League Cup
Cardiff City vs Norwich City
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff City vs Norwich City Prediction & Stats - League Cup 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cardiff City vs Norwich City carries real history into this round of the League Cup.
The two sides meet on 25/08 (Tuesday) at Cardiff City Stadium, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Cardiff City vs Norwich City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cardiff City vs Norwich City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cardiff City vs Norwich City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Norwich City
Last updated on 25-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Norwich City the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League Cup odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Cardiff City Preview
Cardiff City reach this fixture 1 match into their League Cup. Here is where The Bluebirds stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
The Bluebirds, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yousef Salech, 2 goals
Most assists: Cian Ashford, 1 assists
Recent results — Cardiff City
22/08/2026 10:00
17/08/2026 15:00
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
Norwich City: how they are travelling
Norwich City come in 1 matches into their League Cup.
Here is what The Canaries have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
4 scored, at 4 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
The Canaries, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Benjamin Chrisene, 1 goals
Most assists: Kenny Mclean, 1 assists
Recent results — The Canaries
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Norwich City
Norwich City have generally come out ahead of The Bluebirds in their recent meetings.
From 21 match(es):
Norwich City: 12 win(s)
Cardiff City: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 3
That trend is worth factoring into the Cardiff City vs Norwich City prediction.
Form comparison Cardiff City vs Norwich City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cardiff City
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.65 | 1.65 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.26 | 1.26 | 0 |
Away Team
Norwich City
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 2.41 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.02 | 1.02 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Cardiff City vs Norwich City
Match: Cardiff City vs Norwich City
Competition: League Cup
Date: Tuesday, 25/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Cardiff City vs Norwich City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
5
League: 2.46
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 41%
Cards
5
League: 3.32
Corners
13
League: 10.35
Home Team
Cardiff City
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.65 | 1.65 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.26 | 1.26 | 0 |
Away Team
Norwich City
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 2.41 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.02 | 1.02 | 0 |
Corners
9 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Norwich City received +11% more corners than Cardiff City in the League Cup
10 / Match
Swindon Town
(6)(7)
Milton Keynes Dons
Cards
1 / Match
+300% Cards / Match
Norwich City received +300% more cards than Cardiff City in the League Cup
4 / Match
Swindon Town
(1)(4)
Milton Keynes Dons
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+33%
Norwich City is +33% better in terms of goals scored
4 / Match
Swindon Town
(3)(4)
Milton Keynes Dons
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+50%
Cardiff City condeded +50% more goals than Norwich City
1 / Match
Swindon Town
(2)(1)
Milton Keynes Dons
League Cup Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Luton Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sheffield United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Wolverhampton
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Norwich City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Bradford City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Leyton Orient
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Southampton
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |
Blackpool
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 11 |
Charlton Athletic
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 |
West Ham
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 13 |
Birmingham City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 14 |
Fleetwood Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 |
Leicester
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 16 |
Middlesbrough
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 |
Peterborough United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 18 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |
Walsall
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 20 |
Watford
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 21 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 |
Cambridge United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 23 |
Crawley Town
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 24 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 25 |
Lincoln City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 26 |
Stevenage
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 27 |
Cardiff City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 28 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 29 |
Barnsley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 |
Bromley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 31 |
Burnley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 32 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 33 |
Huddersfield Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 34 |
Millwall
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 35 |
Newport County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 36 |
Notts County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 37 |
Preston North End
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 38 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 39 |
Reading
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 40 |
Salford City
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 41 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 42 |
Stockport County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 43 |
Wigan Athletic
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 44 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 45 |
Rochdale
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 46 |
Exeter City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 49 |
Bristol City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 |
Bristol Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 51 |
Chesterfield
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 52 |
Northampton Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 53 |
Swansea City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 54 |
Wrexham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 |
Accrington Stanley
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 56 |
Barnet
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 57 |
Burton Albion
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 58 |
Derby County
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 59 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 |
Swindon Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 61 |
Colchester United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 62 |
Oldham Athletic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 63 |
Oxford United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 64 |
York City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 |
Cheltenham Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 66 |
Grimsby Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 67 |
Portsmouth
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 68 |
Gillingham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 69 |
Mansfield Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 |
Port Vale
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 71 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 72 |
Rotherham United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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