Norwich vs Watford
England Championship
Norwich
Watford
October 31, 2026 at 13:30 · Carrow Road
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Norwich vs Watford prediction and betting tip for this England Championship match, kicking off October 31, 2026 at 13:30 at Carrow Road. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X), 90% confidence.
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Norwich host Watford in the England Championship (matchday 13) on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 13:30 WAT at Carrow Road in Norwich. Ben Speedie is the referee.
Norwich are 20th in the table with 12 points from 12 games (4-0-8), while Watford sit 21st on 11 points. Only 1 point separates them. At home Norwich have won 2 of 6; Watford have won 0 of 6 on the road.
Norwich have one win and four defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-L-L-W), averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. Watford have one win and four defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-L-W-L), averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.2 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Norwich have won 4, Watford 2, with 0 draws and an average of 3.5 goals per game. The most recent, in December 2025, finished Norwich 0-1 Watford.
Norwich average 1.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 4 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Watford average 0.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 5 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
Norwich will be without A. Ahmed (knee injury), P. A. Diallo (injury) and M. Toure (shoulder injury), and G. Forsyth (lacking match fitness) and M. Topic (lacking match fitness) are doubtful. Watford will be without K. Baah (knock), E. Bove (knee injury) and J. Ngakia (thigh injury), and M. Antonio (inactive) is doubtful.
Players to watch: M. Touré leads Norwich's scoring with 5 goals.
Bookmakers make Norwich the favourites: Norwich 1.53, draw 4.20, Watford 5.75 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 and under at 2.38. Both teams to score: yes 1.62, no 2.20.
Our prediction: Norwich or draw (1X). The model gives Norwich or a draw a 90% chance, Watford have lost 4 of their last 5 and bookmakers make Norwich favourites at 1.53.
Team news
- Out A. Ahmed Knee Injury
- Out P. A. Diallo Injury
- Out M. Toure Shoulder Injury
- Doubtful G. Forsyth Lacking Match Fitness
- Doubtful M. Topic Lacking Match Fitness
- Out K. Baah Knock
- Out E. Bove Knee Injury
- Out J. Ngakia Thigh Injury
- Doubtful M. Antonio Inactive
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 12 |
| 21 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
Season stats
| Norwich | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 12 | 12 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 4 / 0 / 8 | 3 / 2 / 7 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 20 (1.7) | 10 (0.8) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 22 (1.8) | 20 (1.7) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.7 / 1.7 | 1.3 / 0.3 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 5 |
| Longest winning run | 2 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 4-1 | 2-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- M. Touré 5 goals · 0 assists
No player in the league's top scorers list.
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 07:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Norwich or draw (1X) — The model gives Norwich or a draw a 90% chance, Watford have lost 4 of their last 5 and bookmakers make Norwich favourites at 1.53.
Form (last 5)
Norwich
LLLLW
1.4 scored · 1.8 conceded per game
Watford
LLLWL
0.6 scored · 2.2 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
4 Norwich wins 0 draws 2 Watford wins last 6 meetings
- Norwich0 - 1Watford Championship
- Watford3 - 2Norwich Championship
- Watford1 - 2Norwich League Cup
- Watford0 - 1Norwich Championship
- Norwich4 - 1Watford Championship
- Norwich4 - 2Watford Championship
Statistics: API-Football · updated 30 Oct 2026, 03:21. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).