Our Middlesbrough vs Norwich Prediction: 2-1
Middlesbrough vs Norwich in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Middlesbrough vs Norwich prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Preston
Determined to maintain their recent success, Middlesbrough must win following their 4-0 England Championship victory against Preston on January 24. In that match, Middlesbrough had 67% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 67% | 13 (7) | 2.82 | 49 |
Preston | 33% | 0 (1) | 0.4 | 20 |
Norwich's Last Match – Norwich vs Coventry
Norwich must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England Championship victory over Coventry in their last outing. In that match, Norwich recorded 49% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Norwich | 49% | 10 (5) | 1.25 | 46 |
Coventry | 51% | 10 (5) | 1.6 | 55 |
Middlesbrough vs Norwich Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Norwich average 2.0 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.



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