Our Middlesbrough vs Norwich Prediction: 2-1
Middlesbrough vs Norwich in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Middlesbrough vs Norwich 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.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – West Brom vs Middlesbrough
Determined to maintain their recent success, Middlesbrough must win following their 3-2 England Championship victory against West Brom on January 16. In that match, Middlesbrough had 57% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Brom | 43% | 9 (6) | 1.06 | 36 |
 Middlesbrough | 57% | 8 (5) | 0.92 | 48 |
Norwich's Last Match – Wrexham vs Norwich
Norwich must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England Championship victory over Wrexham in their last outing. In that match, Norwich recorded 45% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wrexham | 55% | 8 (2) | 1.6 | 79 |
 Norwich | 45% | 6 (3) | 0.84 | 27 |
Middlesbrough vs Norwich Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Norwich average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.