Coventry is pushing for a playoff position after three games while Norwich is flirting with the drop zone and the two teams are bound to meet on Saturday, 31 August.
As for our Coventry vs Norwich prediction, take a look at the full details within, but remember to also check out some of our latest Championship predictions.
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Coventry vs Norwich prediction: Norwich to fight for draw away from home
Key stats
- We saw fewer than three goals in four of the last seven meetings between these teams.
- Norwich drew twice in their previous three games across the board.
- Coventry are in better form, but they haven't beaten Norwich at home in the last five meetings they hosted.
Correct score prediction: Coventry 1-1 Norwich
Coventry will be the more confident of the two on Saturday, given their position in the table. However, Norwich has a commanding H2H record against Coventry, which we feel will help them see out a 1-1 draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Coventry favoured for the win
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.10%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
Coventry has the clear edge as far as the 54.10% win probability goes. But since they haven’t beaten Norwich since 2009, we’re not too sure about that price!
For more predictions on the weekend’s football, take a look at our football betting tips page.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Norwich holding all the cards
If you look at the last five meetings between these teams, Norwich has come away with the win in four of them. This is a statistic that cannot be ignored, and it makes our Coventry vs Norwich prediction more justified than it may appear.
We say this since Coventry has started the season stronger, but the H2H statistics throw a bit of a spanner in the works.
England Championship 03/02/24
Norwich
Coventry
England Championship 07/10/23
Coventry
Norwich
England Championship 21/01/23
Coventry
Norwich
England Championship 03/09/22
Norwich
Coventry
England Championship 17/02/21
Coventry
Norwich
Coventry preview: One win in three
Coventry City will be hoping to keep their respectable start to the season rolling here. But they will need to overcome a horrendous H2H against Norwich if they are to land a win. With that said, Coventry has won their last two matches at home in all competitions, which will give them hope.
Predicted lineup: Dovin (GK), Van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Binks, Bidwell, Eccles, Torp, Thomas-Asante, Palmer, Wright, Simms
England Championship 31/08/24
L
Norwich
1
Coventry
0
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
0
Coventry
1
England Championship 24/08/24
D
Bristol City
1
Coventry
1
England Championship 16/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
2
Coventry
3
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Bristol City
0
Coventry
1
Norwich preview: Seeking an end to winless 2024/25 season
Following a ropey start to the 2024/25 season with a 2-0 loss to Oxford, Norwich has since ground out two decent draws against tough opposition. Both of these draws came at home against Sheffield United and Blackburn, and they managed to score in both. However, Norwich has yet to find a goal away from home.
Predicted lineup: Gunn (GK), Stacey, Duffy, Doyle, Chrisene, Nunez, McLean, Crnac, Forson, Sainz & Sargent
England Championship 31/08/24
L
Norwich
1
Coventry
0
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
0
Coventry
1
England Championship 24/08/24
D
Bristol City
1
Coventry
1
England Championship 16/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
2
Coventry
3
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Bristol City
0
Coventry
1
Player to watch – Josh Sargent
Since Josh Sargent has bagged two of Norwich’s three EFL Championship goals this season, he is the man to watch for this game. Not only that, but he provided the assist for the third, which confirms his talents and ability to impact a game.
Should he keep this form going, Sargent could cause chaos at the back for Coventry.
