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20 Sep 2026 13:30
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Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers Predictions, Picks & Odds – 20/09/2026

Championship · 8
20 Sep 2026 Carrow Road Louis Hecq

Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers – Best bets of the match

Our prediction
1: Norwich City to win
1.53 on Betfred · Confidence High
Odds recorded on 18 Sep 2026 at 21:20 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Championship
Stage: Regular Season, 8
Date: 20 Sep 2026
Time: 13:30 BST
Stadium: Carrow Road

Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers Preview

Norwich City sit 11th in the Championship and have won three of their last five league outings, a run that includes a convincing 2-1 victory over Birmingham City on 9 September. Philippe Clement's side did suffer a wild 4-3 defeat at Middlesbrough shortly after, yet the manager confirmed no fresh injury concerns. Jovon Makama is back from injury, while Mohamed Toure is expected to rejoin the squad, giving Clement near full-strength options at Carrow Road.

Bolton Wanderers arrive in dire straits, rooted in 20th place after four consecutive league defeats. A humiliating 4-0 loss to Millwall was followed by a 3-2 reverse against West Ham, exposing a defence that has leaked goals at an alarming rate. Steven Schumacher must reshuffle at the back with Lewis Brunt and Luca Stephenson both injured, though captain Josh Sheehan is available again after his red card was overturned on appeal.

Norwich's home record underpins the case for a straight home win at 1.53. Philippe Clement's side average 1.7 goals per match and have dominated this fixture historically, winning six of the last eight head-to-head encounters. Bolton arrive at Carrow Road having lost four consecutive league matches, shipping goals at a troubling rate, and that defensive fragility makes the hosts a firm selection.

The over 2.5 goals market at 1.53 looks well supported by the evidence. Norwich's recent 4-3 defeat to Middlesbrough and Bolton's 3-2 loss to West Ham illustrate how open both sides can be. With Bolton's backline weakened further by injuries to Lewis Brunt and Luca Stephenson, the hosts should find plenty of space to exploit at Carrow Road.

Both teams to score at 1.62 rounds out the selections. Bolton may sit 20th, yet they managed to find the net against West Ham and Millwall before that. Josh Sheehan's availability following his overturned red card offers some midfield stability. Norwich's own defensive lapses, notably conceding three to Middlesbrough, suggest Bolton can trouble them even amid their wretched run of form.

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Trends to Know about Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers

  • Norwich won six of last eight meetings
  • Bolton lost four consecutive league fixtures
  • Norwich average 1.7 goals per match

Form & Statistics: Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers

Norwich City

Recent form

LWWLW
Wins3/5 (60%)
Draws0/5 (0%)
Losses2/5 (40%)

Season statistics (5)

3.8Total goals
71%Both teams score
1.9Goals scored
1.9Goals conceded

Bolton Wanderers

Recent form

WLLLL
Wins1/5 (20%)
Draws0/5 (0%)
Losses4/5 (80%)

Season statistics (5)

2.7Total goals
43%Both teams score
1Goals scored
1.7Goals conceded
StatisticNorwich CityBolton Wanderers
Last 5 results3W 2L·1W 4L
Avg goals scored1.9·1.0
Avg goals conceded1.9·1.7
Under 2.5 (last 5)1/5·2/5
Probable lineup

Lineups: Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers

Norwich City

4-2-3-1
  1. 1 Vladan Kovacevic
  2. 2 Jack Stacey
  3. 3 Ruairi McConville
  4. 4 Harry Darling
  5. 5 Darlin Yongwa
  6. 6 Kenny McLean
  7. 7 Pelle Mattsson
  8. 8 Andre Brooks
  9. 9 Oscar Schwartau
  10. 10 Anthony Musaba
  11. 11 Mohamed Touré
  • Mirko Topić (injury)
  • Ali Ahmed (Ligament injury, expected return early November 2026.)
  • José Córdoba (Suspension (as of Sep 5).)

Bolton Wanderers

4-2-3-1
  1. 1 Jack Bonham
  2. 2 Gaizka Larrazabal
  3. 3 Eoin Toal
  4. 4 Chris Forino-Joseph
  5. 5 Max Conway
  6. 6 Josh Sheehan
  7. 7 Ethan Erhahon
  8. 8 Samuel Iling-Junior
  9. 9 Ruben Rodrigues
  10. 10 Kyliane Dong
  11. 11 Sam Dalby
  • Ryan Hardie
  • John McAtee
  • Thierry Gale
  • Ben Davies
  • Xavier Simons
  • Luca Stephenson (injury)
  • Carlos Mendes Gomes (Believed to have ruptured Achilles (as of Sep 8).)
  • Lewis Brunt (Hamstring injury, expected return late September 2026 (injured during Millwall game on Sep 5).)

Medium confidence

Both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1, setting the stage for a tactically mirrored contest at Carrow Road. Mohamed Touré leads the Norwich attack, with the Canaries looking to impose themselves on a Bolton midfield anchored by Ethan Erhahon and Josh Sheehan.

For the visitors, Samuel Iling-Junior offers a creative outlet behind Sam Dalby, and Bolton's source material carries reasonable confidence given the recent official match report as its foundation. Norwich's probable XI, drawn from a predicted selection nearly a fortnight old, carries a slightly softer degree of certainty heading into this early Sunday kickoff.

How to Watch Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers Match?

What time is Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers?

Norwich City host Bolton Wanderers at Carrow Road on Saturday 20 September 2026, with kickoff at 13:30 BST.

Where is Norwich City vs Bolton Wanderers being played?

This fixture takes place at Carrow Road, Norwich City's home ground.

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