Norwich are looking to extend an impressive unbeaten run in the second tier when they travel to South Wales this weekend. Our Cardiff vs Norwich prediction and Championship betting tips consider whether they can pick up all the points.
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Cardiff vs Norwich prediction: Score draw with Sainz on target
Key stats
- Our Cardiff vs Norwich betting tips take into account that the Canaries have drawn four of their last five in the league.
- It’s five Championship matches unbeaten for Cardiff heading into this.
- Norwich’s league games this term average 3.17 goals per game.
Correct score prediction: Cardiff 2-2 Norwich
With Cardiff unbeaten in five and Norwich unbeaten in seven Championship games, both sides are in pretty good form heading into this and it’s a game that really could go either way.
Only leaders Sunderland have scored more times than Norwich in this division, but the Canaries are struggling to kill teams off and are leaving too much space at the back, so a score draw looks very possible here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nothing to split the sides
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the Cardiff vs Norwich odds, both sides have an implied probability of 38.5% of winning this match with the bookies struggling to call it.
Cardiff come into it following a 0-0 draw against West Brom in the West Midlands last weekend.
As for Norwich, they approach this following a 3-3 thriller against Middlesbrough at Carrow Road. Borja Sainz scored twice as they came from two down to draw.
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Most recent H2Hs: Canaries target fourth straight win
Our Cardiff vs Norwich prediction suggests the visitors may fall just short as they bid to make it four wins on the bounce against this opposition.
The East Anglians have won five of the last six meetings overall, with their last defeat coming via a 1-0 margin at the Cardiff City Stadium in 2022.
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Cardiff preview: Ng serves suspension
The Bluebirds are missing Perry Ng to suspension. Aaron Ramsey, Callum Robinson, Cian Ashford, Joe Ralls, Kion Etete and Ryotaro Tsunoda are injured.
Predicted Lineup: Alnwick (GK), O’Dowda, Daland, Goutas, Chambers, Turnbull, Robertson, El Ghazi, Colwill, Tanner & Kanga
England Championship 03/05/25 L Norwich 4 Cardiff 2 England Championship 26/04/25 D West Brom 0 Cardiff 0 England Championship 21/04/25 D Oxford Utd 1 Cardiff 1 England Championship 18/04/25 L Sheff Utd 2 Cardiff 0 England Championship 12/04/25 L Stoke 1 Cardiff 0
Norwich preview: Injury problems continue for Thorup
The visitors are also missing many due to injury with Angus Gunn, Ashley Barnes, Liam Gibbs, Marcelino Nunez and Onel Hernandez expected to be missing. Kenny McLean is suspended after seeing red last weekend.
Predicted Lineup: Long (GK), Doyle, Cordoba, Duffy, Fisher, Marcondes, Slimane, Forson, Sainz, Sargent & Crnac
England Championship 03/05/25 W Cardiff 2 Norwich 4 England Championship 26/04/25 D Middlesbrough 0 Norwich 0 England Championship 21/04/25 L Millwall 3 Norwich 1 England Championship 18/04/25 L Portsmouth 5 Norwich 3 England Championship 11/04/25 L Burnley 2 Norwich 1 
Player to watch – Borja Sainz
Norwich winger Borja Sainz has been one of the sensations of this Championship season to date. The Spaniard has 11 goals and two assists in 14 appearances this term for the Canaries in all competitions.
Sainz striking in Stoppage Time
The 23-year-old has been at his most prolific just before the interval. Three of his 10 Championship goals have come in First Half Stoppage Time, including a goal at Preston in Norwich’s last away game.