Preview: Leeds United vs Norwich City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

The Peacocks secured an easy win when these sides last met.

Leeds United are now going to battle it out against Norwich City for their fifth-round fixture of the 2025-26 FA Cup. This is going to be an interesting contest, which is scheduled to take place at Elland Road.

The Peacocks are on a poor run of form at the moment. Despite being at home, they will be under pressure for their next outing.

Leeds United have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two games. They do have a capable squad and will be eager to return to winning ways.

The Canaries have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. They will be looking to come up with a similar confidence for their FA Cup clash.

They haven’t been able to come up with top performances against the Peacocks in their recent attempts. It sure makes the upcoming fixture a tough contest for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leeds, England
• Stadium: Elland Road
• Date: Sunday, March 8
• Kick-off Time: 10:00 PM IST/ 04:30 PM GMT/ 11:30 AM ET/ 08:30 AM PT
• Referee: Darren England
• VAR: In use

Form:

Leeds: D-W-D-L-L

Norwich: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be eager to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. Even though he has not been on the scoresheet for Leeds United in their recent games, Calvert-Lewin is still going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts.

Ali Ahmed (Norwich City)

Ali Ahmed is coming in after scoring a goal in the previous game for Norwich City. He doubled the lead for his side and led them to an easy win. Ahmed will lead the attack from the left for the Canaries and is also good at creating plays.

The 25-year-old will be looking to deliver a top performance to help his side here.

Match Facts

• Leeds United have only secured one win in their last five matches.
• Norwich City have won four of their last five games.
• The Peacocks haven’t lost to the Canaries in their last eight meetings.

Leeds vs Norwich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leeds United to win @10/21 Ladbrokes
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score @1/1 QuinnBet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Leeds United might miss out on the services of Noah Okafor due to his fitness issues.

Mohamed Toure, Oscar Schwartau, Matej Jurasek, Harry Amass, Pelle Mattsson, Lucien Mahovo, Mirko Topic and Ante Crnac are not going to be in action for Norwich City. They are injured.

Gabe Forsyth, Jeffrey Schlupp, Shane Duffy, Amankwah Forson and Jovon Makama might also sit out. They are not fine-tuned in regard to fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 67

Leeds won: 29

Norwich won: 20

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Leeds United predicted lineup (4-5-1)

Darlow (GK); Justin, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Gruev, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin

Norwich City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kovacevic (GK); Fisher, McConville, Córdoba, Chrisene; McLean, Field; Gibbs, Maghoma, Ahmed; Kvistgaarden

Match Prediction

Neither of these sides can afford to lose here. Leeds United are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Norwich City in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Leeds 3-1 Norwich

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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