Will Watford Claim Their First Away Win of the Season? Norwich vs Watford Prediction | October 31, 2026
On October 31, Norwich will host Watford at Carrow Road in the 13th round of the English Championship. Both sides have made inconsistent starts to the season and currently occupy places in the lower half of the table. Norwich will look to take advantage of their opponents’ poor away record, although their recent head-to-head history suggests that the hosts could face a difficult test.
Norwich
Norwich head into this fixture after an important 3-1 away victory over Charlton, which ended a run of six consecutive defeats in all competitions. Five of those losses came in the Championship, while the other was a League Cup defeat against Manchester City.
Before beating Charlton, the Canaries suffered consecutive 1-0 losses to Southampton and Portsmouth, failing to score in either match. After 12 Championship rounds, Norwich sit 20th with 12 points. They have recorded four wins and eight defeats, scoring 20 goals and conceding 22. Defensive inconsistency remains a concern, with the team regularly allowing opponents to create dangerous opportunities.
However, Norwich have performed considerably better at home than their overall record suggests. They have won three, drawn one and lost two of their six league matches at Carrow Road, collecting most of their points on home soil.
Nevertheless, Norwich have often struggled against Watford at home. They have won only two of their last seven home meetings with the Hornets, losing the other five.
- Possible Norwich lineup: Grimshaw, Stacey, McConville, Darling, Chrisene, Wright, Mattsson, Brooks, Field, Schwartau, Kvistgaarden.
Watford
Watford are also going through a difficult spell. They have recorded just one win in their last six matches, losing five of the remaining fixtures. Furthermore, the Hornets have failed to score in three of their last five games.
Their only victory during this period came against Charlton, whom they defeated 2-0. However, they were unable to build on that result, losing 1-0 to Wolverhampton in their most recent outing.
After 12 Championship rounds, Watford occupy 21st place, one position below Norwich. They have collected 11 points from three wins, two draws and seven defeats, with 10 goals scored and 20 conceded. Their away form has been particularly disappointing. Watford have failed to win any of their six away league matches, recording one draw and five defeats. They have scored just twice and conceded 11 goals across those fixtures.
- Possible Watford lineup: Ravaglia, Diatta, Biakolo, Pollock, Mlačić, Bola, Kayembe, Kyprianou, Bravo, Kjerrumgaard, Boadu.
Head-to-Head
The last 10 meetings between Norwich and Watford have been evenly split, with both teams winning five times and none of the matches ending in a draw. However, Watford have won the last two encounters, following a run of four consecutive victories for Norwich. The recent change in results highlights how closely contested this fixture has been. Goals have also been a recurring feature of this matchup. Five of the last seven meetings have produced more than 2.5 goals, while both teams have scored in five of those seven games.
Key Trends
- Norwich have conceded in 15 consecutive matches.
- 7 of Norwich’s last 9 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Watford have conceded first in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Norwich have conceded in their last three head-to-head meetings with Watford.
- 5 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings.
Prediction
Both teams have struggled to find consistency this season and have shown weaknesses in defence. Norwich have been considerably more productive in attack, scoring 20 goals compared with Watford’s 10, while their home record gives them a more solid foundation heading into this fixture. Watford’s away performances are another important factor. They have collected just one point from six away league matches and scored only two goals during that period. However, the hosts’ defensive record remains a concern. Norwich have conceded in 15 consecutive matches, while their recent meetings with Watford have frequently produced goals at both ends. The visitors may therefore find opportunities despite their scoring difficulties on the road. Considering Norwich’s greater attacking output, Watford’s poor away form and both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities, the hosts should be capable of creating enough chances to score. Watford’s recent head-to-head results also suggest that they could pose a threat, making goals at both ends a reasonable expectation. Recommended Bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes
