Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
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Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Norwich City plays Bolton Wanderers in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Carrow Road.
Recent form
Norwich City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Bolton Wanderers has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Norwich City scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.86. Bolton Wanderers scores 1.00 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Norwich City's games and 43% of Bolton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 86% and 57%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Norwich City has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.45 per game. Norwich City takes 15.7 shots per game, while Bolton Wanderers takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Norwich City leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Norwich City's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Bolton Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.89 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
| Norwich City | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.21 |
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.
Norwich City is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Norwich City · 0.6 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
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.
Norwich City is 86% better for: goals scored per game.
1.86 goals / game - Norwich City · 1 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - Norwich City · 1.71 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Norwich City scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 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 - Norwich City
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Norwich City · 1.14 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
* 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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Norwich City
Bolton Wanderers
* 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
| Norwich City | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.71 | 2.89 | ▼ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 86% | 65% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 19% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 80% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 77% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Norwich City and Bolton Wanderers play?
Norwich City face Bolton Wanderers on September 20, 2026 in Championship at Carrow Road. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers?
Norwich City score 1.86 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 1.00. The Championship average is 2.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Norwich City's matches and 43% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Norwich City and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.