Get the Middlesbrough vs Norwich confirmed lineups, team news, match prediction, and latest betting odds ahead of this key Championship weekend clash.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Riverside Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Middlesbrough and Norwich have been confirmed ahead of this afternoon's meeting at the Riverside Stadium.
Middlesbrough Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Radek Vítek, Alfie Jones, Neto Borges, Adilson Malanda, Callum Brittain, Riley McGree, Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, Will Lankshear, Tommy Conway, Amario Cozier-Duberry
Substitutes: Max Arfsten, Luke Ayling, Ashley Phillips, Rokas Pukstas, Kyle Joseph, David Strelec, Myles Peart-Harris, Jeremy Sarmiento, Sol Brynn
Norwich Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Vladan Kovacevic, Ben Chrisene, Kellen Fisher, Ruairi McConville, José Córdoba, Anthony Musaba, Pelle Mattsson, Kenny McLean, Anis Ben Slimane, Andre Brooks, Mohamed Touré
Substitutes: Paris Maghoma, Harry Darling, Sam Field, Jacob Wright, Jack Stacey, Jovon Makama, Ante Crnac, Oscar Schwartau, Daniel Grimshaw
Middlesbrough vs Norwich Immediate Reaction
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough set up in a 3-4-2-1 system with Radek Vítek starting in goal behind a three-man defence of Alfie Jones, Neto Borges, and Adilson Malanda. Wing-backs Callum Brittain and Riley McGree flank central midfielders Sebastian Berhalter and Aidan Morris, while Tommy Conway and Amario Cozier-Duberry provide attacking support behind central striker Will Lankshear.
Norwich
Norwich line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Vladan Kovacevic guarded by a back four of Kellen Fisher, Ruairi McConville, José Córdoba, and Ben Chrisene. Kenny McLean partners Pelle Mattsson in the defensive midfield double pivot, anchoring the midfield behind Andre Brooks, Anis Ben Slimane, and Anthony Musaba, with Mohamed Touré leading the line in attack.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder covers key disciplinary and attacking trends from both confirmed starting lineups. Norwich defender José Córdoba is selected to be shown a card, while Middlesbrough attacker Tommy Conway is backed to register over 0.5 shots on target. Striker Will Lankshear is included to attempt over 2.5 shots for the home side, with Norwich forward Mohamed Touré completing the four-leg multi as an anytime goalscorer.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Middlesbrough come into this fixture as favourites on home soil, reinforced by an undefeated record across their last nine encounters against Norwich in all competitions. With both sides naming strong attacking options spearheaded by in-form forwards in Will Lankshear and Mohamed Touré, the hosts are expected to edge an open and competitive battle at the Riverside Stadium.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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