Stoke City vs Norwich City prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 4th round of the English Championship, Stoke City will face Norwich City on September 1, 2026. The visitors are determined to come away with points.
Stoke City vs Norwich City team news and expert analysis
The club from Stoke-on-Trent remained a mid-table side in this division. With 45 points, they finished the spring campaign in 17th place on goal difference. The current season has hardly started any better, with a defeat to Swansea. They also came up short against Southampton and Wolverhampton, losing both encounters. In the League Cup, after overcoming Oldham, they drew 1-1 with Hull but were eliminated on penalties.
Norwich City finished the 2025/2026 campaign in ninth place with 65 points. They began the current season with a 1-2 "home" defeat to West Bromwich Albion. Things went even worse against Millwall, who thrashed them. In the third round, however, they finally secured a victory against Burnley. In the League Cup, they also produced a convincing 4-1 win over MK Dons before beating Cardiff 2-1.
The hosts have been scoring just one goal per game while conceding three on average. Clément's men have found the net 1.67 times per match, while allowing an average of two goals.
Previous matches: Stoke City vs Norwich City
The sides have recorded one victory apiece across their last four meetings.
The visitors will be the favourites. Backing them to beat the main early-season outsiders with a draw-no-bet handicap of "0" looks like a reasonable option (odds – 1.75).
Stoke City vs Norwich City: key statistics and trends
- Stoke City have lost four consecutive matches, including their penalty shootout exit from the cup
- 100% of Stoke City's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 4.0 goals per game
- Norwich City have won two matches in a row
- 67% of Norwich City's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.67 goals per game
Stoke City vs Norwich City: Possible starting lineups
Stoke City are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Johansson - Boka, Graham, Laval, Wilmot - Ingélsson, Galbraith - Thomas, Rigo, Manhoef - Gallagher
Norwich City are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kovacevic - Kraizyn, Cordoba, Darling, Fisher - Field, McLean - Schwartau, Slimane, Brooks - Touré
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