Southampton
- Southampton are unbeaten in their last five, winning three and drawing two.
- Tonda Eckert’s Southampton have been the most improved side in the Championship since the ex-Burnley boss took charge on 2nd November 2025.
- Southampton are seventh in the Championship table with 57 points from 37 games.
Norwich City
- Norwich City have won their last four and have only lost one of their last five.
- The Canaries have an away record of 7 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses.
- Norwich’s last two games have both been home wins, beating Sheffield United 2-1 and Preston North End 2-0.
Head-to-Head
Saints have not won in their last home game against Norwich City .
Key Players
- With 11 goals in 29 Championship appearances, Adam Armstrong is a clear choice as the main home player to score.
- Norwich’s Jovon Makama has one fewer appearance but matches Armstrong’s strike rate with 10 goals in 28 games.
Betting Insights
- Southampton are favorites at 1.9.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes is listed at 1.6, given both teams are in good scoring form.
- Norwich’s greater momentum is the reason for considering the draw no bet option on the visitors.
Prediction
- The contrast in pressing styles will make this an interesting contest, with Clement’s Norwich looking to close down the play and Southampton attempting to penetrate at pace.
- Saints’ home record is better and their pressing style should give the Canaries a hard time, so Southampton to edge it.
