
| Pape Diallo | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
2019-01-18
Norwich City FC
3–1
Birmingham City FC
W
2019-01-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Norwich City FC
D
2019-01-05
Norwich City FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2019-01-01
Brentford FC
1–1
Norwich City FC
D
2018-12-29
Norwich City FC
3–4
Derby County FC
L
2018-12-26
Norwich City FC
3–3
Nottingham Forest FC
D
Birmingham City FC Form
2019-01-18
Norwich City FC
3–1
Birmingham City FC
L
2019-01-12
Birmingham City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-01-05
West Ham United FC
2–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2019-01-01
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2018-12-29
Birmingham City FC
0–0
Brentford FC
D
2018-12-26
Birmingham City FC
2–0
Stoke City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 70% + Over 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
53%
Norwich City FC or Birmingham City FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Norwich City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 13% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.