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As Middlesbrough prepares to host Norwich City on September 12, 2026, both teams come into this encounter with solid recent form, each having secured three victories in their last five matches. This matchup in the English League Championship holds significance for both clubs as they aim to solidify their positions in the standings.
Middlesbrough has demonstrated resilience at home, supported by a tactical setup that emphasizes disciplined defending and quick transitional play. Their home advantage will be crucial as they look to exploit Norwich’s vulnerabilities. On the other hand, Norwich City, known for their dynamic attacking play, seeks to strengthen their campaign with an away performance that prioritizes possession and creativity in the final third.
The bookmakers have positioned Middlesbrough as favorites with odds of 1.84 for a home win, reflecting their stronger recent performances. Our model presents a probability of 52.3% for a home victory, alongside 24% for a draw and 23.8% for an away win for Norwich. While Middlesbrough holds the upper hand statistically, the tactical flexibility and fighting spirit of Norwich make this match a tightly contested affair. As always, while trends suggest potential outcomes, the nature of football ensures that any result remains possible.
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| Middlesbrough 52.5% |
Draw 24.2% |
Norwich 23.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of English League Championship Middlesbrough: 13.01% Norwich: 3.15%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.78 | 4.00 | 4.10 | |
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1.80 | 3.80 | 3.90 | |
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1.79 | 3.85 | 4.03 | |
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1.84 | 3.87 | 3.91 | |
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1.75 | 3.85 | 4.10 |
Latest Results
| 05.09.26 Queens Park Rangers – Middlesbrough FC – 0:1 02.09.26 Burnley FC – Middlesbrough FC – 1:1 29.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – West Bromwich Albion – 3:1 25.08.26 Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 1:3 22.08.26 Blackburn Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 2:1 |
05.09.26 Sheffield United – Norwich City – 1:3 01.09.26 Stoke City – Norwich City – 1:0 29.08.26 Norwich City – Burnley FC – 4:1 25.08.26 Cardiff City – Norwich City – 1:2 22.08.26 Millwall – Norwich City – 3:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.01.26 Middlesbrough FC – Norwich City – 1:0 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 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 11 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | QPR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | West Brom | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | Charlton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 10 |
| 7 | Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | West Ham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | Wolves | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 3 | 8 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 | Norwich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:8 | 0 | 6 |
| 13 | Stoke | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 6 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | -1 | 6 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 5 |
| 17 | Watford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 5 |
| 18 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 5 |
| 19 | Southampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | Derby | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:10 | -5 | 4 |
| 21 | Bolton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 4 |
| 22 | Cardiff | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:9 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:10 | -5 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6:12 | -6 | 2 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. West Ham: 2.65 (29.45%)
2. Wolves: 5.8 (13.45%)
3. Middlesbrough: 6 (13.01%)
4. Southampton: 13.6 (5.74%)
5. Birmingham: 17.6 (4.43%)
6. Millwall: 18.4 (4.24%)
7. Swansea: 20.8 (3.75%)
8. Burnley: 24.8 (3.15%)
9. Norwich: 24.8 (3.15%)
10. West Brom: 24.8 (3.15%)
11. Wrexham: 33.2 (2.35%)
12. QPR: 34.2 (2.28%)
13. Sheffield Utd: 34.8 (2.24%)
14. Bristol City: 50 (1.56%)
15. Charlton: 65 (1.2%)
16. Derby: 72 (1.08%)
17. Stoke City: 80 (0.98%)
18. Watford: 84 (0.93%)
19. Portsmouth: 110 (0.71%)
20. Cardiff: 120 (0.65%)
21. Lincoln City: 120 (0.65%)
22. Blackburn: 120 (0.65%)
23. Preston: 130 (0.6%)
24. Bolton: 130 (0.6%)
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