Norwich vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Norwich vs Coventry

Norwich welcome Championship leaders Coventry to Carrow Road, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Monday 26 January.

The way forward could be to back Norwich with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -115 against Coventry. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

Norwich City have won two Championship games on the spin, triumphing 5-0 in their previous league encounter. This was away to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. The Norfolk team had 48% of possession and seven shots on target, while Oscar Schwartau was among the scorers in a goalfest where five different players found the net.

Coventry City claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 2-1 triumph against Millwall at Coventry Building Society Arena made it back-to-back Championship wins. The Sky Blues enjoyed 61% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Romain Esse and Haji Wright both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Norwich have gone unbeaten in their past ten matches against Coventry, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Coventry Building Society Arena. The past 10 H2H matches have included seven Norwich wins along with three draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Coventry	37	23	8	6	77	38	39	77:38	77
15	Norwich	36	14	6	16	49	45	4	49:45	48

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 10.9 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Norwich have had 50.3% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, Philippe Clement's side have conceded 1.1 goals from 11.6 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Jovon Makama has found the net 6 times, with Oscar Schwartau, Anis Ben Slimane and Joshua Sargent scoring 2 each. Emiliano Marcondes has recorded the most assists with 2.

Coventry have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.8 shots on goal, 15.1 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Midlands club average 56.2% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Ellis Simms and Ephron Mason-Clark have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Haji Wright on 2. Look no further than Jack Rudoni for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Norwich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vladan Kovacevic (GK), Kellen Fisher, Ruairi McConville, Jose Cordoba, Benjamin Chrisene, Pelle Mattsson, Kenny McLean, Tony Springett, Anis Ben Slimane, Ali Ahmed, Jovon Makama.

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Victor Torp, Matt Grimes, Romain Esse, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Ephron Mason-Clark, Haji Wright.

Norwich vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Norwich vs Coventry with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Norwich line up for this Championship game, we will back them at -115 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the Canaries are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

Our Championship experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Norwich vs Coventry league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 10 consecutive games against Coventry.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Norwich 2 - 1 Coventry

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Norwich to win 2-1. The odds of +750 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Thomas-Asante Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry) can be wagered at -143 to have at least one shot on goal. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Brandon Thomas-Asante Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-141

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Jovon Makama to Score +210

Jovon Makama (Norwich) has netted three goals in his past four Championship home games. We’ll take a chance at +210 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Jovon Makama Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

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Corners Prediction

Norwich Under 4.5 Corners -125

Norwich have not covered the 4.5 corners line in four consecutive games, with Coventry conceding under 4.5 corners in their past three matches. The Norwich Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Norwich

Total

9.50 3.80 5.70

Home

10.30 5.70 4.60

Away

10.30 4.40 5.90

Coventry

Total

9.10 4.70 4.40

Home

10.10 5.00 5.10

Away

10.90 5.20 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-128

Norwich Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-106

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+650

2

-122

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Norwich vs Coventry Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 46% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +116 betting odds for Coventry City triumphing in this Championship encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Norwich City are trading at +220.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Coventry are -179 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Norwich being priced up at +125 with the same money back guarantee.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -192 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+250

2

+116

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+135

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-357

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-179

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-111

2 Hcp -0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+138

Those interested in Joshua Sargent to find the net anytime can get +180, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +510.

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

First

+180

Anytime

+510

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+200

Anytime

+540

Jovon Makama (Norwich)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Tony Springett (Norwich)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Pape Amadou Diallo (Norwich)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Romain Esse (Coventry)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Jacob Wright (Norwich)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Matej Jurásek (Norwich)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Harry Darling (Norwich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Ali Ahmed (Norwich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+112

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Jovon Makama (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-109

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-141

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-143

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-159

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-161

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-204

Tony Springett (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Victor Torp (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Pape Amadou Diallo (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-213

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Romain Esse (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-270

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Jacob Wright (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Matej Jurásek (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

Ali Ahmed (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Harry Darling (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Norwich have finished with five defeats, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Coventry haven’t tasted victory in the previous five away matches. The Sky Blues have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

The last Carrow Road meeting saw Norwich beat Coventry 2-1. Aside from one draw, Norwich have dominated the previous 5 H2H matches at Carrow Road with four wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Norwich Home Stats		4-1-5	2.50	1.30	1.20	4	6	5	5
Coventry Away Stats		4-3-3	3.40	1.90	1.50	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Norwich vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Norwich vs Coventry team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship and the newest injury information.

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