Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Norwich were beaten 2-1 at home by Middlesbrough on Saturday 23 August 2025 (Championship). Middlesbrough led 2-0 at the break and saw it out. On the numbers, Norwich saw more of the ball (59%), while the shot count was 14 for Norwich and 11 for Middlesbrough.
The goal for Norwich came from J. Sargent (85'). F. Azaz (43') and T. Conway (45') got on the scoresheet for Middlesbrough. Jacob Wright was sent off for Norwich in the 58th minute.
3W 3D 4L1.20 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| NorwichHome | Rating | MiddlesbroughAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,477 | Overall | 1,518 |
| 1,553 | Match venue | 1,491 |
| 1,553 | At home | 1,557 |
| 1,458 | Away | 1,491 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,504 | Attack | 1,484 |
| 1,476 | Defence | 1,555 |
| 1,555 | Home attack | 1,473 |
| 1,454 | Away attack | 1,537 |
| 1,507 | Home defence | 1,583 |
| 1,486 | Away defence | 1,504 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,892 | Goal environment | 1,395 |
| 1,748 | Home goals | 1,292 |
| 1,643 | Away goals | 1,603 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,502 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,486 | Set-piece attack | 1,513 |
| 1,487 | Set-piece defence | 1,512 |
| 1,479 | Close games | 1,475 |
| 1,476 | Winning margin | 1,532 |
Match venue compares Norwich at home with Middlesbrough away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
In 18 meetings since November 2014, Norwich have won six, Middlesbrough have taken nine and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Norwich vs Middlesbrough prediction page.