Norwich City FC
Football England - EFL Championship Carrow Road Fri 3 Apr 10:00
Portsmouth FC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Norwich vs Portsmouth

Norwich clash with Portsmouth at Carrow Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 3 April.

Canaries to Get the Job Done

We’re going for a straight pick on Norwich when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Portsmouth, with odds of -104 currently available.

2-1 Victory for Norwich in Pair’s Last Battle

Norwich City have now achieved three straight home victories. Their last win was a 1-0 away triumph at The Valley against Charlton Athletic. The Norfolk club had most of the ball recording 61% possession and five shots on target, with an early goal from Pelle Mattsson proving to be the winner.

Portsmouth have now lost three consecutive matches. Away from home in their previous game, Queens Park Rangers won 6-1 at Loftus Road. John Mousinho's team had seven shots on goal and boasted 60% possession, with John Swift on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Norwich who were victorious when they last faced Portsmouth. At Fratton Park, a 2-1 away victory was recorded. In the past 4 H2H meetings, we have seen two Portsmouth wins, one Norwich victory and one draw.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 Norwich logo Norwich 40 16 7 17 53 47 6 53:47 55
21 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth 39 10 11 18 38 55 -17 38:55 41
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Norwich City – Last 10 League Games

Norwich have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Philippe Clement's side have averaged 56.8% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.5 goals from 2.7 shots on goal, 8.2 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Top scorer Mohamed Toure has found the net 4 times, with Ali Ahmed, Kenny McLean and Anis Ben Slimane getting 2 each. Leading assistor is Jacob Wright with 2.

Portsmouth – Last 10 League Games

Pompey have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 5.1 shots on goal, 15.7 attempts and 1.0 goals. Pompey average 59.0% possession, 8.7 corners taken and 2.8 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 8.3 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Terry Devlin and John Swift have 2 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Jacob Brown on 1. Zak Swanson, Jacob Brown and Regan Poole have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Norwich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vladan Kovacevic (GK), Liam Gibbs, Harry Darling, Jakov Medic, Kellen Fisher, Kenny McLean, Pelle Mattsson, Edmond-Paris Maghoma, Jacob Wright, Oscar Schwartau, Mathias Kvistgaarden.

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Madiodio Dia, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, Luke Le Roux, Gustavo Caballero, Conor Chaplin, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop.

Norwich vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Norwich vs Portsmouth with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Norwich will have the edge in this Championship clash, then you can back the home team at -104. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Championship data is helpful.

Key Norwich vs Portsmouth league stats:

  • Norwich have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Norwich have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Norwich have won 3 consecutive games at home.
  • Portsmouth have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Portsmouth have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Portsmouth have lost their last 3 games.
Norwich to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 51% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Norwich Norwich logo 2 - 1 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth

Norwich can be backed at +600 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ali Ahmed to Score +270 BetMGM logo

Ali Ahmed (Norwich) has scored two goals in his past five Championship games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +270.

Latest Ali Ahmed Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Over 4.5 Corners +110 BetMGM logo

Portsmouth have had over 4.5 corners in six consecutive matches, with Norwich conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous two games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure +110 that Portsmouth go over the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Norwich Logo Norwich
Total
9.90 5.80 4.10
Home
9.90 5.60 4.30
Away
9.50 3.90 5.60
Portsmouth Logo Portsmouth
Total
11.50 8.70 2.80
Home
10.80 7.10 3.70
Away
10.60 6.50 4.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Norwich -104
Total Goals Over 2.5 -102
Anytime Goalscorer Ali Ahmed +270

Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Norwich on the Full-Time Result, three or more goals and Ali Ahmed (Norwich) to be on the scoresheet.

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Norwich vs Portsmouth 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 Trading at Shorter Odds Than Pompey

Norwich City are forecasted to have a 50% chance of triumphing in this Championship encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -100. If you want to wager on the underdog, Portsmouth have been priced up at +280.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Norwich to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Portsmouth +0.5 at -127 and that gets the draw onside.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -132 on the BTTS market.

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Mohamed Toure Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Mohamed Toure is now available at +525 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Mohamed Toure (Norwich)
First
+190
Anytime
+525
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Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)
First
+220
Anytime
+550
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Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich)
First
+230
Anytime
+600
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Ali Ahmed (Norwich)
First
+260
Anytime
+650
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Can Norwich Land Yet Another Home Win?

Norwich have racked up three consecutive victories at Carrow Road. The Norfolk club have managed seven victories and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Portsmouth have gone without an away win in the last three games. John Mousinho's team have four defeats, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

The most recent Carrow Road meeting saw Portsmouth claim a 5-3 win over Norwich.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Norwich logo Norwich Home Stats 7-0-3 2.80 1.90 0.90 5 5 5 5
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth Away Stats 3-3-4 3.10 1.20 1.90 5 5 7 3
  • 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
Team Stats
Norwich logo Norwich League Stats
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Norwich vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Norwich vs Portsmouth team news beforehand. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and injury news right here.

