Stoke City are set to take on Norwich City in the Championship this weekend with the visitors hoping to secure a win that would likely take them inside the league's top six.
Norwich started the season quite slowly but their form in the build-up to the October international break was excellent and they will now be looking to pick up where they left off.
Stoke, meanwhile, have only won one match since they sacked Steven Schumacher in September so a win here would be more than handy for new boss, Narcis Pelach.
As part of our latest round of Championship betting tips, here is our Stoke vs Norwich prediction.
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Stoke vs Norwich prediction: The visitors to win again
Key stats
- Norwich are unbeaten across their last four Championship matches.
- Stoke have only won one of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in three of Norwich's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Stoke 1-2 Norwich
Scoring goals at home hasn't been a huge problem for Stoke and they put six past Portsmouth in their most recent match at the Bet365 Stadium so expect them to at least score on Saturday. Norwich's form is too good to ignore though and they should have the firepower to down the Potters in their own back yard.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as narrow favourites
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite Norwich currently being ten places above Stoke in the Championship table, they come into this one as the underdogs with the bookies which makes them excellent value for this one. Ladbrokes have given Stoke a 40.8% chance of winning on Saturday while Norwich have been given a 37% chance of taking home the three points.
Check out our betting tips today page for more EFL predictions this weekend.
Most recent H2Hs: Canary dominance
Another reason why Norwich's price of 17/10 is so good this weekend is their recent record against Stoke. The Canaries are unbeaten across their last seven meetings with Stoke (five wins and two draws) and won 3-0 on their last visit to the Bet365 Stadium.
Stoke's last win in this fixture came all the way back in 2018 when won 1-0 at Carrow Road. Their last home triumph over Norwich was when both clubs were still competing in the Premier League.
England Championship 16/03/24
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Stoke
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Stoke
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Stoke preview: Potters struggling with injuries
A big problem for Stoke this season has been getting any consistency with their starting XI's with niggling injuries a constant issue. Sam Gallager, who signed for the club this summer has only managed to make three appearances this season and hobbled off against Preston before the international break and is expected to miss out again this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Wilmot, Rose, Gibson, Bocat, Moran, Manhoef, Burger, Bae, Cannon, Tezgel
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Derby
0
Stoke
0
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Sheff Utd
2
Stoke
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Leeds
6
Stoke
0
England Championship 18/04/25
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Sheff Wed
0
Stoke
2
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Cardiff
0
Stoke
1
Norwich preview: Goalkeeper concerns
Angus Gunn missed out for Scotland over the international break due to injury and he is unlikely to start here which should mean a chance for George Long to impress between the sticks. Other injury concerns for Norwich include Liam Gibbs and Ashley Barnes who aren't expected to return until the end of the month.
Predicted lineup: Long (GK), Fisher, Duffy, Cordoba, Doyle, McLean, Nunez, Crnac, Slimane, Sainz, Sargent
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Cardiff
2
Norwich
4
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Middlesbrough
0
Norwich
0
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Millwall
3
Norwich
1
England Championship 18/04/25
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Portsmouth
5
Norwich
3
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Burnley
2
Norwich
1
Player to watch: Borja Sainz
Borja Sainz has been an absolute revelation for Norwich City this season and the exciting Spaniard is attracting attention from Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old winger has registered seven goals and two assists in the Championship so far this campaign and will be the player that Stoke will be most concerned about on Saturday.