EFL ChampionshipCarrow Road, Norwich20°0,2 mm17 km/h

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    Norwich CityNorwich CityPossession control
    1–2
    West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich AlbionPossession control
    The model's lean: 1 · Norwich City (43%)Best value by the model: 2 · West Bromwich Albion @ 3.96 (+16 %)

    Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion · EFL Championship

    1 · Norwich City 43%X 27%29% West Bromwich Albion · 2

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    Analysis: Norwich City – West Bromwich Albion

    Marcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work

    65 points to Norwich City's name and a narrow edge in head-to-head battles since 2023 might suggest they have the upper hand against West Bromwich Albion, but a deeper dive uncovers a more nuanced story. The xPoints and xGoals figures lean heavily towards West Brom. With West Bromwich Albion boasting 73.9 xPoints compared to Norwich City's 57.0 and a superior xG per match of 1.6, the visitor's underlying strength shouldn't be underestimated.

    Norwich City steps onto the pitch with a possession-control style, mirrored by West Bromwich Albion. This tactical symmetry might see the game settled in the midfield trenches, with both sides potentially struggling to convert possession dominance into clear-cut chances. The expected goals suggest a tighter match than the points table might imply, with Norwich City averaging 1.49 xG against West Brom's 1.20 xG, but falling short in xGA comparison — 1.5 to West Brom's more robust 1.1.

    As for the likely scorelines, the model hints at a close contest with 1-1 as the most probable outcome at 12%, closely followed by a 1-0 Norwich win at 10% and a 2-1 triumph at 9%. The 50% probability for over 2.5 goals suggests a finely balanced affair where the scales could tip either way, but the 54% chance of both teams scoring reinforces the notion of an evenly matched battle where neither defence is deemed impenetrable.

    West Bromwich Albion offers compelling value. Pinnacle's 3.82 odds on an away win present a notable 12% edge over the model's 29% win probability, providing a tempting proposition for those with a betting brain. Betsafe and Betsson reflect similar value at 3.7 odds, with an 8% edge. While Norwich City's home advantage and head-to-head edge can't be dismissed, the shrewd money recognizes the value in backing the visitors.

    Norwich CityNorwich City
    Form LWWDL
    League ranking xG #12xGA #17xT #6xP/match #21Points #9
    Key players
    • Mathias Damm KvistgaardenFxG 0.37 · xT 0.04
    • Jovon Willesley MakamaFxG 0.37 · xT 0.06
    • Ali AhmedLWxG 0.08 · xT 0.13
    West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
    Form DWWDL
    League ranking xG #4xGA #3xT #16xP/match #2Points #19
    Key players
    • Alex MowattCMxG 0.05 · xT 0.13
    • Jayson MolumbyCMxG 0.13 · xT 0.05
    • Karlan Laughton GrantLWxG 0.25 · xT 0.12
    Final score
    1 – 2
    The model missed the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Norwich City 43% · Draw 27% · West Bromwich Albion 29%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - West BromBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 14,27fair 13,48+6 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - NorwichBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 7,26fair 8,70-17 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Norwich City – West Bromwich Albion

    Predicted score matrix

    West Bromwich Albion →
    Norwich City →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–07.2%
    0–17.8%
    0–24.9%
    0–31.9%
    0–4+0.8%
    1
    1–09.8%
    1–112.5%
    1–27.3%
    1–32.9%
    1–4+1.1%
    2
    2–07.6%
    2–19.1%
    2–25.4%
    2–32.2%
    2–4+0.8%
    3
    3–03.8%
    3–14.5%
    3–22.7%
    3–31.1%
    3–4+0.4%
    4+
    4+–02.0%
    4+–12.3%
    4+–21.4%
    4+–30.6%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-112%
    2. 2.1-010%
    3. 3.2-19%
    4. 4.0-18%
    5. 5.2-08%
    Expected goals
    1,49–1,20
    Both teams to score
    54%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,7
    Under 2,550%
    @1.88
    Over 2,550%
    @2.00EV+0%

    Ready-made bet suggestions

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Norwich City or draw (1X)70%
    • Under 3.5 goals72%

    Combined probability

    50%

    Fair odds

    2.01

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Norwich City or draw (1X)70%
    • Over 2.5 goals50%
    • Mohamed Touré to score31%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score54%
    • Over 2.5 goals50%
    • Mohamed Touré to score31%
    • Pelle Elkjær Mattsson to be booked24%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 2 · West Bromwich Albion29% probability@3.96PinnacleEV+16%reference odds
    • 2 · West Bromwich Albion29% probability@3.90BetsafeEV+14%reference odds
    • 2 · West Bromwich Albion29% probability@3.90BetssonEV+14%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Norwich CityX2 · West Bromwich Albion
    Betsafe1.953.40
    EV+ 14%
    3.90
    Betsson1.953.40
    EV+ 14%
    3.90
    Nordicbet1.953.40
    EV+ 14%
    3.90
    Pinnacle1.963.60
    EV+ 16%
    3.96

