Norwich City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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)
Match Details
- Referee James Bell
- Assistant 1 Matthew Smith
- Assistant 2 Rob Hyde (England)
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
🟥 1 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Hull City AFC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Derby County FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Norwich City FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Watford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
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' KICK OFF: Middlesbrough FC gets underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 9' Goal! Borja Sainz scores his 33 goal in 279 matches.
- 13' The Scotland forward Tommy Conway breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 1-1!
- 18' A quiet spell here at Carrow Road. Norwich City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' Aidan Morris has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 23.
- 25' It’s gonna be a card for George Edmundson.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Norwich City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' What composure from Tommy Conway! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 45' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 47' What a strike from Finn Azaz! The score is 1-3.
- 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 58' Norwich City FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 58.
- 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Neto Borges made 327 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' Amankwah Forson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ante Crnac on 64 minute.
- 69' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' Riley McGree has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 70.
- 71' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Ben Doak trudges off to be replaced by Isaiah Jones on 71 minutes.
- 72' Borja Sainz is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 6 goals this season for the .
- 74' That looks like a foul for a card for Kellen Fisher.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Carrick might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 80' What a moment for Seny Dieng! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 82' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Anfernee Dijksteel trudges off to be replaced by Luke Ayling on 82 minutes.
- 84' Jack Stacey is replacing Emiliano Marcondes for the Norwich City FC side.
- 87' A moment of madness from Kenny McLean on 87 minutes earns him a card. Norwich City FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Aidan Morris by Micah Hamilton on 90 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4
- 23
- 12
-
9
Josh Sargent ↓ Kaide Gordon 90'
-
7
Borja Sainz ↓ Jacob Sorensen 90'
- 20
- 6
- 11
- 35
- 33
-
17
Ante Crnac ↓ Amankwah Forson 64'
Bench
- 5
-
3
Jack Stacey ↑ 84'
-
19
Jacob Sorensen ↑ 90'
- 14
- 37
-
21
Kaide Gordon ↑ 90'
-
18
Amankwah Forson ↑ 64'
-
29
Oscar Schwartau ↑ 64'
- 41
Coach
Johannes Thorup
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 15
- 25
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Jonny Howson 82'
- 30
- 7
-
18
Aidan Morris ↓ Micah Hamilton 90'
- 20
- 3
- 22
-
50
Ben Doak ↓ Isaiah Jones 71'
Bench
- 5
-
12
Luke Ayling ↑ 82'
- 4
-
9
Emmanuel Latte Lath ↑ 71'
- 10
-
11
Isaiah Jones ↑ 71'
- 31
-
16
Jonny Howson ↑ 82'
-
17
Micah Hamilton ↑ 90'
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
Middlesbrough FC Form
2024-10-27
Norwich City FC
3–3
Middlesbrough FC
D
2024-10-23
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-10-19
Middlesbrough FC
0–2
Bristol City FC
L
2024-10-05
Watford FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2024-10-01
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2024-09-28
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Stoke City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.09
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.21
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 4.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
62%
Norwich City FC or Middlesbrough FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 3
5.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
3 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
3.1%
2 – 4
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 11% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 16% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 17% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 12% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

