Norwich vs Stoke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Norwich vs Stoke

Norwich welcome Stoke to Carrow Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 4 January.

There’s a definite case for backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Norwich and Stoke could be set for a low-scoring contest and we’re keen to grab the odds of -122.

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Norwich City won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. The Norfolk outfit had 48% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Joshua Sargent and Jovon Makama each scoring one goal.

Stoke City got the win in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph occurred away from home at MKM Stadium when playing Hull City. The Potters had six shots on goal and 48% possession, with Robert Bozenik finding the net in the 39th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Norwich are unbeaten in the past ten matches against Stoke, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at bet365 Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Norwich wins along with four draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Stoke	32	12	7	13	34	29	5	34:29	43
17	Norwich	32	11	6	15	42	42	0	42:42	39

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 13.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Norwich have had 51.4% possession and 5.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 11.1 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while earning 5.0 corners.

Jovon Makama is the top goalscorer with 6, Joshua Sargent has 2, with Oscar Schwartau and two other players on 1. Emiliano Marcondes has made the most assists with 2.

Stoke have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 3.5 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Staffordshire team average 55.3% possession, 6.6 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 11.8 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Sorba Thomas has scored 4 goals, followed by Robert Bozenik, Ben Wilmot, Ben Pearson and Million Manhoef on 1. Joon-Ho Bae has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Norwich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vladan Kovacevic (GK), Kellen Fisher, Ruairi McConville, Harry Darling, Lucien Mahovo, Pelle Mattsson, Kenny McLean, Jovon Makama, Matej Jurasek, Jacob Wright, Joshua Sargent.

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tommy Simkin (GK), Maksym Talovierov, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Bosun Lawal, Tomas Rigo, Ben Pearson, Lamine Cisse, Jun-Ho Bae, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama.

Norwich vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Norwich vs Stoke with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

The price of -122 looks particularly appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 for this Championship showdown. It’s expected that these teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash.

We study the Championship form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Norwich vs Stoke 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 3 of the last 5 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 the last 3 Stoke games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Stoke games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Stoke games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Norwich 1 - 0 Stoke

A 1-0 win in favor of Norwich can be backed at odds of +575. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Oscar Schwartau Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich) can be backed at -161 to fail to register a shot on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Oscar Schwartau Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

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Matej Jurásek To Score +525

Matej Jurásek (Norwich) can be backed to score at +525. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Matej Jurásek Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -106

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five straight Norwich home games, while the same thing has happened in four of the past five Stoke matches. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -106.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Norwich

Total

10.70 5.70 5.00

Home

10.20 5.60 4.60

Away

11.20 5.00 6.20

Stoke

Total

11.00 6.60 4.40

Home

10.50 6.30 4.20

Away

11.30 5.70 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-106

Norwich Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-154

Stoke Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-133

X

+650

2

+133

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Norwich vs Stoke 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 the +107 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 48% chance of triumphing in this Championship encounter according to the latest odds. Stoke City are regarded as the least likely winner at +250.

There are various ways to back Norwich and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -130 currently available that they beat Stoke and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+240

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+123

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-345

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-130

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

+102

Favourite Joshua Sargent is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

First

+150

Anytime

+400

Jovon Makama (Norwich)

First

+150

Anytime

+400

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Sorba Thomas (Stoke)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Tony Springett (Norwich)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Million Manhoef (Stoke)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Lewis Baker (Stoke)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Matej Jurásek (Norwich)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Harry Darling (Norwich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Jacob Wright (Norwich)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Bosun Lawal (Stoke)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tatsuki Seko (Stoke)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Jovon Makama (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+140

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-105

Million Manhoef (Stoke)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-123

Sorba Thomas (Stoke)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Tony Springett (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-263

Lewis Baker (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Matej Jurásek (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Harry Darling (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Jacob Wright (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Bosun Lawal (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Tatsuki Seko (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Norwich have finished with six losses, three victories and one draw in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Stoke have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Norwich won 4-2 when they last played Stoke at Carrow Road. In the previous 4 H2H games at Carrow Road, Norwich have secured a victory on every occasion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Norwich Home Stats		3-1-6	2.30	1.00	1.30	4	6	5	5
Stoke Away Stats		3-2-5	1.80	0.70	1.10	3	7	2	8

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Norwich vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

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