Norwich City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Norwich City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Oct | Burnley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Norwich City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Hull City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Norwich City FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 21 | Points | 29 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 7 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 2 |
| 32 | Scored | 30 |
| 24 | Conceded | 19 |
| +8 | GD | +11 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.93 |
| 47% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Norwich City FC are 12th (21 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 2nd (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
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ 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 |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Norwich City FC and Middlesbrough FC is underway.
- 5' Norwich City FC is showing some good football. However, Norwich City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 7' The deadlock is broken! Josh Sargent gets on the scoresheet on 7 minutes.
- 12' Norwich City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Norwich City FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 22' Darragh Lenihan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 22.
- 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Norwich City FC that had 383 games and scored 491 goals.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Middlesbrough FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 41' Controversy at the stadium! Marcus Forss argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Norwich City FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Norwich City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Poor challenge from Isaac Hayden. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' Norwich City FC make a change. Teemu Pukki trudges off to be replaced by Onel Hernandez on 62 minutes.
- 64' Riley McGree doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 71 minute. Sam McCallum leaves to be changed by Dimitris Giannoulis.
- 74' The whistle greets Marcus Forss as he departs to be replaced by Matthew Hoppe.
- 79' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 83' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Gabriel Sara exits the field as Marcelino Nunez enters on 83.
- 84' Jordan Hugill is replacing Josh Sargent for the Norwich City FC side.
- 88' Matty Crooks has so much to prove this time. He replaces Riley McGree on 88 minute.
- 90' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Isaiah Jones by Rodrigo Muniz on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 28
- 8
- 5
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↓ Onel Hernandez 62'
- 23
- 2
- 15
-
24
Josh Sargent ↓ Jordan Hugill 84'
-
17
Gabriel Sara ↓ Marcelino Nunez 83'
-
20
Aaron Ramsey ↓ Todd Cantwell 71'
Bench
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↑ 62'
- 1
-
14
Todd Cantwell ↑ 71'
-
9
Jordan Hugill ↑ 84'
-
30
Dimitris Giannoulis ↑ 71'
- 46
-
26
Marcelino Nunez ↑ 83'
Coach
Dean Smith
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
21
Marcus Forss ↓ Matthew Hoppe 74'
- 3
- 6
- 16
- 26
- 29
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Matty Crooks 88'
-
2
Isaiah Jones ↓ Rodrigo Muniz 90'
- 30
Bench
- 4
- 17
- 23
-
15
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 90'
-
25
Matty Crooks ↑ 88'
-
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 90'
-
13
Matthew Hoppe ↑ 74'
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Borja Sainz | 2 |
| Cameron Archer | 2 |
| Tommy Conway | 2 |
| Teemu Pukki | 2 |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 2 |
| Josh Sargent | 2 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Hayden Hackney | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
2022-11-12
Norwich City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-11-05
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
W
2022-11-02
Norwich City FC
0–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2022-10-29
Norwich City FC
3–1
Stoke City FC
W
2022-10-25
Burnley FC
1–0
Norwich City FC
L
2022-10-22
Sheffield United FC
2–2
Norwich City FC
D
Middlesbrough FC Form
2022-11-12
Norwich City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-11-08
Blackpool FC
0–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-11-05
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2022-11-01
Hull City AFC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-10-29
Preston North End FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-10-22
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Norwich City FC or Middlesbrough FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
64%
Norwich City FC or Middlesbrough FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Norwich City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

