Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: match statistics
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Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Middlesbrough plays Norwich City in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Riverside Stadium.
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 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Middlesbrough scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.00. Norwich City scores 1.60 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Middlesbrough's games and 60% of Norwich City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 80%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.80 per game. Middlesbrough takes 17.2 shots per game, while Norwich City takes 16.4.
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 40% and scores 0.60 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 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 65% 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.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.28 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.2 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 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.6 goals / game - Norwich City
Middlesbrough scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
Norwich City scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 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.
Middlesbrough is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.4 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 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 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 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 | 2.87 | ▲ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 67% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 80% | 80% | • 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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
When do Middlesbrough and Norwich City play?
Middlesbrough face Norwich City on September 12, 2026 in Championship at Riverside Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match 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 1.60. The Championship average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Middlesbrough's matches and 60% 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 2-0-3 (1.20 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.