Stoke City welcome Norwich City to the bet365 Stadium this Saturday, with both sides eager to make a statement after contrasting starts to their Championship campaigns.
The 3:00 PM kick-off sees a Stoke side flying high in second place take on a Norwich team in need of momentum, but the Canaries will take heart from their dominant recent record in this fixture. Will Stoke’s strong early-season form finally turn the tables?
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on the latest Championship statistics and recent head-to-heads, here are our top betting recommendations for Stoke City vs Norwich City. We’re particularly confident in Stoke to win, given their sharp attacking numbers and home advantage, even though recent history favours Norwich.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City to Win | 101/100 @ Bet365 (49.8%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Home form strong, Norwich winless in last 3, Stoke creating more clear chances. |
| Both Teams To Score – Yes | 8/11 @ Bet365 (57.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both sides scored in 7 of last 10 H2Hs, both averaging 1.5 goals/game this season. |
Our approach: Start with Stoke to win as the value anchor, then add goals markets for accumulator potential.
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Season Form & Standings
2025/26 Championship season to date. Stoke have started brightly, sitting second after six matches with a four-win haul, while Norwich are mid-table and looking to find consistency. Both teams have scored nine goals, but Stoke’s defence has been much tighter, conceding just four to Norwich’s nine.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 12 |
| Norwich City | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Joshua Sargent (Norwich): Leads all scorers with 5 goals, but conversion could be higher – just 22% shot accuracy. Averaging 2+ shots in the box per game and always a threat.
- Sorba Thomas (Stoke): Not just a scorer, but the creative hub for Stoke – 13 big chance assists already and 2 goals; involved in most of Stoke’s best moments.
- Lewis Baker (Stoke): Key for ball retention and tempo, boasting 84% pass accuracy and chipping in with 2 goals from midfield.
Stoke’s attack is more efficient (40.5% shot accuracy vs Norwich’s 26.7%), but Norwich are more dangerous on the dribble and have more touches in the box (117 vs 100).
Head-to-Head
Norwich have dominated recent encounters, winning six of the last ten meetings and scoring over twice as many goals as Stoke in that period. However, Stoke will look to recent improvements and home form as a leveller.
Last 10 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 22/02/25 | Norwich 4-2 Stoke | Championship |
| 19/10/24 | Stoke 1-1 Norwich | Championship |
| 16/03/24 | Stoke 0-3 Norwich | Championship |
| 16/09/23 | Norwich 1-0 Stoke | Championship |
| 18/03/23 | Stoke 0-0 Norwich | Championship |
| 29/10/22 | Norwich 3-1 Stoke | Championship |
| 13/02/21 | Norwich 4-1 Stoke | Championship |
| 24/11/20 | Stoke 2-3 Norwich | Championship |
| 22/04/19 | Stoke 2-2 Norwich | Championship |
| 06/10/18 | Norwich 0-1 Stoke | Championship |
Conclusion
Can Stoke City finally turn impressive stats and home form into a rare win over their recent nemesis? Norwich’s attacking threat is real, but Stoke’s creative force and defensive edge this season make them a strong pick. We’re backing Stoke to take the points at 101/100 with Bet365 (49.8% implied), with goals likely to flow at both ends.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.