Someone's winless run will end: Charlton vs Norwich prediction
The Championship Round 12 clash between Charlton and Norwich will take place on October 24, 2026, at The Valley. The hosts sit 17th, six points clear of the relegation zone, while Norwich are down in 21st. Both teams are enduring lengthy winless runs, but Charlton's home record gives them a notable advantage heading into this encounter.
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Charlton: plenty of draws, but the team is reliable at home
Nathan Jones' side have gone eight Championship matches without a win, although they have drawn four of their last six games. During that run, Charlton took points off QPR, Portsmouth, Bristol City and Burnley, while defeats to Cardiff and Watford prevented them from climbing higher in the table.
The key factor ahead of the meeting with Norwich is their form at The Valley. Charlton are still unbeaten at home this season, recording two wins and three draws while conceding just two goals. There could be changes in attack, with Sonny Carey, Harvey Knibbs and Charlie Kelman all pushing for a return to the starting XI.
Norwich: five straight defeats pile on the pressure
Philippe Clement's side are in a far more difficult position. The Canaries have lost their last five league matches in a row, although each defeat came by just a single goal. The last two setbacks — 1-0 losses to Southampton and Portsmouth — have been particularly painful.
Norwich have scored 17 goals in 11 matches, but they have found the net only once across their last three games. Clement could freshen up the attack with Paris Maghoma and Mathias Kvistgaarden, while Kenny McLean and Mohamed Touré remain unavailable. Against Charlton's solid home defence, the visitors' finishing problems could prove especially costly.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Charlton have not lost a single home Championship match this season.
- Norwich have suffered five straight defeats in the league.
- The hosts have conceded just two goals in five home matches this season.
Home resilience could prove decisive: Charlton vs Norwich prediction
Charlton may not have impressed with their number of wins, but they are far more confident at home and rarely allow opponents to create a high volume of dangerous chances. The team have also shown that they can withstand pressure and regularly grind out results even against strong opposition.
Norwich, meanwhile, are in a deep slump and are increasingly losing matches in which they at least have a chance of earning a draw. If the visitors fail to improve their finishing once again, The Valley advantage should help the hosts break them down late on.
