Read our Stoke vs Norwich prediction, bet builder tips, predicted lineups, and latest match odds ahead of this thrilling English Championship fixture.
Stoke vs Norwich Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Stoke-on-Trent, bet365 Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event (UK) |
A struggling Stoke side host an in-form Norwich at the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday night, with two clubs heading in very different directions in the English Championship.
The Potters sit bottom of the table and have lost their last seven league matches, conceding at least two goals in each. Mark Robins, who spent three seasons as a Norwich striker, needs a response.
Norwich arrive with the wind behind them, having won back-to-back games in all competitions. Mo Toure and Andre Brooks both netted braces in a 4-1 rout of Burnley last time out.
This fixture has favoured the visitors of late, with Norwich undefeated in their last six away meetings with Stoke in all competitions.
Stoke vs Norwich Form
Stoke are in dire straits, bottom of the table and beaten in each of their last seven Championship outings, shipping at least two goals every time. They opened 2026/27 with three straight league defeats, capped by a humbling 4-1 loss at Wolves. Their only bright moment came in beating Oldham in the Carabao Cup, but a shoot-out exit followed. Sam Gallagher remains a rare attacking outlet.
Norwich have found form after a scratchy start, winning back-to-back games in all competitions. Philippe Clement's side sealed their first league win of the season with a 4-1 home battering of Burnley, Mo Toure and Andre Brooks each grabbing a brace. There have been over 2.5 goals in six of Norwich's last seven Championship matches, underlining their attacking edge down the flanks.
Stoke vs Norwich Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Stoke: A. Cresswell (Injured/out), L. Cissé (Injured/doubtful), J. Tchamadeu (Injured/doubtful), A. Ampah (Injured/doubtful)
Norwich: A. Ahmed (Injured/out), M. Topic (Injured/out), J. Makama (Injured/doubtful), L. Gibbs (Injured/doubtful), P. Maghoma (Injured/doubtful), G. Forsyth (Injured/doubtful)
Stoke
Mark Robins could hand Million Manhoef a start in place of Bae Jun-Ho as he searches for a spark. Ben Pearson returned to the bench last time out after a minor injury, while four players are sidelined for the visit of Norwich. Expect a 4-2-3-1 with Sam Gallagher and Sorba Thomas offering width in support of Gayle Hirst up top.
Norwich
Philippe Clement is likely to freshen things up, with Kellen Fisher and Harry Darling expected to return at the back. Anis Ben Slimane should come back into the side further forward, while Paris Maghoma is one of three first-teamers edging closer to fitness. Mo Toure leads the line off the back of his weekend brace.
Stoke vs Norwich Predicted Lineup
Stoke
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Johansson; Bocat, Lawal, Wilmot, Johnson; Soumaré, Galbraith; Thomas, Manhoef, Gallagher; Hirst
Norwich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Kovacevic; Chrisene, Córdoba, Darling, Fisher; Mattsson, McLean; Musaba, Ben Slimane, Brooks; Touré
Stoke vs Norwich Key Stats & Match Facts
Stoke have lost each of their last seven Championship matches, conceding at least two goals every time.
There have been over 2.5 goals in six of Norwich's last seven Championship games, and in five of Stoke's last six.
Norwich are undefeated in their last six away matches against Stoke in all competitions.
There have been 26+ shots taken in seven of the last ten meetings between Stoke and Norwich in the Championship.
Norwich raced into a two-goal lead inside five minutes against Burnley on 29 August, Mo Toure netting after 90 seconds and Andre Brooks in the fifth minute.
Stoke vs Norwich Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Norwich are the favourites here and it is easy to see why, with the Canaries priced at 23/20 (AK Bets) against a Stoke side stuck bottom of the table. Our engine leans towards a low-scoring away win, projecting something like a 1-1 draw edging into a narrow Norwich success. Call it a 1-2 to the visitors.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score - No in Stoke vs Norwich. Stoke drag in on a seven-match Championship losing run and their finishing has deserted them, so backing at least one clean sheet makes sense. Norwich have the defensive quality to shut the door on a misfiring home attack.
Under 2.5 Goals in Stoke vs Norwich. The projected total lands just above two and a half, pointing to a tight, low-scoring fixture. With Stoke toothless in front of goal, backing the goals to stay down carries real value.
Stoke vs Norwich Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder leans into a card-heavy, feisty affair, pairing José Córdoba, Sam Gallagher and Ben Pearson to be shown a card with Gallagher to register a shot on target.
José Córdoba is the first card pick, having been booked in two of his last three Championship appearances, marking him as a regular for referee attention.
Sam Gallagher completes the card double, carded in two of his last three Championship outings as he battles away as Stoke's main attacking outlet.
Ben Pearson adds another booking, shown a card in three of his last five Championship appearances against Norwich, and his combative style suits a messy midfield scrap.
Sam Gallagher over 0.5 shots on target rounds it off, the striker having managed one or more efforts on target in each of his last four Championship meetings with Norwich.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 121/1 and is as short as 45/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £760 from best to worst price.
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Stoke vs Norwich Talking Points
The mood could not be more different in either camp. Mark Robins has called for defensive improvements from his winless Stoke side, admitting his players have been "the authors of our own downfall" during a wretched start. Philippe Clement, meanwhile, has warned his in-form Norwich against complacency, flagging that Stoke still carry high-quality attacking threats out wide despite sitting bottom. With the Canaries generating a high volume of shots and building attacking implied probability down the flanks, and Stoke leaking two-plus goals in each of their last seven, this has the makings of an open, high-tempo evening at the bet365 Stadium.
Stoke vs Norwich Predictions FAQs
What is the prediction for Stoke vs Norwich?
Norwich are given a slight edge in win probability, though Stoke retain strong home backing. Check our full match preview for complete statistical analysis and best bets.
Where is Stoke vs Norwich being played?
The Stoke vs Norwich match will be played at the bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent.
Where can I find Stoke vs Norwich lineups and team news?
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