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Cardiff City vs Norwich City Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026
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Cardiff City return to the Cardiff City Stadium in buoyant mood after a solid start to life back in the Championship. Brian Barry-Murphy's side drew with Wrexham in their league opener before beating Swindon Town 3-2 in the first round of this competition, where Jack Moylan and Yousef Salech caught the eye. Central defensive selection remains a concern, but the home faithful will provide a lift in this midweek cup fixture.
Norwich City opened their Championship campaign with a defeat before bouncing back emphatically, thumping MK Dons 4-1 in the previous round. Philippe Clement has indicated he will not rush players back from injury, and with fixtures against Millwall and Burnley either side of this tie, rotation looks inevitable. That cautious approach could dilute the Canaries' threat, though the depth of their squad still commands respect at this level.
Cardiff's home advantage is the cornerstone of this selection. The Bluebirds dispatched Swindon Town 3-2 in the first round at this ground, with Jack Moylan and Yousef Salech both finding the net. A draw against Wrexham in their Championship opener showed resilience, and Brian Barry-Murphy's side look settled on home turf.
Norwich arrived here off the back of a thumping 4-1 win over MK Dons, yet Philippe Clement has signalled a cautious approach to squad management. With a demanding Championship fixture against Burnley looming, rotation is likely. That could dilute the Canaries' attacking potency and hand Cardiff a tangible edge.
The double chance on Cardiff, covering both a home win at 2.20 and the draw at 3.25, represents the shrewd play. Cardiff's previous home meeting with Norwich yielded a 2-1 victory, and the hosts carry genuine momentum. Under 2.5 goals at N/A also merits consideration given probable squad rotation on both sides.
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Trends to Know about Cardiff City vs Norwich City
- Cardiff unbeaten at home this season
- Norwich beat MK Dons 4-1 convincingly
- Head-to-head favours Cardiff at home
Form & Statistics: Cardiff City vs Norwich City
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What time is Cardiff City vs Norwich City?
Cardiff City host Norwich City on Monday 25 August 2026, with kickoff set for 1:00 AM BST.
Where is Cardiff City vs Norwich City being played?
This Carabao Cup second-round tie takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff.
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