Norwich vs Portsmouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2025

Don’t Expect Fireworks

Norwich and Portsmouth may not score many goals between them and that means we will wager on Under 2.5. This Total Goals pick could be the best plan of action and you can secure a price of -100.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H

Norwich City were beaten last game and this was on the road at Turf Moor. Burnley claimed a 2-1 victory. The Norfolk side boasted 55% possession and had two shots on target, with Jack Stacey bagging the goal.

Portsmouth drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Fratton Park ended 2-2 against Derby County. John Mousinho's men had five shots on goal and boasted 60% possession, while Robert Atkinson scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Portsmouth draw 0-0 at home to Norwich at Fratton Park when the teams last went head-to-head.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Norwich	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
14	Portsmouth	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Norwich have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 8.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Johannes Hoff Thorup's team have averaged 59.0% possession and 4.5 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 3.9 corners from 7.2 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Joshua Sargent is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Borja Sainz and Ante Crnac each have 2. Kellen Fisher has made the most assists with 3.

Pompey have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.1 goals from 6.6 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. Pompey average 49.7% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 6.6 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Robert Atkinson, Andre Dozzell, Josh Murphy and Colby Bishop score 2 goals each. Josh Murphy has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Norwich confirmed lineup (4-3-3): George Long (GK), Kellen Fisher, Shane Duffy, Jose Cordoba, Kenny McLean, Anis Ben Slimane, Jacob Wright, Marcelino Nunez, Oscar Schwartau, Joshua Sargent, Borja Sainz.

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Jordan Williams, Regan Poole, Robert Atkinson, Connor Ogilvie, Freddie Potts, Isaac Hayden, Matt Ritchie, Adil Aouchiche, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop.

Norwich vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

The best bet for this Championship game could involve going low on the number of goals. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -100 look value.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Norwich vs Portsmouth league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Norwich games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Norwich games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Norwich games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Portsmouth games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re hunting larger odds, there’s the opportunity to not only back the Under 2.5 Goals selection but also back a specific team to win. The Result & Total Goals market presents this opportunity.

Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Norwich 2 - 0 Portsmouth

There are odds of +700 available that Norwich land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joshua Sargent to Score +175

Joshua Sargent (Norwich) has managed seven goals in his past eight Championship matches on home soil. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +175.

Latest Joshua Sargent Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+145

First

+360

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+155

Shots

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Norwich Under 5.5 Corners -125

Norwich have had under 5.5 corners in five straight matches, while the last 10 Portsmouth games have seen them concede an average of 4.20 corners. We recommend backing the -125 that Norwich aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Norwich

Total

8.40 4.50 3.90

Home

10.00 6.20 3.80

Away

8.50 3.60 4.90

Portsmouth

Total

9.40 5.20 4.20

Home

9.10 6.10 3.00

Away

10.90 4.80 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Norwich Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Portsmouth Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+575

2

+155

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Norwich vs Portsmouth Odds

The bookies betting odds have Norwich City as -133 favourites for this Championship clash, implying that they are 57% likely to win the match. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Portsmouth are available at +333.3.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals.

If you fancy Norwich City but want money back if this Championship match is a draw, then you can get -300. You can bet on Portsmouth at +225 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

-133

X

+280

2

+333.3

Half-Time Result

1

+137.5

X

+125

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-549

12

-400

X2

+105

Draw No Bet

1

-300

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

+102

2 Hcp +0.75

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-138

No

-100

Joshua Sargent Favorite to Find the Net First

Favorite Joshua Sargent is priced at +360 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +145.

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

First

+145

Anytime

+360

Borja Sainz (Norwich)

First

+175

Anytime

+410

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Lewis Dobbin (Norwich)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Ante Crnac (Norwich)

First

+275

Anytime

+600

Onel Hernández (Norwich)

First

+325

Anytime

+750

Kusini Yengi (Portsmouth)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Marcelino Núñez (Norwich)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Jacob Sørensen (Norwich)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Christian Saydee (Portsmouth)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Shane Duffy (Norwich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Jacob Wright (Norwich)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Isaac Hayden (Portsmouth)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Freddie Potts (Portsmouth)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+155

Borja Sainz (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+140

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

Lewis Dobbin (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-109

Ante Crnac (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-137

Onel Hernández (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-192

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-200

Kusini Yengi (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-208

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-217

Marcelino Núñez (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-233

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-238

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-278

Jacob Sørensen (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-370

Christian Saydee (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Shane Duffy (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Jacob Wright (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Freddie Potts (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-

Borja Sainz (Norwich)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-

Ante Crnac (Norwich)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Marcelino Núñez (Norwich)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Lewis Dobbin (Norwich)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Onel Hernández (Norwich)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Kusini Yengi (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Jacob Sørensen (Norwich)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Christian Saydee (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Shane Duffy (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Jacob Wright (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Norwich vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

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