Manchester City face Norwich at the Etihad Stadium on September 17 at 21:30 GMT+3 in the Carabao Cup.
Manchester City have won five straight matches since their 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, and another home victory should follow against Championship opposition.
Below is the full match preview, predictions and betting analysis.
Manchester City vs Norwich Tips
- Manchester City vs Norwich: Manchester City and Both Teams To Score @ with N/A
- Manchester City vs Norwich: Manchester City 3-1 @ with N/A
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Manchester City vs Norwich Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Manchester City |
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| Draw |
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| Norwich |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Manchester City vs Norwich Predictions
Norwich can contribute despite Manchester City’s home edge
Both teams have scored in seven of Manchester City’s last ten home matches. The hosts have kept only three clean sheets across that same Etihad run, leaving plenty of recent evidence of opponents finding the net.
Norwich have added their own scoring numbers. The Canaries have struck 12 times in their last five matches, while eight of their last nine games have produced at least three goals.
Their defensive record is much less convincing. Norwich have gone 16 consecutive matches without a clean sheet, a serious concern on a cup trip to a Manchester City side with five straight victories.
Enzo Maresca is expected to give some of his second-string players an outing as City begin their Carabao Cup defence. Even with changes likely, the hosts have won this competition seven times in the last 13 years, and Maresca has the chance to make an early mark after replacing Pep Guardiola.
Norwich’s recent scoring run gives them a credible route to a goal, but their 16-match wait for a shutout leaves Manchester City well placed to take the result. With City conceding in seven of their last ten home games, I’m backing Manchester City and Both Teams To Score at 2.40.
Tip: Manchester City and Both Teams To Score @ with N/A
Recent meetings leave 3-1 in the frame
Manchester City have scored 14 goals across their last three meetings with Norwich, winning 5-0 twice and 4-0 once. Those results provide a clear record of City turning this fixture into convincing victories.
The hosts also have five consecutive wins behind them after the 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal. Rotation may change the personnel for this Carabao Cup tie, but City’s recent results have remained strong.
Norwich have not kept a clean sheet in 16 outings, while eight of their last nine matches have contained at least three goals. Their 12 goals across the last five games also give the visitors enough recent scoring form to contribute to a higher-scoring home win.
City have managed only three clean sheets in their last ten matches at the Etihad, so a Norwich goal would not be out of place alongside another home success. After City’s three heavy wins in the last three head-to-head meetings, Manchester City 3-1 could be worth a look at 11.00.
Tip: Manchester City 3-1 @ with N/A
