Middlesbrough vs Norwich prediction, odds and how to watch

Burnley dominated large portions of this Championship clash at Turf Moor but paid the price for wastefulness in front of goal, as Middlesbrough's Ugo Raghouber levelled nine minutes into the second half to earn a share of the spoils.

Ethan Galbraith scored inside 13 minutes to give Stoke City a 1-0 victory over Norwich, ending a run of five consecutive Championship defeats despite Norwich controlling 71 per cent of possession and creating the better chances across the ninety.

Middlesbrough were comfortable and controlled throughout at the Keepmoat, winning 3-1 with a performance that revealed clear tactical superiority. The scoreline tells the story, but the detail behind it tells you far more.

Norwich took the points at Cardiff City Stadium with a 25th-minute headed goal, but the possession numbers and shot map raise real questions about how each side set up for this Carabao Cup tie.

Norwich arrive at Carrow Road on Saturday having lost both of their opening Championship fixtures and conceded five goals in the process. Bolton Wanderers, sitting ninth after two games, offer a structured test that could expose exactly what is going wrong for the Canaries at the back.

Birmingham arrive at St Andrew's having drawn their opening two Championship games, while Middlesbrough carry an xG profile that suggests they are creating far more than their results show. Saturday's fixture has the makings of a tight, tactical contest where structure will decide everything.

Middlesbrough host a Norwich side carrying four long-term absentees and no points from their opening two Championship games. The structure of both defences will decide this one.

Norwich arrive at Carrow Road without a point from their opening two Championship games and carrying four long-term injury absences, while Birmingham have drawn both of theirs and shown they are hard to break down. Something has to give on Wednesday evening.