Our Norwich vs Cardiff Prediction: 3-1
Norwich vs Cardiff in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 3, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Norwich vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
If you're looking for more top picks, check out our must-win fixtures for today to see which teams have the highest chance of securing victory!
Recent Form Insights
Norwich's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Norwich
Norwich will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 England Championship draw against Middlesbrough on April 26. In that match, Norwich had 51% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 49% | 8 (5) | 0.76 | 62 |
 Norwich | 51% | 5 (4) | 0.76 | 43 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs West Brom
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cardiff must win after their 0-0 England Championship draw against West Brom on April 26. In that match, Cardiff recorded 48% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 48% | 9 (7) | 1.18 | 58 |
 West Brom | 52% | 12 (8) | 1.57 | 38 |
Norwich vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Norwich | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.49 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Norwich are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 0.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Norwich 11-18
Cardiff 8-12
What are the odds for this match?
Norwich to win: @1.615
Draw: @4.333
Cardiff to win: @4.75
Lineups
Norwich (4-2-3-1) : Angus Gunn, Shane Duffy, Ruairi McConville, Callum Doyle, Kenny McLean, Jacob Wright, Forson Amankwah, Jack Stacey, Marcelino Nunez, Borja Sainz, Josh Sargent
Cardiff (4-2-3-1) : Ethan Horvath, Ronan Kpakio, Will Fish, Calum Chambers, Callum O'Dowda, William Alves, David Turnbull, Cian Ashford, Alex Robertson, Joe Ralls, Yousef Salech
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