Norwich Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Norwich Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Vladan Kovacevic
8 Liam Gibbs 6 Harry Darling 5 Jakov Medic 35 Kellen Fisher
23 Kenny McLean 7 Pelle Mattsson
25 Edmond-Paris Maghoma 16 Jacob Wright 29 Oscar Schwartau
30 Mathias Kvistgaarden
1 Nicolas Schmid
24 Terry Devlin 5 Regan Poole 55 Madiodio Dia 3 Connor Ogilvie
7 Marlon Pack 16 Luke Le Roux
47 Gustavo Caballero 36 Conor Chaplin 27 Millenic Alli
9 Colby Bishop

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Norwich Substitutes

  • 3Jack Stacey
  • 14Benjamin Chrisene
  • 18Forson Amankwah
  • 20Anis Ben Slimane
  • 21Ali Ahmed
  • 26Sam Field
  • 32Daniel Grimshaw
  • 33Jose Cordoba
  • 37Mohamed Toure

Portsmouth Substitutes

  • 2Jordan Williams
  • 6Conor Shaughnessy
  • 8John Swift
  • 10Adrian Segecic
  • 21Andre Dozzell
  • 26Josef Bursik
  • 29Harvey Blair
  • 37Keshi Anderson
  • 40Jacob Brown

Previous Norwich Lineups

21 Mar Championship
Charlton 0-1 Norwich
18 Mar Championship
Southampton 1-0 Norwich
14 Mar Championship
Norwich 2-0 Preston
11 Mar Championship
Norwich 2-1 Sheffield Utd
08 Mar FA Cup
Leeds 3-0 Norwich
28 Feb Championship
Leicester 0-2 Norwich

Previous Portsmouth Lineups

21 Mar Championship
QPR 6-1 Portsmouth
16 Mar Championship
Portsmouth 0-1 Derby
10 Mar Championship
Portsmouth 1-2 Swansea
07 Mar Championship
Blackburn 1-1 Portsmouth
28 Feb Championship
Portsmouth 0-1 Hull
24 Feb Championship
Wrexham 2-1 Portsmouth

Injuries & Suspensions

Norwich Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jovon Makama Muscle
Matej Jurasek Foot
Shane Duffy Muscle
Jeffrey Schlupp Hamstring
Mirko Topic Cruciate ligame
Ante Crnac Cruciate ligame
Gabriel Forsyth Knee
Portsmouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Franco Umeh-Chibueze Hamstring
Mark Kosznovszky Knee
Josh Murphy Hamstring
Josh Knight Low back
Team Squads

Norwich Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Philippe Clement

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Vladan Kovacevic 1 G 38 3420 38 0 0 0 5 0
Kenny McLean 23 M 36 3078 35 1 2 2 4 0
Kellen Fisher 35 D 36 2849 31 8 0 0 9 0
Harry Darling 6 D 29 2476 28 10 1 0 6 0
Pelle Mattsson 7 M 26 2091 23 7 1 0 8 0

Portsmouth Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Mousinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Regan Poole 5 D 34 3033 34 1 0 1 6 0
Colby Bishop 9 F 35 2786 30 5 2 0 2 0
Ebou Adams 38 M 37 2665 29 10 3 1 10 0
Andre Dozzell 21 M 29 2496 29 0 1 1 7 0
Nicolas Schmid 1 G 28 2455 28 0 0 0 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 40 25 8 7 84:42 83
2 Millwall 40 21 9 10 55:45 72
3 Middlesbrough 40 20 11 9 60:39 71
4 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 69
5 Hull 40 20 7 13 63:58 67
6 Wrexham 40 17 13 10 62:53 64
7 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 63
8 Derby 40 17 9 14 58:51 60
9 Watford 40 14 14 12 51:48 56
10 QPR 40 16 8 16 57:62 56
11 Norwich 40 16 7 17 53:47 55
12 Stoke 40 15 9 16 48:43 54
13 Bristol City 40 15 9 16 51:51 54
14 Birmingham 40 14 11 15 48:50 53
15 Preston 40 13 14 13 47:51 53
16 Swansea 40 15 8 17 47:52 53
17 Sheffield Utd 40 15 6 19 57:57 51
18 Charlton 40 12 12 16 37:48 48
19 Blackburn 40 12 10 18 37:49 46
20 West Brom 40 11 11 18 42:56 44
21 Portsmouth 39 10 11 18 38:55 41
22 Leicester 40 11 13 16 53:62 40
23 Oxford 40 9 13 18 37:52 40
24 Sheffield Wed 40 1 9 30 24:81 -6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 20 15 3 2 43:17 48
2 Ipswich 20 12 7 1 36:14 43
3 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
4 Middlesbrough 20 10 6 4 28:16 36
5 Watford 20 10 6 4 29:20 36
6 Millwall 20 11 3 6 28:23 36
7 Birmingham 20 9 8 3 33:20 35
8 Swansea 20 10 5 5 28:22 35
9 Wrexham 20 9 6 5 36:30 33
10 Hull 20 10 3 7 32:32 33
11 Stoke 20 9 5 6 31:21 32
12 QPR 20 10 2 8 37:32 32
13 Derby 20 8 6 6 27:25 30
14 Preston 20 8 6 6 26:24 30
15 West Brom 20 7 8 5 25:25 29
16 Sheffield Utd 20 8 4 8 33:26 28
17 Charlton 20 8 4 8 19:21 28
18 Norwich 20 8 2 10 24:24 26
19 Leicester 20 7 5 8 28:30 26
20 Bristol City 20 7 4 9 28:27 25
21 Oxford 20 5 8 7 18:25 23
22 Portsmouth 19 6 4 9 19:20 22
23 Blackburn 20 4 7 9 18:25 19
24 Sheffield Wed 20 0 5 15 10:41 5