Championship· Kick-off : Saturday, October 17, 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
Norwich vs Portsmouth prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Norwich take on Portsmouth on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), a Championship, matchday 11 fixture. Venue: Carrow Road, Norwich. It is a tight call: 27% for Norwich, 32% for the draw and 41% for Portsmouth.
Norwich have won just one of their last 5 matches (0 draws, 4 defeats), scoring 9 and conceding 16. Portsmouth have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 6. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Norwich score 1.80 and concede 3.20 goals per game; Portsmouth score 1.00 and concede 1.20. In the table, Norwich sit 18th with 9 points from 9 games, Portsmouth 19th with 8 points from 7. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Norwich have averaged 0.79 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.10 for Portsmouth.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Norwich, 0 for Portsmouth and 1 draw. The most recent ended Norwich 1-1 Portsmouth (Apr 3, 2026). Norwich out or doubtful: A. Ahmed, P. A. Diallo, L. Mahovo, K. McLean, M. Topic and M. Toure. Portsmouth: K. Anderson, L. Brooke-Smith, M. Kosznovszky, J. Murphy, C. Ogilvie, F. Umeh, T. Waddingham and Marezi (doubtful). In double chance terms, "Norwich or draw" stands at 59%, "Portsmouth or draw" at 73% and "no draw" at 68%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Norwich
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Swansea · Championship | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Bolton · Championship | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Manchester City · EFL Cup | 0-5 | L |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Middlesbrough · Championship | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Birmingham · Championship | 2-1 | W |
Portsmouth
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Blackburn · Championship | 2-2 | D |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Charlton · Championship | 0-0 | D |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Cardiff · Championship | 2-0 | W |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Derby · Championship | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Bristol City · Championship | 1-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Portsmouth | 19 | 8 | 7 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Norwich 1-1 Portsmouth | Championship |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Portsmouth 1-2 Norwich | Championship |
Out and doubtful
Norwich
- A. Ahmed (out)
- P. A. Diallo (out)
- L. Mahovo (out)
- K. McLean (out)
- M. Topic (out)
- M. Toure (out)
Portsmouth
- K. Anderson (out)
- L. Brooke-Smith (out)
- M. Kosznovszky (out)
- J. Murphy (out)
- C. Ogilvie (out)
- F. Umeh (out)
- T. Waddingham (out)
- Marezi (doubtful)
Most regular starters
Norwich
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- A. Brooks4/5
- P. Mattsson4/5
- B. Chrisene3/5
- J. Cordoba3/5
- J. Stacey3/5
- K. McLean3/5
- M. Kvistgaarden3/5
- O. Schwartau3/5
- R. McConville3/5
- V. Kovacevic3/5
- A. Musaba2/5
Portsmouth
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- A. Kamara5/5
- A. Segecic5/5
- M. Pack5/5
- B. Arthur4/5
- C. Shaughnessy4/5
- D. Bielica4/5
- R. R. Shein4/5
- T. Devlin4/5
- J. Meghoma3/5
- R. Kavuma McQueen3/5
- T. Shade3/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Norwich vs Portsmouth prediction?
Our AI gives Norwich a 27% chance of winning, the draw 32% and Portsmouth 41%. Portsmouth are therefore slight favourites.
When and where is Norwich vs Portsmouth played?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Championship, matchday 11. Venue: Carrow Road, Norwich.
What form are Norwich and Portsmouth in?
Norwich: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 16 conceded). Portsmouth: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 6 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Norwich and Portsmouth?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Norwich, 0 for Portsmouth and 1 draw. The most recent ended Norwich 1-1 Portsmouth (Apr 3, 2026).
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