Our Norwich vs Portsmouth Prediction: 2-1
Norwich vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Norwich vs Portsmouth 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
Norwich's Last Match – Charlton vs Norwich
Norwich will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Championship triumph against Charlton on March 21. In that match, Norwich controlled 61% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlton | 39% | 5 (1) | 1.36 | 48 |
 Norwich | 61% | 11 (5) | 1.44 | 58 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – QPR vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-6 England Championship defeat against QPR on March 21. In that match, Portsmouth recorded 60% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR | 40% | 8 (8) | 1.63 | 22 |
 Portsmouth | 60% | 14 (7) | 1.61 | 80 |
Norwich vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Norwich | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.33 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Norwich are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Norwich 16-8
Portsmouth 10-17
What are the odds for this match?
Norwich to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.6
Portsmouth to win: @3.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
Lineups
Norwich (4-2-3-1) : Vladan Kovacevic, Kellen Fisher, Jakov Medic, Harry Darling, Kenny McLean, Pelle Mattsson, Jacob Wright, Liam Gibbs, Paris Maghoma, Oscar Schwartau, Mathias Kvistgaarden
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Nicolas Schmid, Terry Devlin, Madiodio Dia, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, Luke Le Roux, Gustavo Caballero, Conor Chaplin, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop