Southampton v Norwich Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 12/08/2023

Southampton
12/08/23 - 15:00

Finished

4

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4

Norwich

Southampton - Norwich

England Championship - St. Mary's Stadium

2nd Round

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Southampton and Norwich clash at St. Mary's Stadium in the Championship on Saturday, August 12th. Both the Saints and the Canaries are aiming to win for the second weekend running when they clash on the south coast. Read our Championship predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for Southampton vs Norwich

Can Southampton make it two wins from two when they host Norwich in the Championship on Saturday? Read our top Southampton vs Norwich predictions for this weekend’s fixture. If you’re searching for more of our football predictions and betting tips, we recommend checking out our dedicated page by clicking the link.

Both Teams to Score

  • Both teams rattled the net in each of Southampton’s first two games of the new campaign.
  • BTTS landed in Norwich’s first Championship fixture of the campaign against Hull.
  • Norwich’s last three Championship away games last season featured goals from both teams.
  • Three of the last six encounters between these sides have produced goals at both ends.

Norwich Double Chance

  • Norwich enjoyed a thriller last-minute comeback win over Hull in their opening league fixture.
  • Southampton were beaten 3-1 at Gillingham in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
  • Southampton could lose skipper James Ward-Prowse to West Ham by the weekend.
  • The Saints have won only one of their last nine competitive away games.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Southampton vs Norwich

Check out our collection of key stats for Saturday’s game featuring Southampton vs Norwich below alongside a tool to help you choose the juiciest odds.

Head to Head

25/02/22

England Premier League EPL

Southampton

Southampton

Norwich

Norwich

2

0

20/11/21

England Premier League EPL

Norwich

Norwich

Southampton

Southampton

2

1

19/06/20

England Premier League EPL

Norwich

Norwich

Southampton

Southampton

0

3

04/12/19

England Premier League EPL

Southampton

Southampton

Norwich

Norwich

2

1

18/01/17

England FA Cup FA Cup

Southampton

Southampton

Norwich

Norwich

1

0

Last Five - Southampton

31/08/24

England Premier League EPL

Brentford

Brentford

Southampton

Southampton

3

1

L

28/08/24

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Cardiff

Cardiff

Southampton

Southampton

3

5

W

24/08/24

England Premier League EPL

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

Southampton

Southampton

1

0

L

17/08/24

England Premier League EPL

Newcastle

Newcastle

Southampton

Southampton

1

0

L

10/08/24

Elite Club Friendlies Elite

Getafe

Getafe

Southampton

Southampton

0

0

D

Last Five - Norwich

31/08/24

England Championship CHA

Coventry

Coventry

Norwich

Norwich

0

1

W

27/08/24

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Norwich

Norwich

4

0

L

24/08/24

England Championship CHA

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

Norwich

Norwich

1

1

D

17/08/24

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Blackburn

Norwich

Norwich

2

2

D

13/08/24

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Stevenage

Stevenage

Norwich

Norwich

3

4

W

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Southampton – Norwich odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s showdown below.

Southampton odds: 77/100 (1.77) – 56.5%

Draw odds: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%

Norwich odds: 33/10 (4.30) – 23.3%

Southampton are the expected winners on Saturday with a probability of a home win set at 56.5%. Over 2.5 goals meanwhile, can be added to dockets at 4/5 (1.80). That outcome comes equipped with an implied probability of 55.6%. In the correct score stakes, a 2-1 Norwich victory appeals at 12/1 (13.00). The probability of that scoreline hitting the mark is currently 7.70%.

Southampton vs Norwich Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, Southampton vs Norwich lineups and team news for Saturday’s Championship tussle below.

Southampton

Southampton have no fresh injuries to report this week though the Saints didn't name Romeo Lavia or James Ward-Prowse in their squad for the defeat to Gillingham in midweek and both wantaway midfielders should be missing again this weekend.

Predicted Lineup for Southampton: McCarthy – Bree, Lyanco, Perraud, Meghoma – Amo-Ameyaw, Charles, Armstrong, Djenepo – Mara, Adams

Norwich

Norwich could be without Jakob Sorensen, Jonathan Tomkinson, Borja Sainz and Grant Hanley this weekend. Milot Rashica and Max Aarons have slight knocks but they could both feature on Saturday.

Predicted Lineup for Norwich: Gunn – Stacey, Duffy, Gibson, Giannoulis – Rowe, McLean, Hernandez, Sara – Sargent, Barnes

Player to Watch – Gabriel Sara

Gabriel Sara pulled the strings with authority for Norwich last weekend in the Canaries’ win over Hull. The 24-year-old played an incredible nine key chance-creating passes against the Tigers and Sara could set the tempo again this weekend.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Southampton

Southampton
4-3-3
31
Gavin Bazunu
ie
2
Kyle Walker-Peters
gb
5
Jack Stephens
gb
35
Jan Bednarek
pl
3
Ryan Manning
ie
16
William Smallbone
ie
17
Stuart Armstrong
gb
22
Carlos Alcaraz
ar
11
Nathan Tella
gb
9
Adam Armstrong
gb
23
Samuel Edozie
gb
Substitutes
25
Lyanco
rs
7
Joe Aribo
ng
19
Moussa Djenepo
ml
24
Shea Charles
gb
27
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
gb
10
Che Adams
gb
18
Sekou Mara
fr
14
James Bree
gb
1
Alex McCarthy
gb

Norwich

Norwich
4-3-1-2
28
Angus Gunn
gb
24
Shane Duffy
ie
30
Dimitris Giannoulis
gr
23
Kenny McLean
gb
25
Onel Hernandez
de
9
Josh Sargent
us
Substitutes
42
Tony Springett
ie
26
Marcelino Nunez
cl
4
Andrew Omobamidele
ie
11
Adam Idah
ie
1
Tim Krul
nl
16
Christian Fassnacht
ch

Southampton v Norwich prediction


Simon Winter is a professional football tipster and sports journalist with over ten years in the industry. Best known for his time with Racing Post, Simon has also had work published by Freesupertips, Bloomberg Sports, bet365, Paddy Power, Colossus Bets, These Football Times and more. Simon covers the Bundesliga and Serie A for Football Whispers.