Norwich City vs Southampton Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The previous meeting between them ended on level terms.

Norwich City are ready to battle it out against Southampton in what is going to be the second round fixture of the EFL Cup 2025-26. Carrow Road will witness an interesting contest between these sides.

Norwich City are coming in after securing a win against Watford in their previous round fixture of the Carabao Cup. The Canaries came up with a good performance. Even though they conceded a goal but in the rest of the match they defended well and scored a couple of goals to win the game.

Southampton will be away from home, which might keep them under some pressure. In the EFL Cup round 1, the Saints defeated Northampton Town in what was a close fixture. They will be looking to deliver another good performance so that they can get to the next stage of the cup competition.

Kick-off:

• Location: Norwich, England
• Stadium: Carrow Road
• Date: Wednesday, August 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 26; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Tom Niel
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Norwich City: L-W-W-L

Southampton: W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Josh Sargent (Norwich City)

The Canaries will rely on Josh Sargent, who is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for them. The 25-year-old forward from the USA scored an important goal for Norwich City in their 2-1 win against Watford. Sargent will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet once again.

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— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) August 24, 2025

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

The 23-year-old English forward will have a crucial part to play in the final third for the Saints. In their previous round win in the Carabao Cup, Cameron Archer came up with an essential assist. He will be keen on helping his side in the attacking front yet again.

Match Facts

• Both of their last two matches between the Canaries and the Saints have ended in a draw.
• Southampton have secured two clean sheets in their last five fixtures against Norwich City.
• The Canaries have failed to secure a clean sheet in any of their last four games.

Norwich vs Southampton: Betting Tips and Odds

• Southampton to win @11/8 BetFred
• Cameron Archer to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Gabriel Forsyth, Forson Amankwah and two other Norwich City players will not be in action as they are injured. Jacob Wright will also miss out as he is suspended.

Southampton will be without the services of James Bree and William Smallbone as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 133

Norwich City won: 41

Southampton won: 52

Draws: 40

Predicted Lineups

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

Kovacevic (GK); Medic, Darling, Córdoba; Stacey, Topic, Wright, Diallo; Crnac, Marcondes; Sargent

Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Bazunu (GK); Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Stephens; Fraser; Downes, Charles, Welington; Fernandes, Archer; Armstrong

Match Prediction

The winning side will get a chance to move forward in the Carabao Cup. Southampton are likely to emerge victorious against Norwich City in their upcoming EFL Cup clash.

Prediction: Norwich City 1-2 Southampton

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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