{"id":1427176,"date":"2026-01-29T12:45:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1427176"},"modified":"2026-01-29T12:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:45:37","slug":"match-preview-middlesbrough-vs-norwich-31-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-middlesbrough-vs-norwich-31-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Middlesbrough vs Norwich City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Middlesbrough<\/a> welcome Norwich City<\/a> to the Riverside in a clash where promotion ambitions meet relegation worries. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Middlesbrough flying high in the Championship<\/a> and Norwich struggling to find form, this fixture offers plenty of intrigue for punters. Kick-off is set for Saturday, with both sides looking to alter their fortunes in the league table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on current form and underlying stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Middlesbrough to win, given their impressive home record and Norwich’s recent defensive struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Middlesbrough to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Middlesbrough to win because they sit 2nd in the table and have a +17 goal difference, compared to Norwich’s -4. Boro have conceded just 29 goals in 29 matches, while Norwich have shipped 41. Norwich have just 3 clean sheets all season, making the hosts strong favourites.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morgan Whittaker Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWhittaker leads Boro with 11 league goals and has 36 big chance assists this season. Facing a Norwich side that has kept just 3 clean sheets, he looks well placed to get on the scoresheet again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Middlesbrough have been one of the Championship\u2019s standout teams, while Norwich City are fighting to avoid the drop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Middlesbrough average 1.6 goals per game and boast the league\u2019s second-best defensive record. Norwich, by contrast, have struggled for consistency, picking up just 9 wins and conceding 41 goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Middlesbrough<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n+17<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Norwich City<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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