Norwich vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Norwich vs Watford

Norwich take on Watford at Carrow Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 29 December.

Our stake will be split when taking Watford +0.25 at odds of -147 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Norwich.

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Norwich City have enjoyed three consecutive Championship home wins at Carrow Road. Last time out, Charlton Athletic were beaten 1-0. The Canaries boasted 62% possession and had five shots on target, with Jovon Makama scoring the winning goal in the 61st minute.

Watford have triumphed in back-to-back the Championship games. A 2-1 win recently occurred on the road at King Power Stadium when playing Leicester City. Javi Gracia's team were 49% in the possession stakes and recorded three shots on goal, while Othmane Maamma and Matthew Pollock found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Watford claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 3-2 home win was registered against Norwich at Vicarage Road. In the past 10 meetings between the teams, they have won five each.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Watford	23	9	8	6	33	29	4	33:29	35
23	Norwich	23	5	6	12	26	35	-9	26:35	21

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. Norwich have had 50.0% possession and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Jovon Makama has found the net 5 times, Mathias Kvistgaarden 3, with Joshua Sargent and two other players on 1. Emiliano Marcondes and Joshua Sargent are tied for the most assists on 2.

Watford have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, averaging 5.1 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Hornets average 53.7% possession, 5.3 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 10.7 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Luca Kjerrumgaard is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Othmane Maamma has 3, with Mamadou Doumbia and Edo Kayembe both on 2. Look no further than Imran Louza for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Norwich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Vladan Kovacevic (GK), Kellen Fisher, Ruairi McConville, Harry Darling, Ben Chrisene, Kenny McLean, Pelle Mattsson, Anis Ben Slimane, Matej Jurasek, Oscar Schwartau, Jovon Makama.

Watford predicted lineup (4-4-2): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Mattie Pollock, Max Alleyne, Marc Bola, Tom Ince, Hector Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Othmane Maamma, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

Norwich vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Norwich vs Watford betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Watford +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -147 for this Championship game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Championship data.

Key Norwich vs Watford league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Watford in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Watford in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Watford in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 7 of their last 10 games.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Norwich 1 - 0 Watford

Norwich are available at +650 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Othmane Maamma Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Othmane Maamma (Watford) can be wagered to not have a shot on goal at -161. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Othmane Maamma Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

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Jovon Makama to Score +270

Jovon Makama (Norwich) has registered four goals in his past four Championship home games. We’ll take a chance at +270 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Jovon Makama Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -100

There has been four consecutive Norwich home games where 10.5 Total Corners has been covered, while four of the past five Watford matches have also had this outcome. There are odds of -100 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Norwich

Total

10.80 5.60 5.20

Home

9.90 5.30 4.60

Away

11.50 4.90 6.60

Watford

Total

10.20 5.30 4.90

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

9.80 4.00 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-141

Norwich Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-141

Watford Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-133

X

+650

2

+132

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Norwich vs Watford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Watford are chalked up at betting odds of +170 to defeat Norwich City, with their opponents operating at +148 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +245 for this Championship clash.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Norwich at -130 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Watford at -109.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -167.

Championship matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+245

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+128

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-357

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+118

Joshua Sargent is priced at +420 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +155 to find the net anytime.

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

First

+155

Anytime

+420

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Imran Louza (Watford)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Tony Springett (Norwich)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Jovon Makama (Norwich)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Tom Ince (Watford)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Harry Darling (Norwich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Jeffrey Schlupp (Norwich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Hector Kyprianou (Watford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+123

Imran Louza (Watford)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-110

Tony Springett (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-127

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Jovon Makama (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Emiliano Marcondes (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Oscar Schwartau (Norwich)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Joshua Sargent (Norwich)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-270

Tom Ince (Watford)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Pelle Mattsson (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Harry Darling (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Jeffrey Schlupp (Norwich)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Norwich have landed three straight wins at Carrow Road. The Canaries have six defeats, three wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Watford have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Norwich were 4-1 victors against Watford last time out at Carrow Road. In the past 6 H2H meetings at Carrow Road, Watford have won four and Norwich have triumphed in the remainder.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Norwich Home Stats		3-1-6	2.50	1.00	1.50	5	5	5	5
Watford Away Stats		2-4-4	2.90	1.30	1.60	6	4	8	2

• 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

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Norwich vs Watford Lineups & Team News

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