Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: match statistics
Middlesbrough displays a significantly better home form with a 64% win rate at home and only 14% defeats, making them the favorite of this match. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +13 in home matches and an impressive 43% clean sheet rate. Norwich City, despite a good recent five-match run, shows weaker away form with only 33% wins and a significantly worse xG (1.22 vs 1.67 conceded). A key factor is Middlesbrough's advantage in possession (57% vs 50%) and higher shots on target per game (4.5 vs 3.93). The difference in league position (2nd place vs 18th place) further confirms the hosts' advantage, although Norwich has shown character in recent matches, which justifies a certain probability of a draw or an upset.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Middlesbrough played against Norwich City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Middlesbrough has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Norwich City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Middlesbrough scores 1.59 goals per game and allows 1.00. Norwich City scores 1.28 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Middlesbrough's games and 69% of Norwich City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 52%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.34 per game. Middlesbrough takes 14.5 shots per game, while Norwich City takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Norwich City leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Middlesbrough's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Norwich City, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Middlesbrough displays a significantly better home form with a 64% win rate at home and only 14% defeats, making them the favorite of this match. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +13 in home matches and an impressive 43% clean sheet rate. Norwich City, despite a good recent five-match run, shows weaker away form with only 33% wins and a significantly worse xG (1.22 vs 1.67 conceded). A key factor is Middlesbrough's advantage in possession (57% vs 50%) and higher shots on target per game (4.5 vs 3.93). The difference in league position (2nd place vs 18th place) further confirms the hosts' advantage, although Norwich has shown character in recent matches, which justifies a certain probability of a draw or an upset.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Middlesbrough | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Middlesbrough is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.59 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.28 goals / game - Norwich City
Middlesbrough is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.41 goals / game - Norwich City
Middlesbrough scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 meczów), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 29 meczów).
Norwich City scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
Over / Under - Norwich City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Norwich City is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.41 pts / game - Norwich City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Middlesbrough | Liga | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.59 | 2.60 | • 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 57% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 24% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | • 72% | 72% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Middlesbrough's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Norwich City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Middlesbrough vs Norwich City?
The Championship match finished Middlesbrough 1:0 Norwich City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Middlesbrough vs Norwich City?
Middlesbrough score 1.59 goals per game on average and Norwich City 1.28. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Middlesbrough's matches and 69% of Norwich City's.
What form are Middlesbrough and Norwich City in?
Over the last 5 games Middlesbrough have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Norwich City 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Middlesbrough vs Norwich City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.