{"id":1438996,"date":"2026-03-16T10:13:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1438996"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:13:14","slug":"match-preview-southampton-vs-norwich-18-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-southampton-vs-norwich-18-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton vs Norwich City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the race for the play-offs heating up, Southampton<\/a> welcome Norwich City<\/a> to St Mary\u2019s for a crucial Championship<\/a> clash. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides have identical win percentages this season but contrasting approaches, and with their last encounters producing plenty of drama, this fixture promises to be another tense battle. Kick-off is set for 19:45 on Wednesday at St Mary\u2019s Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Southampton\u2019s superior creativity and head-to-head dominance, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in a home win, given Southampton\u2019s consistency at St Mary\u2019s and their impressive overall attacking numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Southampton to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Southampton to win because they have won five of the last ten meetings with Norwich City and outscore their opponents in both goals (60 vs 51) and expected goals. Their strong home form and superior passing\/possession give them the edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to the attacking approach of both sides (Southampton 60 goals, Norwich 51) and recent head-to-heads, where both teams scored in four of the last six matches. Defensively neither side is watertight, making BTTS a strong play at a fair price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

    Southampton have been a possession-heavy, attack-minded side with 60 goals and 57 points from 37 matches, sitting 7th. Norwich, 12th with 51 points, have matched Southampton\u2019s win tally (15) but have been less consistent, reflected in more losses and a smaller goal difference (+6 to Saints\u2019 +12).<\/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
    Southampton<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n+12<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Norwich City<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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