Norwich vs Southampton prediction 26.08.2025 | EFL Cup
Norwich City
Kick off:
Date:
Southampton
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2.89
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3.64
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2.36
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- Competition: EFL Cup, 1/32 Finals
- Date: Tuesday, 26th August, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Carrow Road (Norwich)
On Tuesday evening, two Championship sides, Norwich and Southampton, will face off in the 1/32 Finals of the EFL Cup. In the previous round, the Canaries eliminated Watford (2:1), while the Saints had a bit easier time against Northampton (1:0). The game will take place at Norwich's pitch at Carrow Road.
Norwich City vs Southampton Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Norwich City
1 : 1
Southampton
Championship
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Southampton
4 : 4
Norwich City
Championship
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Southampton
2 : 0
Norwich City
Premier League
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Norwich City
2 : 1
Southampton
Premier League
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Norwich City
0 : 3
Southampton
Premier League
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Southampton
2 : 1
Norwich City
Premier League
In the previous season, these teams met twice in the Championship, with both meetings ending in draws (1:1 and 4:4). Looking further back, in the past decade, these teams met ten times. Norwich won twice, while Southampton secured five victories.
When it comes to the number of goals, five out of ten ended with fewer than three goals, and in five of them, we saw both teams scoring.
Norwich team overview
Norwich have been a team that often travelled between the Premier League and the Championship in the last decade and a half. However, for the previous three seasons, since they were relegated in 2021/22, the Canaries weren't even close to going up. Last season, they finished 13th, not even close to the Playoffs!
This year, despite a good start in the EFL Cup, the Canaries won only three points in the first three rounds of the Championship. Even though it is still early, this poor start raises some concerns.
An additional problem for Nowich is the injury to Jack Stacey. The 29-year-old defender started in all three Championship games this season, and his absence will be a factor. He suffered an injury in the previous match vs Middlesbrough and had to leave the field after 52 minutes.
Last matches of Norwich City
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Portsmouth
1 : 2
Norwich City
Championship
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Watford
1 : 2
Norwich City
Carabao Cup
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Norwich City
1 : 2
Millwall
Championship
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Norwich City
0 : 1
NAC Breda
Club Friendlies 3
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FC Volendam
1 : 1
Norwich City
Club Friendlies 3
Norwich City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Vladan Kovačević
Defenders
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6
Harry Darling
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33
José Córdoba
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5
Jakov Medic
Midfielders
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35
Kellen Fisher
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16
Jacob Wright
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22
Mirko Topić
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19
Papa Amadou Diallo
Forwards
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11
Emiliano Marcondes
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17
Ante Crnac
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9
Josh Sargent
Southampton team overview
Southampton have moved between the Championship and the Premier League in the last few seasons and are among the favorites to return to the English top-flight division. However, after a good start and four points in the first two rounds, the Saints suffered a troubling 2:1 home defeat to a ten-man Stoke. Right now, they sit in 10th place in the Championship.
In the previous game vs Stoke, a starting left full-back/wing-back, Welington, suffered an injury and had to leave the field after only 21 minutes. He will most likely miss the EFL Cup match.
Last matches of Southampton
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Ipswich Town
1 : 1
Southampton
Championship
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Northampton Town
0 : 1
Southampton
Carabao Cup
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Southampton
2 : 1
Wrexham
Championship
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Southampton
2 : 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
Club Friendlies 3
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Eastleigh
1 : 2
Southampton
Club Friendlies
Southampton lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Gavin Bazunu
Defenders
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15
Nathan Wood
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6
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
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5
Jack Stephens
Midfielders
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26
Ryan Fraser
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24
Shea Charles
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4
Flynn Downes
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3
Ryan Manning
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18
Mateus Fernandes
Forwards
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46
Jay Robinson
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9
Adam Armstrong
Prediction
Norwich have been absolutely great for this type of bet, considering that both teams scored in all four of their games this season across the competitions. Last year, they were absolutely amazing offensively, scoring 71 goals in the league, which was the second most in the league! But their defense was among the worst in the league. Therefore, a BTTS in the first four games this season is not a surprise at all.
Meanwhile, we saw both teams scoring in three out of four Southampton games (75%). They scored at least a goal in all of their matches, and in some of them looked absolutely amazing offensively. In the season's opener vs Wrexham, they had an impressive 4.14 xG! So, we believe the Saints should score at least once in this match as well.
Last season, both teams scored in both h2h matches. Considering all the above, we expect an exciting game with both teams scoring at least once.
3 Reasons why we should see both teams scoring
- Both teams scored in all four of Norwich's games
- Southampton scored in all four games thus far
- The last two h2h games finished with both teams scoring
Main prediction Norwich City - Southampton
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.62
