Norwich vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Norwich vs Southampton

Championship teams Norwich and Southampton lock horns in this EFL Cup second round game at Carrow Road, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 27 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Canaries to Give Saints a Hard Time

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Norwich +0.25 at 1.78 against Southampton. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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1-1 Draw in Last H2H

Norwich City lost their last game, being beaten at home to Middlesbrough 2-1 at Carrow Road in the Championship. Liam Manning's team had most of the ball recording 59% possession and three shots on target, while Joshua Sargent scored the goal.

Southampton were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Stoke City by a 2-1 Championship scoreline at St. Mary's. The South Coast club racked up two shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis finding the net.

In the last round of tthe EFL Cup, Norwich triumphed 2-1 away to Watford, while Southampton visited Northampton Town and landed a 1-0 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-1 Championship draw when Norwich and Southampton last went head-to-head, with the former hosting this clash at Carrow Road.

Norwich have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Canaries have averaged 57.3% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.9 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Joshua Sargent has found the net 5 times, with Marcelino Nunez, Shane Duffy and Jack Stacey scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Jacob Wright with 4.

Southampton have 1 victory, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 1.3 goals from 18.7 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 63.3% possession, 6.3 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 12.3 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jay Robinson, Ryan Manning and Jack Stephens, with 1 goals apiece. Mateus Fernandes, Ryan Fraser and Damion Downs have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 3 games.

Norwich vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Norwich vs Southampton, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Norwich look capable of winning this EFL Cup encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at 1.78 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

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Key Norwich vs Southampton EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 2 consecutive games.

Norwich +0.25 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Norwich 2 - 1 Southampton

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Norwich Over 4.5 Corners

Norwich have had over 4.5 corners in four consecutive home games. We think it’s achievable that Norwich will cover the Team Corners line and odds of 1.88 can be landed.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Norwich

Total

10.10 3.80 6.30

Home

10.60 6.30 4.30

Away

8.50 2.90 5.60

Southampton

Total

8.50 4.63 3.88

Home

9.25 5.50 3.75

Away

7.75 3.75 4.00

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Norwich vs Southampton Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Southampton are 2.33 for a EFL Cup win, with Norwich City being 2.80. The draw is on offer at 3.70 if you expect the game to finish level.

Southampton can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting 1.68. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Norwich are 2.00.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at 1.62 on the BTTS market.

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Adam Armstrong is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Adam Armstrong is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 5.30. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Norwich Stats

Southampton Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 3 matches
• 1 draws have been recorded in the previous 1 away matches.

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.33 goals scored and 1.33 conceded in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 1 away matches
• An average of 2.67 goals per game in the previous 3 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 1 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 3 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 1 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 3 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 1 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.33 corners awarded and 3.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 1 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 1 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 1 away matches

Possession

• An average of 57.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 63.33% possession in the last 3 matches
• An average of 0% possession in the last 1 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 3 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 1 away matches

Norwich vs Southampton Lineups & Team News

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