Norwich vs Southampton Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 26 August 2025
📢 What to expect from the EFL Cup Round of 64 clash between Norwich and Southampton? Norwich are in decent form with 3 wins in their last 10 official matches, showcasing an aggressive attacking style, averaging 2 goals per game. Southampton, on the other hand, have struggled in recent outings, with their offensive play falling short of expectations. Statistics suggest a high likelihood of goals from both sides, promising an exciting encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 January 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Norwich City):
- ball possession percentage: 27% vs 73%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 12;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Norwich City and Southampton:
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 4, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 10 against 16;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 1.88;
- average total goals in the match - 3.25.
Head-to-head statistics Norwich - Southampton

Norwich City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Norwich City, away team - Middlesbrough). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Norwich City vs Middlesbrough):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Norwich are known for their energetic style of play and impressive attacking prowess. Lately, they have consistently been scoring two goals per match, making them a formidable opponent for any club. However, the Canaries' defense is not without its flaws, conceding an average of 1.8 goals over the last ten games. This could pose a problem against more experienced teams.
Match Results: Norwich City

Southampton Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Southampton, away - Stoke City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Southampton vs Stoke City):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 5 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Southampton are displaying inconsistent form and continue to struggle on the road, with just two wins in their last ten official matches speaking volumes. The team clearly faces challenges in converting chances, averaging only 0.8 goals per game. The Saints aim to offset their weaknesses through a defensive approach, but their lack of attacking efficiency remains the primary obstacle to success.
Match Results: Southampton
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 4, draws - 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.25, the guests - 2;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Norwich City games against Southampton.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 11 Southampton games.
Prediction on corners
Norwich City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 5.4.
Southampton: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8, away - 8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 6.
- Norwich City have taken over 3.5 corners in 9 of last 10 home games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (2.25 for home team and 0.75 for away team).
Norwich City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 1.4.
Southampton: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
- Norwich City have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams compete in the Championship and are on a relatively equal footing, as evidenced by the lack of a clear favorite among bookmakers. Norwich consistently engage in high-scoring matches where both sides find the net: in 8 of their last 9 games, they have both scored and conceded. This style increases the likelihood of an open game in their cup clash with Southampton. In this scenario, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems like a well-founded prediction.