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Norwich v Burnley Stats

Data last updated: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 08:28 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Norwich and Burnley face off at Carrow Road, both grappling with defensive frailties early in the Championship season. Norwich, winless so far, have conceded five goals in two league matches and are adjusting their backline due to suspensions and injuries. Burnley, with one point, have also shipped five goals and are seeking to stabilize after a recent cup exit. Both teams have shown attacking promise, with Norwich scoring twice in their latest cup match and Burnley netting four in league play. This clash between two promotion hopefuls under early pressure promises open play and goal-scoring opportunities.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Both teams conceded five goals in their first two league games, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
  • All four Norwich matches this season have gone over 2.5 goals, indicating a high-scoring trend.
  • Burnley’s league matches have produced nine goals total, with three of four games featuring both teams scoring.
  • Previous three meetings between these sides each ended with exactly three goals, supporting a goals-rich encounter.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 78% chance to Over 2.5 Goals, well above the implied 55.6% , reflecting strong statistical and tactical signals. Both teams' porous defenses and recent high-scoring matches create fertile ground for multiple goals. Norwich’s attacking resurgence in the cup and Burnley’s offensive output despite defensive lapses underpin this outlook. The model is high at 83%, and no data limitations reduce reliability. This pick is a solid value bet given the clear mismatch in defensive solidity and attacking intent from both sides.

Model Probability78% chance of Over 2.5 Goals
Strong positive
Implied Market Chance55.6%
Positive
Recent Defensive RecordsBoth teams conceded 5 goals in 2 league matches
Strong positive
Recent Scoring PatternsNorwich’s 100% Over 2.5 rate this season
Strong positive
Matchup HistoryLast 3 meetings had exactly 3 goals each
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

This fixture features two teams with early defensive struggles but clear attacking potential. Norwich’s recent cup goals and Burnley’s league scoring suggest an open game with multiple chances. The defensive lapses on both sides increase the likelihood of Over 2.5 Goals, making it a tactically and statistically sound selection.

Main risk

Bruno Alves partnered Ruairi McConville in defence at Cardiff, but Harry Darling is expected to come back into contention.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match attacking and defensive dynamics

“Both Norwich and Burnley have shown defensive weaknesses but possess attacking players capable of exploiting these gaps, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter at Carrow Road.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Both teams conceded five goals in their first two league games, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

All four Norwich matches this season have gone over 2.5 goals, indicating a high-scoring trend.

Burnley’s league matches have produced nine goals total, with three of four games featuring both teams scoring.

Previous three meetings between these sides each ended with exactly three goals, supporting a goals-rich encounter.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • The last nine meetings between Norwich and Burnley have averaged just over 2 goals per game, with the last three fixtures each producing exactly three goals.
  • This recent trend over multiple seasons indicates a historical pattern of open games with multiple goals, aligning with current form and tactical setups to favor Over 2.5 Goals in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Norwich0.5
Avg goals scored
Burnley1.5
Norwich2.5
Avg goals conceded
Burnley2.5
Norwich50%
BTTS rate
Burnley100%
Norwich100%
Over 2.5 goals
Burnley100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts
1.8
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.67
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 88%
1.25
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 48%
3
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.1
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 26%
2
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Both teams have conceded five goals in their opening league matches, and Norwich’s four games this season have all exceeded 2.5 goals. Burnley’s matches have frequently featured both teams scoring, reinforcing the expectation of an open game with multiple goals. The attacking patterns and defensive vulnerabilities suggest a high chance of goals from both sides, supporting the Over 2.5 Goals selection.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts
1.8
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.67
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Burnley Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 62%
2.15
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Burnley to WinBet365 guide price · model 48%
3
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.44
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.8
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.7
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The Over 2.5 Goals market is priced at 1.8 with an implied chance of 55.6%, while the model estimates a 78% probability, indicating clear value. This price reflects market recognition of defensive issues but underestimates the likelihood of multiple goals given recent form and tactical setups. The current offer a positive expected value opportunity without requiring caution for price sensitivity.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Norwich5.5
Avg corners for
Burnley5
Norwich10.5
Avg total corners
Burnley9.5
Norwich1.5
Avg yellow cards
Burnley1.5
Norwich14
Avg shots
Burnley14.5
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 58% · edge +8.7 pts
1.73
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.44
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.8
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Over 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price
2
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Both teams average around five corners per game, indicating moderate attacking pressure and territorial exchanges. Shot volumes are balanced, with Norwich averaging 14 shots and Burnley 14.5, both with 4.5 shots on target per match, reflecting active offensive play. Discipline is similar, with 1.5 yellow cards per team, suggesting a competitive but not overly aggressive encounter. These factors combine to support a lively match with sustained attacking phases.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Norwich

