Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion

• Date: Wednesday, 01 October 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 BST

• Venue: Carrow Road

Match Prediction: Norwich City 2-1 West Bromwich Albion

Norwich City might just nick this one at home. They've been a bit up and down lately, but their last win against Blackburn shows they can still pack a punch. West Brom, on the other hand, have been struggling to find the net consistently, with only one win in their last five. If Norwich can keep their heads, they might exploit West Brom's defensive frailties.

West Brom will be looking to bounce back, but it won't be easy. Their recent form suggests they're shaky at the back, and Norwich's home advantage could play a significant role. If West Brom can shore up their defence, they might sneak a point, but it's a tall order. Expect a tight game, but Norwich should have the edge.

Norwich have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two draws, two losses, and one win in their last five league matches. Their win against Blackburn away from home shows they can still pull off a result when it counts. However, the losses at home to Wrexham and Middlesbrough might be a concern. 

If they can harness the energy from their last victory, they could be in for a good performance against West Brom.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Wrexham (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Coventry City (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (H)

West Brom have been struggling to find their rhythm, with only one win in their last five games. Their defence has been leaky, as seen in the losses to Middlesbrough and Derby. 

The draw against Leicester at home shows they can hold their own against tough opposition, but consistency is key. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to get anything from this game.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Portsmouth (H)

Norwich City and West Brom have both claimed two victories each in the last five Championship meetings, with the other game ending in a 2-2 draw. The most recent clash ended in a 1-0 victory for Norwich, which may give them a psychological edge going into this game.

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• Papa Diallo (Hip) - Out

• Ben Chrisene (Hamstring) - Out

• Mathias Kvistgaarden (Knee) - Out

• Shane Duffy (Calf) - Out

• Gabriel Forsyth (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Amankwah Forson (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Lucien Mahovo (Fitness) - Doubt

• Alex Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Karlan Grant (Leg) - Out

• Daryl Dike (Thigh) - Doubt

• Tammer Bany (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Kovačević, Stacey, Medic, Darling, Fisher, Mattsson, McLean, Makama, Mercondes, Schwartau, Sargent

With the likes of McLean in midfield, Norwich should have a degree of control in the centre of the park. Sargent's presence up top could be crucial in breaking down West Brom's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Griffiths, Campbell, Mepham, Phillips, Styles, Molumby, Mowatt, Iling-Junior, Price, Johnston, Heggebø

West Brom's defence will rely heavily on Mepham and Phillips to keep Norwich at bay. Price’s creativity will be vital if they want to create scoring opportunities.

• Sargent vs Mepham: This will be a key battle between Norwich's forward Sargent and the West Brom defender, with the USA international looking to exploit any gaps.

• McLean vs Mowatt: Norwich's McLean will need to outmanoeuvre West Brom's Mowatt in midfield to control the game's tempo.

• Sargent (Norwich City): Sargent's goal-scoring ability could be the difference-maker for Norwich in this match.

• Heggebø (West Bromwich Albion): Heggebø's attacking threat will be crucial for West Brom to unlock Norwich's defence.

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