Prediction: Norwich City vs West Brom

With the 2026/27 Championship campaign getting underway this weekend, Norwich will welcome West Brom to Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon.

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Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Norwich City

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling short in the race to clinch a play-off ticket last season, Norwich are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure last weekend as they cruised their way to a routine 4-1 victory at home against MK Dons, Philippe Clement’s camp will be looking to make an opening weekend statement in Norfolk. Signing off the 2025/26 campaign by suffering just a pair of defeats from any of their final eight Championship appearances, Norwich should be excited by their extended success at Carrow Road. In fact, the Canaries have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous eight competitive matchups in Norfolk across all competitions – a run that stems back to February 21st.

Completing a permanent switch from Championship rivals Sheffield United this summer, 22-year-old Andre Brooks will feature on Saturday afternoon. However, still dealing with a long-term injury issue and yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this calendar year, Mirko Topic remains on the sidelines.

Likewise, despite claiming Norwich’s Golden Boot last season after bagging 10 Championship strikes, former Lincoln attacker Jovon Makama will miss out here. Featuring for Austria at the 2026 World Cup this summer, Mohamed Toure will lead the line.

West Brom

As for the visitors, enduring a public Championship nightmare last season as they only just dragged themselves over the finishing line, West Brom found themselves at the heart of a crisis. However, getting a new era underway in Norfolk this weekend, James Morrison’s camp have enjoyed an eye-catching summer flurry. Extending on their respective EFL Cup adventure last week as they stormed their way to a 4-1 romp away at Rotherham, the Baggies should find the mood in their camp at a high. Signing off their pre-season preparations with a 2-0 win against Peterborough, West Brom have now won all of their previous five consecutive showdowns extending on from the summer. Winning those five straight outings by an aggregate score of 17-3, Morrison’s men could be dreaming of the chance to mount their own play-off charge this season.

Bagging an EFL Cup brace against Rotherham last weekend and enjoying a sensational run since arriving at the Hawthorns this summer, 20-year-old Jimmy-Jay Morgan will lead the line here.

Now entering his second campaign with the Baggies, one-time Liverpool youngster Nathaniel Phillips will start at the heart of West Brom’s defence on Saturday afternoon. Despite missing out on a spot in the USA’s World Cup squad this summer, George Campbell will partner Phillips at the back.

Norwich City vs West Brom Key Factors to Consider

• When Norwich and West Brom last met for a Championship showdown back on February 14th, the Canaries claimed a thumping 3-1 victory in Norfolk.
• In fact, Norwich have won three of their previous four meetings against the Baggies.
• Continuing on from their summer preparations, West Brom have won their last five appearances by an aggregate score of 17-3.
• Norwich have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous eight competitive matchups.
• The two Championship showdowns between Norwich and West Brom last season produced nine goals at both ends of the pitch.

Watching Norwich clinch a thumping 3-1 victory when they welcomed West Brom to Norfolk back on February 14th, the Canaries will certainly be dreaming of a repeat performance here. However, watching Saturday’s guests embark on what has become quite the summer flurry, Norwich and West Brom produced a pair of Championship thrillers last season. With their two showdowns this calendar year producing nine goals at both ends of the pitch, neutrals will be hoping for another rollercoaster battle from Carrow Road.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

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