Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction and Betting Tips | January 11th 2025
Norwich City will welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Carrow Road in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. Norwich were eliminated from the fourth round last season while Brighton made it to the fifth round.
The hosts have enjoyed a good run of form and are unbeaten in their last four games, recording three wins. They have won their two games in 2025, including a 2-1 home win over Coventry City in the EFL Championship last week.
Late drama ensued as substitute Amankwah Forson, who came off the bench in the 84th minute, bagged a stoppage-time brace to help Norwich record a comeback win.
The visitors are winless in their last eight games, playing four draws on the spin. They hosted Arsenal in their first game of the year last week and played out a 1-1 draw in the Premier League. João Pedro scored the equalizer from the penalty spot in the second half.
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 92 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely with the hosts leading 34-32 in wins and 26 games ending in draws.
- They last met in the 2021-22 Premier League season, with both meetings ending in goalless draws.
- Norwich City have won four of their last six home games while suffering one defeat.
- Brighton & Hove Albion have drawn their last three away games.
- The last four meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals, with four clean sheets for the visitors and three for Norwich.
- They have squared off 11 times in the FA Cup, including replays. Brighton have a narrow 5-4 lead in wins and two games have ended in draws.
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
The Canaries have seen an upturn in form and after going winless in four games in December, they have won three of their last four games. They have won their two games in 2025 thus far and will look to continue that momentum here. Interestingly, they are winless in their last two home games in this fixture, failing to score in both.
Josh Sargent is expected to return to the squad after a lengthy absence and is a key addition to the team for this clash. Anis Ben Slimane was injured against Luton and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The Seagulls saw their winless streak extended to eight games last week, as they played their 10th draw of the season. Interestingly, they have scored at least once in all but one of their last 18 games. They have won four of their last five away games in the FA Cup, scoring 15 goals, and will look to build on that form.
Evan Ferguson, Ferdi Kadioglu, and James Milner are confirmed absentees for Fabian Hurzeler. Danny Welbeck faces a late fitness test while Pedro is also a major doubt with an ankle issue.
Norwich City head into the match in great form and also have the home advantage. Nonetheless, Brighton are unbeaten in their last four games in this fixture while keeping clean sheets, and should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Norwich City 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Brighton & Hove Albion to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
