Saturday , 14 November 2026

Norwich City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Norwich City FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Cardiff City FC
Sat 3 May 2025 · 11:30 UTC Carrow Road 26,581 HT 45' · FT 45'
Marcelino Nunez 13' 1–0
Marcelino Nunez 17' 2–0
Borja Sainz 23' 3–0
3–1 56' Yousef Salech pen
Shane Duffy 67' 4–1
4–2 84' Yousef Salech
Y 10' Joe Ralls
R 16' Calum Chambers
Jacob Wright 36' Y
Jack Stacey 42' Y
Y 64' Joel Bagan
Callum Doyle 73' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Norwich City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Carrow Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Will Finnie
  • Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
  • Assistant 2 Gregory Read (England)
5 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 12.0 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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

6
2
Norwich City FC 8 games · Avg 3.4 goals Cardiff City FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-03 Norwich City FC 4–2 Cardiff City FC 2024-11-02 Cardiff City FC 2–1 Norwich City FC 2024-02-17 Norwich City FC 4–1 Cardiff City FC 2023-11-11 Cardiff City FC 2–3 Norwich City FC 2023-02-25 Norwich City FC 2–0 Cardiff City FC

Recent Form

Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 May Cardiff City FC H 4–2 W
26 Apr Middlesbrough FC A 0–0 D
21 Apr Millwall FC A 1–3 L
18 Apr Portsmouth FC H 3–5 L
11 Apr Burnley FC A 1–2 L
08 Apr Sunderland AFC H 0–0 D
Cardiff City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 May Norwich City FC A 2–4 L
26 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–0 D
21 Apr Oxford United FC H 1–1 D
18 Apr Sheffield United FC A 0–2 L
12 Apr Stoke City FC H 0–1 L
08 Apr Preston North End FC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Norwich City FC Cardiff City FC
#12 Position #14
21 Points 18
15 Played 15
7 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 4 / 6 / 5
32 Scored 27
24 Conceded 27
+8 GD +0
1.40 PPG 1.20
47% Win % 27%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
7% Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season

Norwich City FC are 12th (21 pts). Cardiff City FC are 14th (18 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
Cardiff City FC
0-15
4/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
9/3
46-60
1/7
61-75
5/2
76+
4/3
■ 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
Cardiff City FC
Jack Moylan 10 G 3 A
Yousef Salech 5 G 1 A
Cian Ashford 2 G 2 A
Rubin Colwill 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Carrow Road will turn into a battlefield for Norwich City FC and Cardiff City FC.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cardiff City FC that had 384 games and scored 416 goals.
  • 10' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Ralls is booked for Cardiff City FC — card on 10.
  • 13' The Chile Marcelino Nunez breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 1-0!
  • 16' A meaty challenge results in booking for Calum Chambers on 16.
  • 17' Marcelino Nunez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
  • 21' Cardiff City FC ring the changes. David Turnbull has done his job and it is now time for Joel Bagan to step up.
  • 23' Borja Sainz makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Norwich City FC are in front.
  • 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 33' Will Alves makes way for Dylan Lawlor at the 33 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
  • 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jacob Wright on 36 minutes.
  • 41' 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.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jack Stacey on 42 minutes.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Joe Ralls as he leaves the pitch. Rubin Colwill steps in for Cardiff City FC.
  • 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tanatswa Nyakuhwa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 56' Yousef Salech makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Cardiff City FC are in front.
  • 59' The Norwich City FC bench stirs into life. Jack Stacey is withdrawn and Onel Hernandez gets his opportunity.
  • 64' That looks like a foul for a card for Joel Bagan.
  • 67' A stunning finish from Shane Duffy — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 68' Oscar Schwartau has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amankwah Forson on 68 minute.
  • 69' It is a substitution in Cardiff City FC team. Alex Robertson is replaced by Chris Willock on 69 minute.
  • 73' The referee shows Norwich City FC player a card on 73.
  • 78' Cardiff City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 83' Callum O'Dowda needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 22 Yellow cards this season.
  • 84' Yousef Salech makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and Cardiff City FC are in front.
  • 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Norwich City FC team. Shane Duffy is replaced by Jose Cordoba on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cardiff City FC.

Lineups

Norwich City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jack Wilshere

Cardiff City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Borja Sainz 2
Gabriel Sara 2
Marcelino Nunez 2
Yousef Salech 2
Christian Fassnacht 2
Callum Robinson 2
Todd Cantwell 2
Josh Sargent 2

Head to Head

2025-05-03 Norwich City FC 4–2 Cardiff City FC 2024-11-02 Cardiff City FC 2–1 Norwich City FC 2024-02-17 Norwich City FC 4–1 Cardiff City FC 2023-11-11 Cardiff City FC 2–3 Norwich City FC 2023-02-25 Norwich City FC 2–0 Cardiff City FC

Norwich City FC Form

2025-05-03 Norwich City FC 4–2 Cardiff City FC W 2025-04-26 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Norwich City FC D 2025-04-21 Millwall FC 3–1 Norwich City FC L 2025-04-18 Norwich City FC 3–5 Portsmouth FC L 2025-04-11 Burnley FC 2–1 Norwich City FC L 2025-04-08 Norwich City FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D

Cardiff City FC Form

2025-05-03 Norwich City FC 4–2 Cardiff City FC L 2025-04-26 Cardiff City FC 0–0 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2025-04-21 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2025-04-18 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Cardiff City FC L 2025-04-12 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Stoke City FC L 2025-04-08 Preston North End FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.98 Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83 Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Norwich City FC60% Draw19% Cardiff City FC21%
Actual: Norwich City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes79% 0% No21%
Avg goals/match: 4.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 84%
16%
± 3.5 69%
31%
± 4.5 51%
49%

Double Chance

Norwich City FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
40%
Norwich City FC or Cardiff City FC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Norwich City FC46% Draw33% Cardiff City FC21%
Actual: Norwich City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.6%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 2
5.8%
1 – 1
5.2%
4 – 1
4.7%
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.6%
3 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC

Handicap Norwich City FC covers Push Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5 25% — 75%
-2 25% 17% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 18% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 11% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.