Norwich City vs Stoke City: match statistics
Norwich City sits in last place, 22nd in the table, evidencing the team's serious problems this season. The hosts have won only 25% of home matches and hold a negative goal difference (-5) at their own stadium. Stoke City ranks 9th and presents solid away form with 38% wins, though as many as 46% of their matches end in defeat. Norwich shows better recent form (2.0 PPG) compared to Stoke (1.4 PPG), which could be crucial. The xG statistics indicate a slight advantage for the hosts (1.51 vs 1.21), but Norwich's defense is weak (averaging 1.42 goals conceded). Given the scoring struggles of both teams (FTS% 33% vs 46%) and balanced possession stats, I expect a tight, low-scoring match with a draw being the most probable scenario.
Norwich City vs Stoke City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Norwich City played against Stoke City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Norwich City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Stoke City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Norwich City scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.48. Stoke City scores 1.20 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 72% of Norwich City's games and 36% of Stoke City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 44%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Norwich City has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.30 per game. Norwich City takes 12.4 shots per game, while Stoke City takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Norwich City leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Stoke City leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Norwich City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Stoke City, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 58% 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Norwich City sits in last place, 22nd in the table, evidencing the team's serious problems this season. The hosts have won only 25% of home matches and hold a negative goal difference (-5) at their own stadium. Stoke City ranks 9th and presents solid away form with 38% wins, though as many as 46% of their matches end in defeat. Norwich shows better recent form (2.0 PPG) compared to Stoke (1.4 PPG), which could be crucial. The xG statistics indicate a slight advantage for the hosts (1.51 vs 1.21), but Norwich's defense is weak (averaging 1.42 goals conceded). Given the scoring struggles of both teams (FTS% 33% vs 46%) and balanced possession stats, I expect a tight, low-scoring match with a draw being the most probable scenario.
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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
| Norwich City | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.30 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Norwich City · 1.4 pts / game - Stoke 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.
Stoke City is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - Norwich City · 1.2 goals / game - Stoke City
Stoke City is 61% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Norwich City · 0.92 goals / game - Stoke City
Norwich City scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Stoke City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Stoke City scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 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 - Norwich City
Over / Under - Stoke 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Stoke City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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
Stoke 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
| Norwich City | Liga | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.60 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 58% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 24% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 73% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 77% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Norwich City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Stoke City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Norwich City vs Stoke City?
The Championship match finished Norwich City 0:2 Stoke City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Norwich City vs Stoke City?
Norwich City score 1.12 goals per game on average and Stoke City 1.20. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Norwich City's matches and 36% of Stoke City's.
What form are Norwich City and Stoke City in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Stoke City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Stoke City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Norwich City vs Stoke City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.