Explore Coral's detailed preview for Norwich vs Watford in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.
Match Details
Fixture: Norwich vs Watford
Date: Monday, 29 December 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Venue: Carrow Road
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Our predictions for Norwich vs Watford
Match Prediction: Norwich 1-2 Watford
Norwich will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss to Watford when they face them again. With a solid home record, including wins against Charlton and Southampton, Norwich should feel confident. Their predicted 4-2-3-1 formation could provide the necessary balance to challenge Watford's defence, with players like Makama and Slimane likely to play key attacking roles.
Watford, on the other hand, come into this match with strong momentum, having won three of their last five games. Their 4-4-2 formation has been effective, as seen in their recent victories against Leicester and Stoke City. The midfield battle between Kyprianou and Mattsson could be crucial, and Watford's attacking duo of Chakvetadze and Kjerrumgaard might pose a significant threat to Norwich's defence.
Norwich have shown a mixed bag of results recently, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly strong, securing victories against Charlton and Southampton, which should give them confidence going into this match. However, the recent defeat to Watford might still be lingering in their minds, and they'll need to overcome that to perform well here.
Recent Championship Results:
Win: 1-0 vs Charlton (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Preston (A)
Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Utd (A)
Loss: 2-3 vs Watford (A)
Watford
Watford have been in excellent form, winning three of their last five matches and drawing the other two. Their recent victories against Leicester and Stoke City, coupled with a strong performance against Norwich in their last encounter, suggest they are in good shape. This run of form should give them the momentum needed to approach this game with confidence.
Recent Championship Results:
Win: 2-1 vs Leicester (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)
Draw: 2-2 vs Wrexham (A)
Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
Win: 3-2 vs Norwich (H)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between Norwich and Watford has been closely contested recently. Norwich have had the upper hand in the past, winning three of the last five encounters, including a 4-1 victory in September 2024. However, Watford have shown improvement, winning the most recent match 3-2 earlier this month. This suggests that the upcoming game could be another tight affair.
Norwich are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kovačević in goal and a back four of Fisher, McConville, Darling, and Chrisene. This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while enabling McLean and Mattsson to control the midfield and support the attacking quartet of Jurásek, Slimane, Schwartau, and Makama.
Watford's predicted 4-4-2 formation will see Selvik between the posts and a defensive line of Ngakia, Pollock, Alleyne, and Bola. This formation should provide a strong base for their midfielders Maamma, Kyprianou, Louza, and Ince to push forward and support the attacking duo of Chakvetadze and Kjerrumgaard, who will look to exploit any gaps in Norwich's defence.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Makama vs Bola: Makama's pace and finishing will be tested against Bola's defensive solidity.
Slimane vs Louza: Slimane's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Louza's ball-winning abilities.
Mattsson (Norwich): Mattsson's control in midfield will be vital for Norwich to dictate the tempo of the game.
Kyprianou (Watford): Kyprianou's ability to break up play and distribute the ball effectively will be key for Watford.
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