Norwich vs Watford Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Norwich vs Watford taking place? Norwich vs Watford will take place on Saturday 18th September, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Norwich vs Watford taking place? Norwich vs Watford will take place at Carrow Road in Norwich
Where can I get tickets for Norwich vs Watford? Ticket information for Norwich vs Watford can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Norwich vs Watford on in the UK? Norwich vs Watford will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Norwich vs Watford in the UK? Norwich vs Team cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
NORWICH
- Norwich’s 1-0 defeat away at Arsenal last time out means that the Canaries are now the only side remaining in the Premier League not to have picked up a single point after four league fixtures.
- Head coach Daniel Farke will be hoping to have full-back Bali Mumba and forward Josh Sargent available for this one and could also switch up his starting line-up with the likes of Todd Cantwell, Billy Gilmour and Ozan Kabak all pushing for a place in the first XI.
WATFORD
- Watford’s losing run in the Premier League extended to three games after their 0-2 loss at home to Wolves last weekend, meaning that they have yet to add to their three points accrued since beating Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the season.
- Ben Foster is available again while defender Kiko Femenia and midfielder Dan Gosling will all undergo late fitness tests ahead of the trip to Carrow Road, although Joao Pedro is out of contention with a knee injury.
THE TEAM NEWS
NORWICH
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Krul; Aarons, Omobamidele, Hanley, Williams; Lees-Melou, Gilmour, McLean; Dowell, Pukki, Tzolis
UNAVAILABLE: Byram (Injured), Zimmermann (Injured), Placheta (Fitness)
QUESTIONABLE: Mumba (Injured), Sargent (Fitness), Giannoulis (Fitness), Kabak (Fitness)
WATFORD
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Bachmann; Ngakia, Troost-Ekong, Sierralta, Rose; Etebo; Sarr, Sissoko, Kucka, Bonaventure; King
UNAVAILABLE: Joao Pedro (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Gosling (Illness), Kiko Femenia (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Whilst still very early on the season, this does feel like a crucial encounter for both Norwich and Watford, with the two newly promoted sides having lost seven of the eight Premier League matches featuring one of the two teams so far in this campaign. Norwich especially, will be eying this match up as a huge opportunity to gain three points having been dealt a particularly tough opening run of fixtures leading up to this one. Against a Watford side who have failed to score in each of their last three league games, with all of those ending in defeat, Norwich are expected to push bodies forward and take the game to their opponents at every opportunity. Crucially for the Canaries is that they have a proven Premier League goalscorer in striker Teemu Pukki and with home advantage also in their favour, this may well prove the difference between the two teams. With that in mind, back Norwich to win here, using the draw no bet market for extra insurance.
Tip: NORWICH DRAW NO BET
