Norwich City vs Portsmouth: match statistics
Norwich City vs Portsmouth: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Norwich City played Portsmouth in Championship (England). The match was played on 17 October 2026. Venue: Carrow Road. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Norwich City: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Portsmouth: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Norwich City scores 1.70 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Portsmouth scores 1.33 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Norwich City 70%, Portsmouth 56%. Over 2.5: Norwich City 80%, Portsmouth 56%. League level: BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Portsmouth has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.61. Norwich City: 14.4 shots per match, Portsmouth: 16.8.
Match halves
Norwich City: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.60. Portsmouth: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Norwich City: 0-15 (5 goals). Portsmouth: 0-15 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 100%.
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 hold the attacking edge at home, averaging 2.5 goals and 5.75 shots on target per match, while Portsmouth average 1 goal and 3.5 shots on target away from home. The quality of chances created also favours the hosts, whose average home xG is 1.76 compared with 1.42 for the visitors on the road. However, Norwich have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, conceding as many as 16 goals in the process, so their defence remains a significant concern. Portsmouth have conceded just 5 goals over the same period, but have failed to score in half of their away matches. Norwich’s greater attacking potential gives them a slight edge, although the hosts’ poor recent form limits confidence in the pick.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - Yes landed in 50% of each team's matches, but Norwich's poor defending increases the likelihood that Portsmouth will also find the net. Norwich conceded 16 goals in its last 5 matches, while Portsmouth averaged 1.65 xG over that period despite scoring only 0.8 goals per match. The hosts, in turn, average 1.92 xG and record 5.25 shots on target per match, giving them a solid basis for finding the net. The risk to the BTTS - Yes pick is that Portsmouth failed to score in 50% of its matches, and BTTS landed only once in its last 5 games. Even so, Norwich's clear defensive vulnerability tips the forecast in favour of both teams scoring.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Norwich matches have averaged 3.0 goals, rising to 5.0 across their last five; the team conceded 16 goals over that period. Portsmouth have been more cautious, with an average of 1.8 goals in their last five matches, but Norwich have conceded an average of 3.2 goals per game recently, increasing the visitors’ chances of scoring. The hosts have an xG of 1.92 and average 5.25 shots on target, so they should also create scoring opportunities. Over 1.5 goals has the strongest backing: it has landed in 100% of Norwich matches, while the 2.90-goal projection gives it a bigger margin than Over 2.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Norwich have greater attacking potential: their average xG is 1.92 compared with Portsmouth’s 1.42, while they average 5.25 shots on target to Portsmouth’s 3.5. The case for the hosts to lead at the break is also supported by their average of 1.2 first-half goals across their last five matches, compared with 0.4 for the visitors, who failed to score in the first half in three of those five games. Norwich could hold on to their lead, as Portsmouth have averaged just 0.4 goals after the break over their last five appearances. However, the risk is considerable: Norwich have lost four of their last five matches, conceding an average of 3.2 goals in those games. As a result, the 1/1 scenario has only a slight edge over the alternatives.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Norwich City | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portsmouth is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Norwich City · 1.6 pts / match - Portsmouth
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 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1.7 goals / match - Norwich City · 1.33 goals / match - Portsmouth
Portsmouth is 39% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Norwich City · 1.44 goals / match - Portsmouth
Norwich City scores in 70% of matches (7 of 10 matches), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 matches).
Portsmouth scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 10 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Norwich City
Over / Under - Portsmouth
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Norwich City · 1.22 pts / match - Portsmouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 30%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Norwich City
Portsmouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.70 | 2.93 | ▼ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 63% | ▼ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 20% | ▲ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Norwich City 1 - 1 - 0 Portsmouth. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Norwich City vs Portsmouth?
The Championship match finished Norwich City 0:1 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Norwich City won 1, Portsmouth won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Norwich City vs Portsmouth?
Norwich City score 1.70 goals per game on average and Portsmouth 1.33. The Championship average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Norwich City's matches and 56% of Portsmouth's.
What form are Norwich City and Portsmouth in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Portsmouth 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Portsmouth?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Norwich City vs Portsmouth: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.