Norwich City vs Southampton: match statistics
Norwich City vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Norwich City played against Southampton in Championship (England). The game was played on October 14, 2026. Venue: Carrow Road. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Norwich City has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Southampton has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Norwich City scores 1.89 goals per game and allows 2.11. Southampton scores 2.22 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Norwich City's games and 89% of Southampton's. The Over 2.5 rates are 89% and 67%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Norwich City has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.59 per game. Norwich City takes 14.7 shots per game, while Southampton takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Norwich City leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Southampton leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.22 after halftime.
When the teams score
Norwich City's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Southampton, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 66% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Norwich are 17th and Southampton 4th, but the home and away statistics favor the hosts. Norwich have won 50% of their home matches, scoring an average of 2.5 goals, while Southampton are yet to win away and have averaged 1 goal on the road. The hosts average 5.75 shots on target per home match, compared with Southampton’s 4.5 away, and their xG is 1.76 versus Southampton’s 1.67, strengthening the case for their attacking edge. Norwich’s defense remains a concern: the team have conceded 15 goals in their last 5 matches, while Southampton have conceded 6. The visitors therefore have a genuine chance of taking points, but Norwich’s home scoring record and Southampton’s lack of away wins justify backing the hosts.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal points to both teams scoring: BTTS has occurred in 100% of Norwich’s home matches and Southampton’s away matches so far, although the sample sizes may be small. Over their last 5 matches, the rates were 80% and 100%, respectively, and the teams scored an average of 2.2 and 2.0 goals per match. Norwich conceded as many as 3.0 goals per match during this period, increasing Southampton’s chances of scoring, even though the visitors average only 1.0 goal away from home. Norwich, meanwhile, score an average of 3.75 goals at home, while Southampton concede 1.5 away; the attacking potential of both sides is also reflected in their similar xG figures of 1.69 and 1.67. The visitors’ lower shot conversion rate, at 6% compared with the hosts’ 23%, limits confidence in the prediction but does not outweigh the indicators pointing to BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line was cleared in 100% of the Norwich home and Southampton away matches analyzed. Both teams scored and conceded at least once in every one of these games, further supporting a minimum of two goals. Norwich average 1.69 xG at home, while Southampton average 1.67 xG away, so both sides create chances regularly. Norwich's last five matches averaged 5.2 goals, while Southampton's averaged 3.2, although the hosts conceded as many as 3.0 goals per game over that period. The Over 2.5 goals line also looks promising, but it landed in 50% of Southampton's away matches, making the lower line the clearer pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal comes from the home and away records: Norwich have won 100% of their home matches, scoring an average of 3.75 goals, while Southampton have failed to win any away match. The hosts had a lead at the break in 3 of 4 home games and scored an average of 1.5 goals before half-time, while the visitors were trailing at half-time in 2 of 4 away games. Norwich have averaged 2.25 goals after the break at home, compared with Southampton’s 0.5 away, supporting the likelihood that the hosts would hold on to any lead. Confidence in the pick is tempered by recent form: Southampton led at the break in 4 of their last 5 matches, and the teams’ xG figures are similar—1.69 for Norwich versus 1.67 for the visitors. Even so, Norwich’s stronger home results and effectiveness after the break make a home lead at both half-time and full-time the most likely single scenario.
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
| Norwich City | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.48 |
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.
Southampton is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Norwich City · 2 pts / game - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.89 goals / game - Norwich City · 2.22 goals / game - Southampton
Southampton is 90% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.11 goals / game - Norwich City · 1.11 goals / game - Southampton
Norwich City scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
Southampton scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 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 - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Norwich City · 2.11 pts / game - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 56%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Southampton
* 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 | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 66% | ▲ 89% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 89% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 20% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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 Norwich City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Southampton. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Norwich City vs Southampton?
The Championship match finished Norwich City 0:1 Southampton. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Norwich City and Southampton?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Norwich City won 1, Southampton won 1 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 Norwich City vs Southampton?
Norwich City score 1.89 goals per game on average and Southampton 2.22. The Championship average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Norwich City's matches and 89% of Southampton's.
What form are Norwich City and Southampton in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Southampton 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Southampton?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Norwich City vs Southampton: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.