Championship · Regular Season - 13
Match events
Watford- 10'Goal: Myron BoaduAssist: Iker Bravo
- 27'Goal: Myron BoaduAssist: Matthew Pollock
- 41'Yellow card: Matthew PollockPersistent Infringement
HT 0-2
- Goal: Benjamin Chrisene53'
- 61'Substitution: Branimir MlacicOff: Marc Bola
- Goal: Anthony MusabaAssist: Mathias Kvistgaarden62'
- Yellow card: Jose CordobaFoul63'
- Goal: Paris MaghomaAssist: Mathias Kvistgaarden71'
- Substitution: Andre BrooksOff: J. Makama72'
- Substitution: Paris MaghomaOff: Lucien Mahovo72'
- 75'Substitution: Jordan ZemuraOff: Haktab Omar Traore
- 75'Substitution: Myron BoaduOff: Mamadou Doumbia
- Substitution: Mathias KvistgaardenOff: Anis Ben Slimane81'
- Substitution: Anthony MusabaOff: Darlin Yongwa81'
- 82'Substitution: Martin PayeroOff: Rocco Vata
- 82'Substitution: Krépin DiattaOff: Othmane Maamma
- Substitution: Jack StaceyOff: Kellen Fisher90'
Our verdict
Norwich to win
Bet365 1.53
✓ This tip was correct · final score 3-2
Win probability
Match statistics
- 59%Possession41%
- 1.08Expected goals (xG)1.00
- 15Total shots8
- 5Shots on target5
- 5Shots off target3
- 5Blocked shots0
- 13Shots inside the box4
- 9Corners2
- 1Offsides1
- 12Fouls9
- 1Yellow cards1
- 0Red cards0
- 3Goalkeeper saves3
- 505Passes357
- 408Accurate passes274
Line-ups
Norwich
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 32D. GrimshawG
- 3J. StaceyD
- 15Ruairi McConvilleD
- 33J. CórdobaD
- 14B. ChriseneD
- 16Jacob WrightM
- 26S. FieldM
- 11A. BrooksM
- 25P. MaghomaM
- 49A. MusabaM
- 30M. KvistgaardenF
Substitutes
- 17A. CrnacF
- 6H. DarlingD
- 35K. FisherD
- 1V. KovačevićG
- 12L. MahovoD
- 24J. MakamaF
- 20A. Ben SlimaneM
- 22M. TopićM
- 13D. YongwaD
Coach: P. Clement
Watford
5-3-2Starting XI
- 1F. RavagliaG
- 15K. DiattaD
- 4K. KebenD
- 6M. PollockD
- 29Branimir MlačićD
- 33J. ZemuraD
- 39E. KayembeM
- 5H. KyprianouM
- 22M. PayeroM
- 17Iker BravoF
- 10M. BoaduF
Substitutes
- 51Travis AkomeahD
- 26D. BachmannG
- 16M. BolaD
- 20M. DoumbiaF
- 7O. MaammaF
- 45S. MavididiF
- 21Amin NabizadaF
- 23O. TraoréD
- 11R. VataF
Coach: A. Dionisi
Betting markets
Expected goals 2.02 – 1.04Half time / full time result. 1 = Norwich, X = draw, 2 = Watford.
Asian handicap applied to Norwich.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstChampionship table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 26 | WLLWW |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 | WWDWL |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 24 | WDWWL |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | +15 | 23 | WWDWW |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +10 | 23 | WLWWW |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 23 | WDWLW |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 | LLWWD |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 20 | LWLWD |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 19 | WDWLW |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 19 | DWDWW |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 18 | WLDLW |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 18 | LWLWW |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 | WDLLD |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -1 | 15 | WWLLL |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 15 | LWDLL |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 | LWDWL |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 | LLWLD |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -10 | 14 | LLLDD |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 | LLWLL |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -14 | 7 | LDLLD |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 5 | LDLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  W. LankshearMiddlesbrough | 12 | 11 |
| 2 |  A. GuðjohnsenBlackburn | 11 | 8 |
| 3 |  C. LarinSouthampton | 11 | 7 |
| 4 |  J. BowenWest Ham | 12 | 6 |
| 5 |  J. MoylanCardiff | 12 | 6 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Norwich | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 2 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 1.5 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 2.5 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 2 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 0/2 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 0/2 | 1/2 |
Match preview
Norwich host Watford in the Championship (Regular Season - 13) at Carrow Road, Norwich, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 13:30 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Norwich favourites, giving Norwich a 59% chance of winning, 23% for the draw and 18% for Watford. Our tip is: Norwich to win.
Norwich have taken 0 points from their last 2 games (0W 0D 2L). Watford have taken 3 points from their last 2 games (1W 0D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 59% chance of over 2.5 and a 57% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England Championship
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 13:30 WAT
- Venue
- Carrow Road, Norwich
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Norwich vs Watford?
Norwich vs Watford kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 13:30 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Norwich vs Watford in?
The match is in the England Championship.
Where are Norwich and Watford in the table?
Norwich are 15th and Watford are 21st in the Championship.
Who will win Norwich vs Watford?
Our prediction is Norwich to win. Win probabilities: Norwich 59%, draw 23%, Watford 18%.
Will both teams score in Norwich vs Watford?
We estimate a 57% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Norwich vs Watford?
We estimate a 59% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.