Bristol City v Norwich prediction

Championship · · Ashton Gate Stadium

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Bristol City v Norwich, Championship on Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Bristol City host Norwich in the Championship on Saturday 7 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

12 of Norwich’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).

Form and the table

Seven of Bristol City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in eight of Bristol City’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Bristol City have three wins, no draws and five defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 0.63 and conceding 0.88. Bristol City have scored 12 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bristol City have conceded 15 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Both teams scored in 10 of Norwich’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Norwich have two wins, no draws and six defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.38. Norwich have scored 17 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Norwich have conceded 21 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Bristol City are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Norwich have lost their last six matches in all competitions. Bristol City (16th) and Norwich (21st) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Norwich the stronger side, 35 rating points above Bristol City (Norwich 1423, Bristol City 1388, after at least 335 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 18 April 2026, finished Bristol City 2–4 Norwich.

Team news

Predicted Bristol City XI (4-2-3-1): S. Tickle, R. Cardines, L. Eissat, C. Pring, G. Tanner, J. Knight, S. Twine, Y. Hirakawa, G. Yah, J. Wallace, D. Ballard — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Rio Cardines (4.4 per match over 11 appearances, six assists) and Robert Dickie (4.0 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Bristol City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bristol City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Rio Cardines averages 1.6 tackles per 90 over 1224 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances. Robert Dickie averages 1.1 tackles per 90 over 711 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last eight appearances.

Predicted Norwich XI (4-2-3-1): V. Kovačević, J. Córdoba, R. McConville, J. Stacey, B. Chrisene, P. Mattsson, A. Brooks, O. Schwartau, K. McLean, J. Wright, M. Kvistgaarden — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Stacey (4.3 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and two assists) and D. Yongwa (4.1 per match over five appearances) have been Norwich’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Norwich (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Stacey averages 3.1 tackles per 90 over 877 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. D. Yongwa averages 4.5 tackles per 90 over 342 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last five appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Championship · Ashton Gate Stadium
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Bristol City 3 · draws 1 · Norwich 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Bristol City 1W 1D 3L · Norwich 0W 0D 5L

Bristol City v Norwich (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.25 / 2.38 · 0 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6 / 3.75
Corners
against 4.5 / 3.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.88 / 4.25
Shots on target
against 2.88 / 4.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1 / 2.13
Cards
against 2.25 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBristol City for / againstLineNorwich for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8
Corners won
6 for · 4.5 against n 8
9.5standard
3.75 for · 3.5 against n 8
Shots
15.38 for · 10.75 against n 8
19.5standard
11.75 for · 12.63 against n 8
Shots on target
4.88 for · 2.88 against n 8
8.5standard
4.25 for · 4.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.75 for · 11.75 against n 8
21.5standard
10.88 for · 11 against n 8
Cards shown
1 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.5standard
2.13 for · 1.38 against n 8
Bristol City
Bristol City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Adebayo n 816.8
4.72/2
1.32/0
—
L. Tolaj n 869.1
2.98/5
2.16/4
—
Sam Greenwood n 836.8
2.45/1
3.46/4
—
J. Knight n 878
2.27/6
1.25/3
—
Lisav Naif Eissat n 873.4
2.16/4
0.53/0
—
Bristol City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Tolaj n 869.1
3.48/7
0.84/1
D. Ballard n 859
3.18/5
1.14/2
Y. Hirakawa n 861.9
27/2
1.35/2
T. Horvat n 833.8
24/2
13/0
Sam Greenwood n 836.8
1.53/2
1.53/2
Bristol City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Bell n 827.9
1.23/0
00/0
Rio Cardines n 879.1
00/0
0.64/0
L. Tolaj n 869.1
0.32/0
0.21/0
Lisav Naif Eissat n 873.4
0.21/0
0.21/0
D. Ballard n 859
0.42/0
00/0
Bristol City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. McNally n 887.9
2.67/6
J. Wallace n 849.6
2.35/3
B. De Keersmaecker n 856.5
2.27/4
G. Tanner n 871.3
1.96/3
C. Pring n 853.3
1.95/2
Bristol City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
S. Tickle n 890
1.64/2
Norwich
Norwich — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
P. Mattsson n 889.4
2.87/7
1.67/3
—
J. Makama n 850.3
2.56/2
1.14/1
—
M. Kvistgaarden n 845
25/3
1.86/1
—
S. Field n 831.9
1.84/1
2.53/2
—
D. Yongwa n 857.4
1.64/3
1.66/2
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Norwich — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Crnac n 825
2.75/1
0.92/0
A. Musaba n 846.8
2.27/2
1.45/1
M. Touré n 859.4
1.96/3
1.15/1
O. Schwartau n 857.6
1.85/3
0.42/0
J. Makama n 850.3
1.85/2
0.72/1
Norwich — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Touré n 859.4
0.94/1
00/0
Jacob Wright n 858.1
0.42/0
0.21/0
O. Schwartau n 857.6
0.21/0
0.42/0
M. Kvistgaarden n 845
0.31/0
0.31/0
P. Maghoma n 840.8
00/0
0.62/0
Norwich — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Yongwa n 857.4
4.16/5
J. Stacey n 882.3
3.68/6
P. Mattsson n 889.4
2.68/6
A. Ben Slimane n 847.5
2.66/4
B. Chrisene n 877.3
2.57/5
Norwich — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
V. Kovačević n 890
2.66/4
D. Grimshaw n 884.4
1.63/2

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Bristol City v Norwich — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Bristol CityLWDLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.4 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
NorwichLLLLL
Last 5: 0W 0D 5L · 0.8 scored / 2.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Bristol City 3 · 1 draw · Norwich 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 2026-04-18 Bristol City 2–4 Norwich
  • 2025-10-18 Norwich 0–1 Bristol City
  • 2025-03-14 Bristol City 2–1 Norwich
  • 2024-11-09 Norwich 0–2 Bristol City
  • 2024-04-20 Norwich 1–1 Bristol City
  • 2023-12-03 Bristol City 1–2 Norwich
League standing · 2026/27
Bristol City#16 pos14 pts11 pl-3 GD
Norwich#21 pos9 pts11 pl-4 GD
Goals per game
Bristol City scored1.09
Norwich scored1.55
Bristol City conceded1.36
Norwich conceded1.91

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bristol City and Norwich?
In their last 6 meetings, Bristol City won 3, Norwich won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Bristol City and Norwich?
Recent form — Bristol City 1W 1D 3L; Norwich 0W 0D 5L.

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