Norwich vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Norwich vs Southampton

Championship teams Norwich and Southampton lock horns in this EFL Cup second round game at Carrow Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 26 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Norwich +0.25 at -128 against Southampton. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Norwich City lost their last game, being beaten at home to Middlesbrough 2-1 at Carrow Road in the Championship. Liam Manning's team had most of the ball recording 59% possession and three shots on target, while Joshua Sargent scored the goal.

Southampton were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Stoke City by a 2-1 Championship scoreline at St. Mary's. The South Coast club racked up two shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis finding the net.

In the last round of tthe EFL Cup, Norwich triumphed 2-1 away to Watford, while Southampton visited Northampton Town and landed a 1-0 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-1 Championship draw when Norwich and Southampton last went head-to-head, with the former hosting this clash at Carrow Road.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Southampton	46	22	14	10	82	56	26	82:56	80
9	Norwich	46	19	8	19	63	56	7	63:56	65

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Norwich have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Canaries have averaged 57.3% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.9 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Joshua Sargent has found the net 5 times, with Marcelino Nunez, Shane Duffy and Jack Stacey scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Jacob Wright with 4.

Southampton have 1 victory, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 1.3 goals from 18.7 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 63.3% possession, 6.3 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 12.3 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jay Robinson, Ryan Manning and Jack Stephens, with 1 goals apiece. Mateus Fernandes, Ryan Fraser and Damion Downs have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 3 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Norwich confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Daniel Grimshaw (GK), Ruairi McConville, Harry Darling, Benjamin Chrisene, Kellen Fisher, Liam Gibbs, Mirko Topic, Jeffrey Schlupp, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Oscar Schwartau, Matej Jurasek.

Southampton confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Alex McCarthy (GK), Ronnie Edwards, Nathan Wood, Joshua Quarshie, Mads Roerslev, Shea Charles, Flynn Downes, Ryan Manning, Ross Stewart, Ryan Fraser, Cameron Archer.

Norwich vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Norwich vs Southampton, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Norwich look capable of winning this EFL Cup encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -128 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

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

Key Norwich vs Southampton EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 2 consecutive games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Norwich Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -128 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Norwich 2 - 1 Southampton

Norwich are available at +800 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joshua Sargent to Score +180

Joshua Sargent (Norwich) has found the net in four straight matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +180 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Joshua Sargent Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+550

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Corners Prediction

Norwich Over 4.5 Corners -114

Norwich have had over 4.5 corners in four consecutive home games. We think it’s achievable that Norwich will cover the Team Corners line and odds of -114 can be landed.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Norwich

Total

11.10 6.30 4.80

Home

10.30 5.40 4.90

Away

12.00 5.50 6.50

Southampton

Total

11.00 5.10 5.90

Home

10.90 6.40 4.50

Away

9.30 4.50 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-127

Norwich Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Southampton Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+700

2

+104

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Norwich vs Southampton 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.

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Southampton are +133 for a EFL Cup win, with Norwich City being +180. The draw is on offer at +270 if you expect the game to finish level.

Southampton can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -147. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Norwich are -100.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -161 on the BTTS market.

The best football betting sites cover EFL Cup games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+270

2

+133

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+128

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-189

12

-417

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-133

2 Hcp -0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+118

Adam Armstrong is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +430. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

First

+155

Anytime

+430

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

First

+185

Anytime

+550

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

First

+205

Anytime

+550

Ben Brereton (Southampton)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

First

+295

Anytime

+900

Pape Amadou Diallo (Norwich)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Jovon Makama (Norwich)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Ante Crnac (Norwich)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Samuel Edozie (Southampton)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Liam Gibbs (Norwich)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Matej Jurásek (Norwich)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Marcelino Núñez (Norwich)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Shea Charles (Southampton)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Jeffrey Schlupp (Norwich)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Joe Aribo (Southampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Shane Duffy (Norwich)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

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

Norwich Stats

Southampton Stats

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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