Middlesbrough vs Norwich City predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Jan 25, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Middlesbrough

Norwich City

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Middlesbrough FC will host Norwich City in an eagerly anticipated soccer match on January 31, 2026. Both teams have been in good form recently, with Middlesbrough winning 3 of their last 5 matches and Norwich City winning 4 of their last 5. This sets the stage for an exciting clash between two inform teams.

Middlesbrough FC will have the home advantage, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.73 compared to Norwich City at 4.27. Our model predicts a 57.8% chance of a home win, 24.1% chance of a draw, and 21.1% chance of an away win.

Middlesbrough will look to capitalize on their recent momentum and solidify their position in the league table. However, Norwich City’s impressive form cannot be discounted, and they will be determined to secure a positive result on the road.

Tactically, both teams possess strengths that could influence the outcome of the match. It will be a closely contested game, and the result could go either way. Fans can expect an intense and competitive battle between these two sides.

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Middlesbrough
54.8%		 Draw
25%		 Norwich
20.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of English League Championship Middlesbrough: 16.52% Norwich: 0.82%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.79 3.72 4.46
MarathonBet 1.7 3.76 4.7 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.73 3.5 4.5
Pinnacle 1.69 3.88 4.8
Best for US Customers 1.68 3.8 4.75

Latest Results

24.01.26 Middlesbrough FC – Preston North End – 4:0
21.01.26 Stoke City – Middlesbrough FC – 1:2
16.01.26 West Bromwich Albion – Middlesbrough FC – 2:3
10.01.26 Fulham FC – Middlesbrough FC – 3:1
04.01.26 Middlesbrough FC – Southampton FC – 4:0		 20.01.26 West Bromwich Albion – Norwich City – 0:5
17.01.26 Wrexham AFC – Norwich City – 1:2
11.01.26 Norwich City – Walsall FC – 5:1
04.01.26 Norwich City – Stoke City – 0:2
01.01.26 Queens Park Rangers – Norwich City – 1:2

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League and 20).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough won 3.
  • At the moment, both teams are looking strong and ready to play.
  • Norwich may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Middlesbrough is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Middlesbrough will win today’s game, with odds of 1.71.
  • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 22:15. (average 1.4:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Middlesbrough won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 12:7. (average 1.5:0.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.08.25 Norwich City – Middlesbrough FC – 1:2
    26.04.25 Middlesbrough FC – Norwich City – 0:0
    27.10.24 Norwich City – Middlesbrough FC – 3:3
    06.03.24 Middlesbrough FC – Norwich City – 3:1
    24.10.23 Norwich City – Middlesbrough FC – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 28 17 7 4 61:31 30 58
    2 Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46:29 17 55
    3 Ipswich 28 14 8 6 48:27 21 50
    4 Hull 28 15 5 8 47:40 7 50
    5 Millwall 29 14 7 8 36:35 1 49
    6 Wrexham 29 11 11 7 43:37 6 44
    7 Bristol City 29 12 7 10 40:31 9 43
    8 Watford 28 11 10 7 39:33 6 43
    9 Preston 29 11 10 8 36:33 3 43
    10 Stoke 29 12 6 11 34:26 8 42
    11 Derby 29 11 9 9 39:37 2 42
    12 QPR 29 11 7 11 40:42 -2 40
    13 Birmingham 29 10 9 10 39:38 1 39
    14 Leicester 29 10 8 11 40:43 -3 38
    15 Southampton 28 9 9 10 40:40 0 36
    16 Swansea 29 10 6 13 32:37 -5 36
    17 Sheffield Utd 28 11 2 15 39:41 -2 35
    18 Charlton 28 8 8 12 27:38 -11 32
    19 West Brom 29 9 5 15 32:44 -12 32
    20 Norwich 28 8 6 14 35:40 -5 30
    21 Blackburn 28 7 8 13 26:37 -11 29
    22 Portsmouth 26 7 8 11 23:36 -13 29
    23 Oxford Utd 28 6 9 13 27:36 -9 27
    24 Sheffield Wed 28 1 8 19 18:56 -38 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.6 (50.94%)

    2. Ipswich: 4.32 (18.89%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 4.94 (16.52%)

    4. Millwall: 56.2 (1.45%)

    5. Hull City: 65.4 (1.25%)

    6. Blackburn: 100 (0.82%)

    7. Portsmouth: 100 (0.82%)

    8. Bristol City: 100 (0.82%)

    9. Norwich: 100 (0.82%)

    10. Oxford Utd: 100 (0.82%)

    11. Charlton: 100 (0.82%)

    12. Watford: 130.2 (0.63%)

    13. Southampton: 180.2 (0.45%)

    14. Wrexham: 180.2 (0.45%)

    15. QPR: 180.2 (0.45%)

    16. Preston: 180.2 (0.45%)

    17. Sheffield Wed: 180.2 (0.45%)

    18. Sheffield Utd: 180.2 (0.45%)

    19. West Brom: 180.2 (0.45%)

    20. Stoke City: 180.2 (0.45%)

    21. Swansea: 180.2 (0.45%)

    22. Leicester: 180.2 (0.45%)

    23. Derby: 180.2 (0.45%)

    24. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.45%)

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