Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: match statistics
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Middlesbrough played against Norwich City in Championship (England). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Riverside Stadium. Final score: 4:3.
Recent form
Middlesbrough has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Norwich City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Middlesbrough scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.00. Norwich City scores 1.67 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Middlesbrough's games and 67% of Norwich City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 83%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.78 per game. Middlesbrough takes 17.2 shots per game, while Norwich City takes 16.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Norwich City leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Middlesbrough's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Norwich City, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 have won both of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game and dropping no points. The hosts are also creating significantly more chances: their average xG stands at 2.03 compared with Norwich’s 1.59, while they record 19 shots per game to Norwich’s 14. Norwich have lost 67% of their away matches, score only 1 goal on average, and have failed to score in as many as 67% of those fixtures. The visitors’ defense concedes an average of 1.67 goals, while Middlesbrough find the net an average of 6.5 times per game, strongly supporting the scenario of a home win. Both teams have been effective across their last five matches, scoring 9 goals each, but Middlesbrough’s home advantage and Norwich’s weaker away trend are decisive factors.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Middlesbrough has a very strong attacking profile at home: it averages 2.5 goals, generates an xG of 2.11, and records 6.5 shots on target per match. Norwich scores just 1.0 goal on the road, but its average xG stands at 1.59, while the hosts concede 1.5 goals on average and have not kept a single clean sheet. In their last five matches, both teams averaged 1.8 goals, while BTTS landed in 80% of Middlesbrough’s matches and 60% of Norwich’s. Furthermore, Middlesbrough recorded BTTS in 100% of its home matches so far, and neither side managed to keep a clean sheet within this statistical matchup. Norwich’s weaker season-long BTTS rate of 33% lowers confidence, but the quality of chances created by both teams supports a goal from each side — BTTS - Yes / Goal-Goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Middlesbrough have averaged 1.8 goals in their last five matches, while Norwich have conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game over the same period. The hosts create plenty of chances, averaging 20 shots and 6.5 shots on target, with an average xG of 2.11. Norwich also possess attacking qualities: they have averaged 1.8 goals in their last five matches, while Middlesbrough have failed to keep a clean sheet in any game this season. At least three goals were scored in 60% of the hosts’ last five matches and in 80% of Norwich’s games, although the Over 2.5 line carries greater volatility. The strongest signal remains Over 1.5, as the profiles of both teams and the projected total of 3.15 goals clearly support at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Middlesbrough has strong indicators to take the lead before half-time: in 80% of their last five matches, they were ahead after 45 minutes, conceded no goals during those first halves, and scored an average of 0.8 goals. Norwich were trailing at the break in 40% of their last five appearances and conceded an average of 0.8 goals in the opening periods, while the hosts average 20 shots at home compared with 14 for the visitors. Middlesbrough’s advantage is also evident in the quality of chances created, with an average xG of 2.11 against Norwich’s 1.59 and a shot conversion rate of 13% compared with 7%. The hosts score an average of 2.5 goals per home match, whereas Norwich score only 1.0 away from home, while also conceding an average of 1.67 goals. The strongest scenario is therefore Middlesbrough leading at the break and holding that advantage until full-time, although the open style of both teams also increases the likelihood of Norwich scoring after half-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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) | 28% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
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.
Middlesbrough is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.8 pts / game - Norwich City
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 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.5 goals / game - Norwich City
Middlesbrough scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Norwich City scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
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.
Middlesbrough is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.67 pts / game - Norwich City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Middlesbrough
Norwich City
* 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 | ▼ 2.60 | 2.84 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 67% | • 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 74% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Middlesbrough's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Norwich City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Middlesbrough vs Norwich City?
The Championship match finished Middlesbrough 4:3 Norwich City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Norwich City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Middlesbrough won 2, Norwich City won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Middlesbrough vs Norwich City?
Middlesbrough score 1.60 goals per game on average and Norwich City 1.67. The Championship average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Middlesbrough's matches and 67% of Norwich City's.
What form are Middlesbrough and Norwich City in?
Over the last 5 games Middlesbrough have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Norwich City 3-0-2 (1.80 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.