    Odds updated 15 Aug, 11:37

    Odds movement

    1+2 %
    51 %46 %

    1.92 → 1.96

    X+2 %
    29 %24 %

    3.54 → 3.60

    20 %
    27 %22 %

    3.96 → 3.96

    Over 2,5+4 %
    52 %47 %

    1.92 → 2.00

    Pinnacle · 12 recorded price levels · 11/08/2026 → 15/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    4 matches
    Norwich City 2Draw 1West Bromwich Albion 1
    Goals: 8–3 (⌀ 2,8)

    Head-to-head based on Championship data since 2023.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Norwich City
    West Bromwich Albion
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2025
    Norwich City (63–56)
    West Bromwich Albion (48–58)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Norwich City
    Jose Cordoba: 261 passningar, xT 0.37CordobaKellen Fisher: 236 passningar, xT 0.15FisherPelle Mattsson: 181 passningar, xT 0.29MattssonHarry Darling: 180 passningar, xT 0.22DarlingKenny Mclean: 170 passningar, xT 0.57McleanJack Stacey: 121 passningar, xT 0.18StaceyVladan Kovačević: 112 passningar, xT 0.07KovačevićEdmond-Paris Maghoma: 98 passningar, xT 0.82MaghomaLiam Gibbs: 93 passningar, xT 0.59GibbsAli Ahmed: 79 passningar, xT 0.63AhmedAnis Ben Slimane: 63 passningar, xT 0.14Slimane
    West Bromwich Albion
    Alex Mowatt: 273 passningar, xT 0.6MowattCallum Styles: 246 passningar, xT 0.42StylesGeorge Hampton Campbell: 240 passningar, xT 0.12CampbellOusmane Diakite: 220 passningar, xT 0.06DiakiteDaniel Edward Peter Imray: 163 passningar, xT 1.52ImrayIsaac Price: 150 passningar, xT 0.11PriceNat Phillips: 145 passningar, xT 0.23PhillipsJayson Molumby: 119 passningar, xT 0.35MolumbyMax Oleary: 95 passningar, xT 0.18OlearyAlfie Gilchrist: 63 passningar, xT 0.05GilchristJosh Maja: 47 passningar, xT -0.01Maja
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Norwich City
    Jose Cordoba: 261 passningar, xT 0.37CordobaKellen Fisher: 236 passningar, xT 0.15FisherPelle Mattsson: 181 passningar, xT 0.29MattssonHarry Darling: 180 passningar, xT 0.22DarlingKenny Mclean: 170 passningar, xT 0.57McleanJack Stacey: 121 passningar, xT 0.18StaceyVladan Kovačević: 112 passningar, xT 0.07KovačevićEdmond-Paris Maghoma: 98 passningar, xT 0.82MaghomaLiam Gibbs: 93 passningar, xT 0.59GibbsAli Ahmed: 79 passningar, xT 0.63AhmedAnis Ben Slimane: 63 passningar, xT 0.14Slimane
    West Bromwich Albion
    Alex Mowatt: 273 passningar, xT 0.6MowattCallum Styles: 246 passningar, xT 0.42StylesGeorge Hampton Campbell: 240 passningar, xT 0.12CampbellOusmane Diakite: 220 passningar, xT 0.06DiakiteDaniel Edward Peter Imray: 163 passningar, xT 1.52ImrayIsaac Price: 150 passningar, xT 0.11PriceNat Phillips: 145 passningar, xT 0.23PhillipsJayson Molumby: 119 passningar, xT 0.35MolumbyMax Oleary: 95 passningar, xT 0.18OlearyAlfie Gilchrist: 63 passningar, xT 0.05GilchristJosh Maja: 47 passningar, xT -0.01Maja

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceNorwich CityWest Bromwich Albion
    Points6553
    xPoints5773.9
    xG per match1.31.6
    xGA per match1.51.1
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.220.26
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.20.17
    Playing styleNorwich CityWest Bromwich Albion
    Build-up efficiency0.280.3
    Field tilt0.540.51
    xT per match0.960.82
    xTA per match0.830.74
    Won balls, offensive half2527
    Pressing intensity0.230.23
    Pressing efficiency0.310.28
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.360.3
    Entries into the box per match1211
    Entries into the box against1110
    Pass completion %0.760.76
    Pass completion % under pressure0.710.73
    Passes per match362377
    Passes against per match304348
    Switches of play per match21.826
    Long balls per match2833
    Set piecesNorwich CityWest Bromwich Albion
    xG from free kicks0.090.09
    Corners per match5.35.2
    Corners against per match4.94
    xG per corner0.050.07
    xGA per corner against0.060.06
    First touch, offensive corners %0.350.32
    First touch, defensive corners %0.630.71
    OtherNorwich CityWest Bromwich Albion
    Throw-in control0.710.71
    The goalkeepersVladan Kovačević (Norwich City)Josh Griffiths (West Bromwich Albion)
    Saves11952
    Save %68%62%
    xG prevented55%58%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion according to our model?

    The model gives Norwich City a 43% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Norwich City 43%, draw 27%, West Bromwich Albion 29%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 50% and under at 50%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 54% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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