Prediction for match Norwich — Walsall, 11.01.2026

Match Analysis: Norwich City vs Walsall

The FA Cup continues to deliver intriguing matchups, and the clash between Norwich City and Walsall is no exception. Betting odds for the outcome are as follows: Norwich City win at 1.60, draw at 3.88, and Walsall win at 5.41. The implied probabilities are Norwich City at 58.54%, draw at 24.14%, and Walsall at 17.31%. For the total goals over/under 2.5, the odds are 1.79 for over and 1.99 for under. Based on these figures, Norwich City is favored, but the total goals are not expected to be high.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Norwich City had an average possession of 54.2%, recorded 2 yellow cards, 10.6 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. Walsall, over the same period, showed 40.2% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 10.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Recent results: Norwich City vs Stoke City 0-2 (04.01.2026), QPR vs Norwich City 1-2 (01.01.2026), Norwich City vs Watford 0-1 (29.12.2025). Walsall played: Cambridge United vs Walsall 2-0 (01.01.2026), Walsall vs Oldham Athletic 1-2 (29.12.2025), Walsall vs Crewe Alexandra 1-0 (26.12.2025). Norwich City leads in yellow cards and possession stats. Walsall trails in most secondary statistics.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five games, both teams have not been prolific in scoring: Norwich City and Walsall each had 1 game over 2.5 goals and 4 under. The average goals in Norwich City matches is 1.8, and for Walsall, it's 1.6. Norwich City scored an average of 0.8 and conceded 1, while Walsall scored 0.6 and also conceded 1. By halves: neither team surpassed 1.5 goals in the first half in any of their last five games, but in the second half, Norwich City had 3 overs on 1.5, and Walsall had 2. By intervals: Norwich City most often scores and concedes between 76-90 minutes (67%), Walsall scores between 31-45 and 46-60 minutes (40% each) and concedes late (76-90, 50%). These stats confirm a low-scoring profile for the match, and a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.99 seems logical: both teams rarely play high-scoring games, the average goals are low, and the frequency of under 2.5 goals is 4 out of 5 for each.

Corner Totals Analysis

Norwich City averages 4.4 corners per game, Walsall 3.6, totaling 8. In the last five matches, both teams had 3 out of 5 games with over 9.5 corners. Among the available totals, the closest to the average sum is 8.5: over at 1.43, under at 2.70. For corners, Norwich City is favored at 1.51. In this scenario, a bet on over 8.5 corners seems justified, considering the frequency and average statistics of both teams. Additionally, Norwich City's advantage on corners can be considered, based on their average and the odds.