Bristol City vs Norwich City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Robins have already defeated the Canaries once this season.

Bristol City are all set to host Norwich City on matchday 38 of the English League Championship 2024-25 season. The Robins are in seventh place after winning 13 of their 37 league proceedings. The Canaries are in the 11th spot having won 12 of their 37 league matches. Both sides have not been at their best in the current season.

Bristol City will be at home, which will be one of the advantages for them. The Robins also were the better side when they took on Norwich City last time around in the EFL Championship. Due to their average performances, Bristol City have not been at their best this season.

Norwich City have shown some below-average performances. They have not been able to stay even in the top 10 of the points table. The Canaries do have a decent attacking rate but their defence has been a big issue. Even in their last league game, they scored a couple of goals in the first half but conceded three goals in quick succession in the second half, which led to their defeat.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bristol, England
• Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
• Date: Saturday, March 15
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST / Friday, March 14; 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: Samuel Allison
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Bristol City: D-W-W-D-D

Norwich City: D-W-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City)

Anis Mehmeti has been in decent form. He has scored three goals in the last five league games for Bristol City. Mehmeti was goalless in their last league game against Sheffield United but this time around he will be looking to add to his tally. He has scored a total of 12 goals in 33 league games as of now.

Borja Sainz (Norwich City)

The 24-year-old Spanish forward is the top goal-scorer in the EFL Championship this season for Norwich City. Leading the attack from the left, Borja Sainz has scored a total of 15 goals and has also bagged four assists in 31 league games so far. He scored a goal in the last league match against Sheffield Wednesday.

Back on the scoresheet 😤 pic.twitter.com/3AabuTvKvm

— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) March 11, 2025

Match Facts

• The Canaries have won four of their last seven league visits to Bristol City.
• The Robins have won seven of their last 10 home EFL Championship matches.
• Norwich City are undefeated in their last three away league games.

Bristol City vs Norwich City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @12/5 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals over 3.5 @27/10 Bet MGM
• Borja Sainz to score @3/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Ayman Benarous, Luke McNally and a couple of more players are injured and will not be in action for Bristol City.

Norwich City will be without the services of Angus Gunn, Gabriel Forsyth and six other players as they have injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 20

Bristol City won: 6

Norwich City won: 10

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Bristol City predicted lineups (3-2-4-1)

O-Leary (GK); Tanner, Dickie, Vyner; Williams, Knight; Hirakawa, Bird, Mehmeti, Roberts; Armstrong

Norwich City predicted lineups (4-3-3)

Reyes (GK); Fisher, Duffy, Cordoba, Doyle; Wright, McLean, Ben Slimane; Crnac, Marcondes, Sainz

Match Prediction

As per the current run of forms of both teams, the Bristol City vs Norwich City EFL Championship 2024-25 might see both sides securing a point each. The match between them is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Bristol City 2-2 Norwich City

Telecast Details

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UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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