Manchester City
7/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 7 wins from 10 available matches.
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League CupRound of 32THE MATCH CENTREManchester City vs Norwich match centre
Full time
5:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Floyd Samba29′
Rayan Cherki32′
Allan Andrade Elias48′
Floyd Samba54′
Ryan McAidoo90′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Experimental — not eligible for recommendations · Calculated 17 Sep 19:02 UK.
Odds updated 17 Sep 19:00 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Manchester CityNorwich
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target0
14Total Shots4
64%Ball Possession36%
2Corner Kicks3
7Fouls6
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves1
760Total passes365
707Passes accurate295
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Manchester City 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Norwich 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 17 Sep, 08:38 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Norwich
5/10Wins
1.9Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Norwich’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Manchester City
10 matchesResults7 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Manchester UnitedAway · Premier League1–0FC PortoAway · UEFA Champions League2–0CoventryHome · Premier League1–0Crystal PalaceAway · Premier League4–1BournemouthHome · Premier League2–1ArsenalAway · Community Shield0–3Atletico MadridHome · Friendlies Clubs3–1K-League StarsAway · Friendlies Clubs3–1InterHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1Aston VillaHome · Premier League1–2
Norwich
10 matchesResults5 wins · 1 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.9
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
MiddlesbroughAway · Championship3–4BirminghamHome · Championship2–1Sheffield UtdAway · Championship3–1Stoke CityAway · Championship0–1BurnleyHome · Championship4–1CardiffAway · League Cup2–1MillwallAway · Championship0–3West BromHome · Championship1–2Milton Keynes DonsHome · League Cup4–1Cambridge UnitedHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Manchester City at home with Norwich away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:51 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
Manchester CityNorwich
0Matches played2
0Points earned6
0Wins2
—Goals scored / match3.0
—Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Manchester City at home with Norwich away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Manchester City
3wins4MEETINGS
Norwich
1winsSep 2019 – Feb 2022 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Manchester City first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Manchester City
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1E. Maresca
- 28
G. RulliG - 82
R. LewisD - 45
A. KhusanovD - 22
Vitor NunesD - 33
N. O'ReillyD - 32
A. BouaddiM - 8
M. KovačićM - 37
AllanM - 10
R. CherkiM - 21
R. Aït-NouriM - 75
F. SambaF
Substitutes (9)
1 · G. Donnarumma
6 · M. Guéhi
56 · R. McAidoo
17 · E. Fernández
5 · E. Anderson
7 · I. Ndiaye
61 · K. Braithwaite
27 · Matheus Nunes
42 · A. Semenyo
Norwich
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1P. Clement
- 32
D. GrimshawG - 35
K. FisherD - 6
H. DarlingD - 28
Bruno AlvesD - 13
D. YongwaD - 26
S. FieldM - 16
Jacob WrightM - 17
A. CrnacM - 20
A. Ben SlimaneM - 19
P. DialloM - 30
M. KvistgaardenF
Substitutes (9)
1 · V. Kovačević
25 · P. Maghoma
7 · P. Mattsson
15 · Ruairi McConville
49 · A. Musaba
29 · O. Schwartau
3 · J. Stacey
21 · M. Touré
14 · B. Chrisene
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Manchester City
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Semenyo | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheus Nunes | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I. Ndiaye | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. McAidoo | 45 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| M. Guéhi | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Fernández | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Anderson | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Braithwaite | 19 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| G. Donnarumma | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Rulli | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| R. Lewis | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| A. Khusanov | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 3 |
| Vitor Nunes | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 |
| N. O'Reilly | 90 | 7.4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 2 |
| A. Bouaddi | 90 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 103 | 0 |
| M. Kovačić | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 2 |
| Allan | 71 | 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| R. Cherki | 45 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| R. Aït-Nouri | 90 | 8.6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| F. Samba | 90 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
Norwich
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Yongwa | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 9 |
| B. Chrisene | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| V. Kovačević | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Maghoma | 45 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| P. Mattsson | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruairi McConville | 19 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| A. Musaba | 28 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| O. Schwartau | 5 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| J. Stacey | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Touré | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacob Wright | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 4 |
| A. Ben Slimane | 71 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| M. Kvistgaarden | 85 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| K. Fisher | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 |
| S. Field | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| P. Diallo | 45 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| H. Darling | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| A. Crnac | 62 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Bruno Alves | 71 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| D. Grimshaw | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Cup table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Manchester City | Draw | Norwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.15 | 8.00 | 13.00 |
| Bet365 | 1.14 | 7.50 | 15.00 |
| Marathonbet | 1.17 | 8.80 | 16.00 |
| Betfair | 1.12 | 8.50 | 17.00 |
| BetVictor | 1.15 | 8.00 | 15.00 |
Snapshot from 17 Sep 2026, 19:00 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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