LL
Last 50W 0D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 2L
22 Aug 2026A Millwall0-3
15 Aug 2026H West Brom1-2

Burnley

LD
Last 50W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 1L
23 Aug 2026A West Brom1-3
16 Aug 2026H West Ham2-2
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 77% vs implied 62% · edge +15 pts
1.62
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Burnley Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 62%
2.15
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Burnley to WinBet365 guide price · model 48%
3
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.7
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.36
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Norwich Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.68
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Norwich to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
2.2
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Norwich have yet to gain points, scoring 0.5 goals per game while conceding 2.5, with all matches going over 2.5 goals. Burnley have earned one point, scoring 1.5 goals and conceding 2.5 per game, also with a 100% Over 2.5 rate. This recent form data highlights defensive frailties and attacking productivity on both sides, reinforcing the likelihood of a high-scoring match.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Norwich wins
1Draws
6Burnley wins
11 Apr 2025Burnley v Norwich2-1
15 Dec 2024Norwich v Burnley1-2
04 Feb 2023Norwich v Burnley0-3
25 Oct 2022Burnley v Norwich1-0
10 Apr 2022Norwich v Burnley2-0
02 Oct 2021Burnley v Norwich0-0
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts
1.8
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.67
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Burnley to WinBet365 guide price · model 48%
3
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%
3.7
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Norwich to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
2.2
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The head-to-head sample of nine matches shows an average of 2.11 goals per game, with the last three encounters each finishing with three goals. While not overwhelmingly high, this consistent pattern of multiple goals provides a relevant historical backdrop supporting the expectation of a goal-rich match, especially given current defensive issues on both sides.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Championship

Norwich3
Played
Burnley2
Norwich1.7
Avg goals for
Burnley1.5
Norwich2
Avg goals against
Burnley2.5
Norwich0
Clean sheets
Burnley0
Best odds for this sectionBurnley Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 62% vs implied 47% · edge +15 pts
2.15
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Burnley to WinBet365 guide price · model 48%
3
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Norwich Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.68
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Norwich to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
2.2
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Norwich’s season stats show consistent high-scoring matches, with no clean sheets and a strong tendency for games exceeding 2.5 goals. Burnley’s defensive record mirrors Norwich’s, conceding frequently while maintaining offensive output. These season-long patterns confirm the teams’ vulnerability at the back and ability to score, underpinning the Over 2.5 Goals market choice.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
16Norwich33102-1
22Burnley13012-5
Norwich sit 23rd and Burnley 18th early in the Championship, both underperforming relative to promotion expectations. The league positions reflect early struggles, particularly defensively, increasing pressure to respond with attacking intent. This context suggests both teams will prioritize goal-scoring opportunities to improve their standing, supporting a match with multiple goals.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Norwich Over 2.5
100%Burnley Over 2.5
2.11H2H avg goals
The last nine meetings between Norwich and Burnley have averaged just over 2 goals per game, with the last three fixtures each producing exactly three goals. This recent trend over multiple seasons indicates a historical pattern of open games with multiple goals, aligning with current form and tactical setups to favor Over 2.5 Goals in this fixture.

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