Watford 0-1 Norwich

Current streaks

Recent form

Watford

Watford's recent form has been concerning, with the Hornets struggling to find consistency in the Championship. They have managed just one win in their last six matches, suffering four defeats and securing a single draw. Their defensive frailties have been particularly evident, conceding 11 goals in this period, with a notable 4-1 thrashing by Fulham in the FA Cup standing out as a high-scoring affair. Watford have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six games, and their goal difference of -4 over this stretch highlights their difficulties at both ends of the pitch. Despite their current 9th place in the league, the team's recent performances suggest they may struggle to maintain their position unless they can improve their defensive record and find more consistency in front of goal.

Norwich

Norwich's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the Canaries experiencing a rollercoaster of results in their last six matches. The team have shown flashes of brilliance, most notably in their recent 5-1 thrashing of Swansea, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. However, they've also endured a concerning three-match losing streak, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup. Norwich's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 10 goals in their last six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last five outings. Despite this, they've managed to maintain a mid-table position in the Championship, sitting 11th with 39 points from 29 games. The team's goal-scoring record is modest, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while their matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Watford

Watford's recent home form has been concerning, with the Hornets experiencing a troubling run of three consecutive defeats at Vicarage Road. This poor streak has seen them concede two goals in each of these losses, suggesting defensive frailties. Prior to this downturn, Watford had shown promise with back-to-back victories against West Brom and Portsmouth, both ending 2-1 in their favour. The team's goal-scoring record at home has been consistent but modest, netting exactly once in each of their last four matches and twice in the two games before that. Interestingly, 83% of Watford's recent home fixtures have seen both teams score, with the same percentage featuring over 2.5 goals, indicating entertaining matches for the fans despite the mixed results. The Hornets have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing just one in their last six home games, which came in a goalless draw against Queens Park Rangers.

Norwich

Norwich City's away form has been notably poor in recent matches, with the Canaries suffering a current run of three consecutive away defeats. Their last six away games have yielded just one victory, against Luton Town on New Year's Day, alongside one draw and four losses. The team's offensive struggles are evident, having scored a mere two goals in these six matches, averaging a paltry 0.33 goals per game. Defensively, Norwich have also been vulnerable, conceding nine goals at an average of 1.5 per game. Their 3-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers stands out as a particularly disappointing result. Despite managing two clean sheets in this period, Norwich's goal difference of -7 highlights their overall struggles on the road. With 67% of these away matches seeing under 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in only 17% of the games, Norwich's away fixtures have generally been low-scoring affairs.