Norwich vs Stoke City Predictions

Norwich vs Stoke predictions for this Championship fixture. Norwich City aim to end a three-match winless run against Stoke City in Saturday’s Championship fixture at Carrow Road. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Championship | Feb 22, 2025 at 12:30pm UK at Carrow Road

Norwich vs Stoke City Predictions

Can Norwich Overcome Their Slump or Will Stoke Spring a Surprise?

• Norwich thrive against struggling sides at home – The Canaries have averaged 3.75 goals per game in their four home matches against bottom-six teams this season.
• Stoke struggle on the road – The Potters have managed just one win in their last seven Championship away games (D3, L3), highlighting their travel woes.
• Both teams have leaky defences – Norwich have gone three matches without a clean sheet, while Stoke have conceded in five consecutive league games.

Best Bet for Norwich vs Stoke City

Norwich City’s playoff ambitions have taken a hit in recent weeks, with the Canaries failing to win any of their last three matches. They now sit 12th in the Championship table, four points outside the top six, and will be desperate to reignite their promotion push when they host Stoke City at Carrow Road this Saturday. The visitors, meanwhile, arrive in Norfolk with renewed confidence after a morale-boosting 3-1 win over Swansea City last weekend. Mark Robins’s side have been flirting with the relegation battle for much of the season, but back-to-back wins would give them some much-needed breathing space from the bottom three.

Historically, Norwich have enjoyed this fixture, going unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Stoke, including three consecutive home victories. That dominance will certainly be on their minds as they aim to capitalise on Stoke’s poor away form, with the Potters having won just once in their last seven league matches on the road. However, given Norwich’s inconsistency and the visitors’ renewed spirit, this might not be as straightforward a contest as some might expect.

Best Bet: Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You, we don’t believe in overwhelming readers with multiple predictions. Instead, we cut through the noise and provide just one ultimate selection per match. For this encounter, our best bet is for both teams to find the net.

There’s solid reasoning behind this pick. Norwich’s defence has been far from secure, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last three Championship outings. Stoke, on the other hand, have been just as porous at the back, going five games without a shutout. This combination suggests an open contest where chances will come at both ends.

Norwich have been prolific when playing against struggling sides at Carrow Road. In their four home matches against bottom-six teams this season, they have averaged a staggering 3.75 goals per game. Stoke might not be known for their attacking firepower—being the joint-lowest scorers in the league—but they have shown signs of improvement, putting three past Swansea last weekend. While Norwich’s attack, spearheaded by Josh Sargeant, should pose a major threat, Stoke’s recent resurgence, aided by goals from Wouter Burger and Bae Jun-ho, suggests they can contribute to the scoresheet too.

DAnother key factor is Stoke’s worrying habit of conceding first. They have now gone behind in three successive games, and given Norwich’s ability to start quickly at home, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Canaries got the opener here. However, Stoke have demonstrated resilience, with last weekend’s fightback against Swansea showing they can respond when put under pressure.

Our expert Graham Hartshorn weighs in on why this bet is the best value pick for Saturday’s game:

“With both sides struggling for defensive solidity, an open contest looks likely. Norwich’s home form against bottom-half sides is outstanding, while Stoke have been finding the net more regularly. Expect both teams to get on the scoresheet in a lively encounter.”

Expected Scoreline: Norwich City 2-2 Stoke City

Given Norwich’s ability to score freely against struggling sides and Stoke’s improved attacking output, a high-scoring draw looks like a realistic outcome. Norwich will likely dominate possession and create the better chances, but their inconsistency could allow Stoke to capitalise on counter-attacks. Both teams have vulnerabilities at the back, and given how often Norwich’s matches have seen goals at both ends, a 2-2 draw appears to be a strong pick for this clash.

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