Norwich vs Portsmouth prediction, odds and how to watch

Manchester City were ruthless at home, putting five past Norwich without reply in the Carabao Cup. Floyd Samba grabbed a brace and the stats told the full story.

A tense, scrappy Championship stalemate saw Charlton and Portsmouth cancel each other out, with Portsmouth the more threatening side but ultimately unable to convert their big chance. The match ended with late bookings and a touchline card for Portsmouth manager John Mousinho.

Middlesbrough survived a dramatic late fightback from Norwich to claim a 4-3 win at the Riverside, but Connor Maguire says the manner of this victory should concern everyone at the club.

Norwich have not kept a single clean sheet in their last ten Championship matches. Portsmouth arrive at Carrow Road having shut out the opposition in four of their last ten. Something has to give.

Southampton arrive at Carrow Road on Wednesday night without a defeat in their last five Championship matches. Norwich have been shipping goals at an alarming rate and need to find some basics fast.

Two inconsistent sides with identical five-match records meet at Fratton Park on Wednesday night. One of them has to win. Neither has earned the right to be confident.

Southampton host Portsmouth in the South Coast derby on Sunday with five home Championship matches unbeaten and a squad firing on all cylinders. Portsmouth arrive depleted, inconsistent, and needing everything to go right.

Swansea host Norwich at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday looking to bounce back from a painful defeat, but the visitors arrive with goals in their boots and a point to prove.