Norwich City will set their sights on a fourth consecutive victory when they host Championship leaders Coventry City at Carrow Road on Monday, 26 January 2026.
View our free Norwich vs Coventry predictions below.
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Norwich vs Coventry predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- Five of the last six encounters between these teams produced goals at both ends.
- At least five cards were awarded in four of Coventry's last five matches.
- Norwich opened the scoring in four of their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Norwich 2-1 Coventry
Norwich have strung together a three-match winning streak in which they scored a whopping 12 goals. The Canaries are up against a Coventry side that failed to win any of their last six away games across all competitions.
Moreover, Coventry have no wins in the last 14 H2Hs and have lost their last four trips to this stadium.
Despite being the underdogs, we are confident that Norwich will claim all the spoils at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Norwich up against it
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Coventry City's 2-1 victory over Millwall last time out was their second consecutive win. Although Frank Lampard’s troops have been the best in the Championship this season, they have lost back-to-back away games and have no wins in their last six matches on the road.
On the other hand, Norwich City are coming off an impressive 5-0 win at West Bromwich Albion. They have won three consecutive games and are 20th in the Championship ahead of their clash with league leaders Coventry.
Despite their struggles on the road, Coventry are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds usually have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that four of Coventry's last five games featured at least five cards, over 4.5 total cards has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Norwich's dominance to continue?
Despite being the best team in the Championship this season, Coventry City were unable to defeat Norwich at home in the reverse fixture. They have a poor track record against the Canaries, with no wins in their last 14 H2Hs (D4, L10).
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Norwich preview: Plagued by injuries
Norwich are still without the services of Lucien Mahovo, Gabriel Forsyth, Ante Crnac, Amankwah Forson, Jeffrey Schlupp, Mirko Topic, and Shane Duffy due to injury.
Tony Springett is expected to start from the bench on Monday night after Anis Ben Slimane replaced him last time out and went on to register a goal and an assist as the Canaries defeated West Brom on the road.
Predicted lineup: Kovacevic (GK), Fisher, McConville, Darling, Chrisene, Mattsson, McLean, Ahmed, Schwartau, Slimane & Makama.
Last five matches
- West Brom 0-5 Norwich
- Wrexham 1-2 Norwich
- Norwich 5-1 Walsall
- Norwich 0-2 Stoke
- QPR 1-2 Norwich
Coventry preview:
The Sky Blues have a relatively injury-free squad at the moment as only Bobby Thomas is out of this game. The defender has recovered from a calf injury but is not expected to take part in this contest.
Ellis Simms, who has bagged 10 Championship goals this season for Lampard’s side featured for nine minutes in the team's last game, but the forward is expected to be back in the starting XI ahead of Haji Wright, who also has 10 league goals this season for Coventry.
Predicted lineup: Rushworth (GK), Van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Kitching, Dasilva, Torp, Grimes, Esse, Rudoni, Mason-Clark & Simms.
Last five matches
- Coventry 2-1 Millwall
- Coventry 2-1 Leicester
- Stoke 1-0 Coventry
- Birmingham 3-2 Coventry
- Charlton 1-1 Coventry
Player to watch: Jovon Makama
Jovon Makama has been nothing short of impressive, scoring eight goals in his last nine appearances across all competitions. The former Lincoln City forward, who has 10 goals in the Championship this season, will fancy his chances against Coventry.