Cardiff vs Norwich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026

Cardiff vs Norwich Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Cardiff Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -161

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We’ll back Cardiff +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Norwich. A victory delivers a nice payout at -161 although a draw would still mean a return.

We analyse several betting angles in our Cardiff vs Norwich betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Cardiff vs Norwich Preview

Championship sides Cardiff and Norwich lock horns in the second round of the EFL Cup at Cardiff City Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Tuesday 25 August.

Cardiff City played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Pride Park against Derby County in the Championship. Brian Barry-Murphy's team had seven shots on target and boasted 64% possession, while Cian Ashford and Yousef Salech scored one goal each.

Norwich City lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 3-0 Championship defeat against Millwall at The Den. The Canaries enjoyed 48% possession and two shots on goal.

In their last EFL Cup games, Cardiff won 3-2 when hosting Swindon Town, while Norwich triumphed 4-1 at home to Milton Keynes Dons.

6 Wins for Norwich in Previous 8 H2H Clashes

Norwich had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides, recording a 4-2 Championship home victory against Cardiff at Carrow Road. In the previous 8 games involving the sides, Norwich have six victories and Cardiff two.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Cardiff	2	0	2	0	3	3	0	3:3	2
23	Norwich	2	0	0	2	1	5	-4	1:5	0

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Cardiff have 4 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. The Bluebirds have averaged 57.6% possession and 6.6 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 5.0 corners from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.

Yousef Salech is the top goalscorer with 4, Rubin Colwill has 2, with Cian Ashford and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Rubin Colwill with 3.

Norwich have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 5.1 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Norfolk side average 57.2% possession, 6.6 corners taken and 3.2 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 8.9 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Mohamed Toure has landed 6 goals, Pelle Mattsson 2, with Mathias Kvistgaarden and two others scoring 1. Kenny McLean and Mohamed Toure have clocked up 3 assists each in the last 10 games.

Main Match Prediction

Cardiff look capable of winning this EFL Cup encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -161 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cardiff in 7 of their last 8 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cardiff in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cardiff in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 2 consecutive games.

Our EFL Cup experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff 1 - 0 Norwich

Let’s take a chance on the +600 available that Cardiff secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -115

There has been 12.80 corners in the past five games involving Cardiff, while the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three straight Cardiff matches. The number of corners could be bigger than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -115.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cardiff

Total

11.88 7.25 4.63

Home

12.20 7.20 5.00

Away

11.33 7.33 4.00

Norwich

Total

9.80 6.60 3.20

Home

10.00 6.60 3.40

Away

10.00 5.50 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-116

Cardiff Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-119

Norwich Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-115

Most Corners

1

-103

X

+550

2

-106

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Cardiff vs Norwich Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Norwich City are +155 with the bookies to get the better of Cardiff City, with the latter having betting odds of +165. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this EFL Cup encounter, this can be wagered at +240.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Norwich are -123, while Cardiff are alternatively priced at -116.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS Yes is on offer at -164 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+240

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+125

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-370

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-116

2

-123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-161

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+112

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cardiff Stats

Norwich Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 7 matches
• 2 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 4 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.43 conceded in the previous 7 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 4 home matches
• An average of 3.43 goals per game in the previous 7 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 4 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 7 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 4 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 7 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 4 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.57 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.75 corners against in the last 4 home matches
• An average of 11.57 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 11.75 corners awarded in the last 4 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 1 of the last 7 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 4 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 57.57% possession in the last 7 matches
• An average of 59.00% possession in the last 4 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 7 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 4 home matches

Possession

• An average of 57.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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Cardiff vs Norwich Lineups & Team News

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