Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion

• Date: Wednesday, 01 October 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 BST

• Venue: Carrow Road

Match Prediction: Norwich City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion

Norwich City's recent form suggests a team capable of competing but struggling to secure victories at home. Their away performances have been more promising, with a win against Blackburn Rovers and draws against Stoke City and Coventry City. 

This indicates they might be more comfortable playing on the counter, which could be key against West Bromwich Albion. Expect Norwich to look for quick transitions and exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents.

West Bromwich Albion have shown inconsistency, with a mix of draws and losses in their recent matches. Their only win came away at Stoke City, suggesting they might perform better when not under pressure at home. 

They will need to be more clinical in front of goal and solid at the back to counter Norwich's potential counter-attacks. The game could be closely contested, with both teams looking to capitalise on the other's weaknesses.

Norwich City's recent form has been mixed, with two draws, two losses, and one win in their last five games. Their home performances have been particularly disappointing, losing to Wrexham and Middlesbrough. 

This could impact their confidence going into this match, especially if they struggle to break down West Brom's defence. However, their ability to secure points away from home suggests they can still pose a threat if they manage to find their rhythm early on.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Wrexham (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Coventry City (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (H)

West Bromwich Albion have had a challenging run, with only one win in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly poor, with a loss to Derby County and a draw against Portsmouth. 

This could affect their approach to the game, as they feel more pressure to perform away from home. Their recent win against Stoke City shows they can be effective on the road, but they will need to be more consistent to secure a positive result against Norwich.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Portsmouth (H)

The head-to-head record between Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion shows a closely contested rivalry. Both teams have won two of the last five encounters, and one match ended in a draw. 

The most recent meeting ended in a 1-0 victory for Norwich, suggesting they may have a slight edge going into this game. However, the competitive nature of their previous matches indicates that this fixture could go either way.

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• Papa Diallo (Hip) - Out

• Ben Chrisene (Hamstring) - Out

• Mathias Kvistgaarden (Knee) - Out

• Shane Duffy (Calf) - Out

• Gabriel Forsyth (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Amankwah Forson (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Lucien Mahovo (Fitness) - Doubt

• Alex Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Karlan Grant (Leg) - Out

• Daryl Dike (Thigh) - Doubt

• Tammer Bany (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Kovačević, Stacey, Medic, Darling, Fisher, Mattsson, McLean, Makama, Mercondes, Schwartau, Sargent

Norwich City's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the pace and creativity of players like Fisher and Sargent to exploit spaces on the counter. In midfield, McLean is expected to provide both defensive solidity and creative impetus.

• Predicted lineup: Griffiths, Campbell, Mepham, Phillips, Styles, Molumby, Mowatt, Iling-Junior, Price, Johnston, Heggebo 

West Bromwich Albion's predicted lineup indicates a balanced approach, with a strong defensive core and players like Price and Mowatt tasked with driving the team forward.

• Sargent vs Phillips: This duel will be crucial, with Norwich's forward Sargent looking to outpace and outmanoeuvre West Brom's defender Phillips.

• Mattsson vs Molumby: This matchup could be key, with Norwich's midfielder Mattsson aiming to control the midfield against West Brom's Molumby. 

• McLean (Norwich City): McLean's versatility and experience make him a vital player for Norwich, capable of anchoring the midfield and contributing to attacks.

• Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion): Mowatt's ability to dictate play and score from midfield positions him as a key player for West Brom, essential for breaking down Norwich's defence.

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