Norwich v Watford prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Norwich v Watford, Championship on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Norwich host Watford in the Championship on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
12 of Norwich’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Norwich have lost their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 10 of Norwich’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Norwich have three wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.57. Norwich have scored 17 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Norwich have conceded 21 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Eight of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Watford have no wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 0.17 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 2.50. Watford have scored 10 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Watford have conceded 19 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Norwich (21st) and Watford (20th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Norwich the stronger side, 142 rating points above Watford (Norwich 1423, Watford 1281, after at least 241 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 29 December 2025, finished Norwich 0–1 Watford.
Team news
Predicted Norwich XI (4-2-3-1): V. Kovačević, J. Córdoba, R. McConville, J. Stacey, B. Chrisene, P. Mattsson, A. Brooks, O. Schwartau, K. McLean, J. Wright, M. Kvistgaarden — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Stacey (4.3 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and two assists) and D. Yongwa (4.1 per match over five appearances) have been Norwich’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Norwich (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Stacey averages 3.1 tackles per 90 over 877 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. D. Yongwa averages 4.5 tackles per 90 over 342 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last five appearances.
Predicted Watford XI (4-2-3-1): F. Ravaglia, M. Pollock, K. Keben, S. Coulibaly, J. Zemura, H. Kyprianou, E. Kayembe, I. Bravo, O. Maamma, M. Payero, M. Doumbia — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Hector Kyprianou (3.5 per match over 13 appearances, one goal) and Marc Bola (3.4 per match over four appearances, one goal) have been Watford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Watford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Hector Kyprianou averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 1411 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Carrow Road
- Head-to-head (last 6): Norwich 4 · draws 0 · Watford 2 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Norwich 0W 0D 5L · Watford 1W 0D 4L
Norwich v Watford (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Norwich for / against | Line | Watford for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.75 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.75 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.63 for · 16.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.25 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Norwich
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Mattsson n 8 | 89.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Makama n 8 | 50.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | — |
| M. Kvistgaarden n 8 | 45 | 2 | 1.8 | — |
| S. Field n 8 | 31.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 | — |
| D. Yongwa n 8 | 57.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crnac n 8 | 25 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| A. Musaba n 8 | 46.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| J. Makama n 8 | 50.3 | 2 | 0.7 |
| A. Brooks n 8 | 72 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| M. Touré n 8 | 59.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Touré n 8 | 59.4 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Jacob Wright n 8 | 58.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| O. Schwartau n 8 | 57.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| M. Kvistgaarden n 8 | 45 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| P. Maghoma n 8 | 40.8 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Yongwa n 8 | 57.4 | 4.1 |
| J. Stacey n 8 | 82.3 | 3.6 |
| P. Mattsson n 8 | 89.4 | 2.6 |
| A. Ben Slimane n 8 | 47.5 | 2.6 |
| B. Chrisene n 8 | 77.3 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Kovačević n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| D. Grimshaw n 8 | 84.4 | 1.6 |
Watford
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Doumbia n 8 | 57.9 | 2.3 | 0 | — |
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | — |
| E. Bove n 8 | 59.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 27 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| M. Doumbia n 8 | 57.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Nabizada n 8 | 45.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Rocco Vata n 8 | 28 | 0 | 0.4 |
| M. Boadu n 8 | 27 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Iker Bravo n 8 | 65.1 | 0 | 0.3 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 84.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Bove n 8 | 59.1 | 2.7 |
| Albert Eames n 5 | 44.8 | 2.4 |
| K. Diatta n 8 | 82.6 | 2.3 |
| O. Maamma n 8 | 57.5 | 2.3 |
| M. Payero n 8 | 47 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Ravaglia n 8 | 90 | 4.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Norwich v Watford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-29 Norwich 0–1 Watford
- 2025-12-06 Watford 3–2 Norwich
- 2025-08-12 Watford 1–2 Norwich
- 2025-02-01 Watford 0–1 Norwich
- 2024-09-21 Norwich 4–1 Watford
- 2024-02-13 Norwich 4–2 Watford
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Norwich and Watford?
- In their last 6 meetings, Norwich won 4, Watford won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Norwich and Watford?
- Recent form — Norwich 0W 0D 5L; Watford 1W 0D 4L.
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