Championship
Norwich City vs Stoke City
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Carrow Road
Norwich City vs Stoke City Prediction & Stats - Championship 2025/26
Predictions
Norwich City and Stoke City face off in round 26 of the Championship. The game takes place at the Carrow Road on Sun, 04 January 2026, at 15:00 (UK time).
Our team has researched betting tips for Norwich City vs Stoke City, based on in-depth probability analysis for both teams.
If you are interested in more tips from this league, check out our Championship predictions.
Main Match Prediction by Eagle Predict:
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They are based on statistics and in-depth analysis of the past performances of both teams.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect Norwich City vs Stoke City to be a low scoring match. That’s why we’re backing under 2.5 goals as the best betting option. If the match ends with two or fewer goals, your bet wins.
👉 Prediction: Stoke City to Win
Despite playing away, Stoke City enters this fixture as the favorite against Norwich City. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Stoke City on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
Norwich City Statistics and Recent Form
Norwich City comes into the match having played 25 games in the Championship so far this season. They have recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 0.96 points per game this year.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 7 wins, 6 draws, and 14 losses.
The strikers of Norwich City have scored 30 goals during this period. Of those, 28 were scored in the Championship, with an average of 1.12 goals per match. The season average is 1.11.
Jovon Makama is the top scorer of Norwich City so far this season. He has scored 9 goals, playing as a Forward.
Marcelino Ignacio Nuñez Espinoza leads the leaderboard for assists, he already gave 8 assists this season.
On the other hand, Norwich City has conceded 41 goals, with an average of 1.52 across all competitions.
In the Championship they have conceded 37 goals in 25 matches, with an average of 1.48 goals conceded per match.
Last results of Norwich City
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
21/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 10:00
11/04/2026 07:30
Stoke City Statistics and Recent Form
Stoke City travels to Carrow Road having played 25 games so far in the Championship season. They have recorded 11 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.48 points per game.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 11 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses.
The offense of Stoke City has scored 30 goals during this period. Of those, 30 were scored in the Championship, with an average of 1.2 goals per match. The season average is 1.11.
The offensive lineup of Stoke City features Sorba Thomas as the top scorer of the season. He has scored 8 goals, playing as a Forward.
Sorba Thomas has been very important as well, giving 5 assists so far this season.
Stoke City has conceded 26 goals, with an average of 0.96 across all competitions.
In the Championship, they have conceded 23 goals in 25 matches, with an average of 0.92 per match.
Last results of Stoke City
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
21/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 10:00
11/04/2026 10:00
Favourites and Odds
The bookmakers list Norwich City as the favourite to win the match, with a 42% chance of victory.
At the time of writing, the average odds were:
Norwich City - 2.36
Draw - 3.72
Stoke City - 3.46
The last match between the teams took place on 27/09/2025, during a Championship match and ended in a 1–1 draw.
Stats
The statistics for Norwich City vs Stoke City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.17
League: 2.61
Both Teams to Score
41%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
61%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
44%
League: 52%
Cards
3.65
League: 3.81
Corners
11.29
League: 10.25
Home Team
Norwich City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
L
|
0.96 |
| Home |
D
W
L
D
W
|
0.83 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 25% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.42 | 2.77 |
| Scored | 1.12 | 1 | 1.23 |
| Conceded | 1.48 | 1.42 | 1.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 58% | 85% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 8% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.51 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.28 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1.48 |
| Home |
L
L
D
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1.31 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.12 | 2.33 | 1.92 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 0.83 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 50% | 23% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 25% | 46% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.41 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.12 | 1.52 |
Corners
10.72 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Stoke City received +1% more corners than Norwich City in the Championship
10.88 / Match
Hull City
(7)
Swansea City
(5)
Derby County
(3)
Bristol City
(10)
Ipswich Town
(13)
Millwall
(5)
Portsmouth
(5)(15)
Bristol City
(8)
Portsmouth
(11)
Millwall
(6)
Wrexham
(4)
Blackburn Rovers
(3)
Derby County
(7)
Sheffield Wednesday
Cards
2 / Match
+4% Cards / Match
Stoke City received +4% more cards than Norwich City in the Championship
2.08 / Match
Hull City
(2)
Swansea City
(3)
Derby County
(2)
Bristol City
(2)
Ipswich Town
(5)
Millwall
(2)
Portsmouth
(3)(3)
Bristol City
(0)
Portsmouth
(0)
Millwall
(1)
Wrexham
(4)
Blackburn Rovers
(1)
Derby County
(2)
Sheffield Wednesday
Goals Scored
1.12 / Match
+7%
Stoke City is +7% better in terms of goals scored
1.2 / Match
Hull City
(1)
Swansea City
(1)
Derby County
(2)
Bristol City
(4)
Ipswich Town
(0)
Millwall
(2)
Portsmouth
(1)(0)
Bristol City
(1)
Portsmouth
(1)
Millwall
(0)
Wrexham
(1)
Blackburn Rovers
(0)
Derby County
(2)
Sheffield Wednesday
Goals Conceded
1.48 / Match
+38%
Norwich City condeded +38% more goals than Stoke City
0.92 / Match
Hull City
(2)
Swansea City
(1)
Derby County
(1)
Bristol City
(2)
Ipswich Town
(2)
Millwall
(1)
Portsmouth
(1)(2)
Bristol City
(3)
Portsmouth
(3)
Millwall
(2)
Wrexham
(1)
Blackburn Rovers
(2)
Derby County
(0)
Sheffield Wednesday
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry City
|
37 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 77 | 38 | 39 | 77 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough
|
38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 59 | 37 | 22 | 70 | 1.84 |
| 3 |
Ipswich Town
|
37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 66 | 38 | 28 | 68 | 1.84 |
| 4 |
Millwall
|
38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 52 | 43 | 9 | 68 | 1.79 |
| 5 |
Hull City
|
38 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 59 | 56 | 3 | 63 | 1.66 |
| 6 |
Wrexham
|
37 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 57 | 47 | 10 | 60 | 1.62 |
| 7 |
Southampton
|
36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 58 | 47 | 11 | 54 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Derby County
|
37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 54 | 48 | 6 | 54 | 1.46 |
| 9 |
Watford
|
37 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 47 | 45 | 2 | 52 | 1.41 |
| 10 |
Swansea City
|
38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 44 | 46 | -2 | 52 | 1.37 |
| 11 |
Birmingham City
|
37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 52 | 1.41 |
| 12 |
Norwich City
|
37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 51 | 45 | 6 | 51 | 1.38 |
| 13 |
Stoke City
|
38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 45 | 40 | 5 | 51 | 1.34 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 51 | 1.34 |
| 15 |
Sheffield United
|
38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 53 | 52 | 1 | 50 | 1.32 |
| 16 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 49 | 60 | -11 | 50 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Preston North End
|
37 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 42 | 46 | -4 | 49 | 1.32 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 36 | 45 | -9 | 48 | 1.26 |
| 19 |
Leicester
|
37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 50 | 57 | -7 | 44 | 1.19 |
| 20 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 49 | -13 | 42 | 1.11 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth
|
36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 36 | 47 | -11 | 40 | 1.11 |
| 22 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 39 | 54 | -15 | 40 | 1.05 |
| 23 |
Oxford United
|
38 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 36 | 49 | -13 | 39 | 1.03 |
| 24 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
38 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 23 | 76 | -53 | 12 | 0.32 |
Odds
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