Norwich City vs Coventry City Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | EFL Championship, January 4, 2025
Norwich City vs Coventry City Preview
- Tournament: EFL Championship
- Date: Saturday, January 4
- Kick-off Time: 3:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Carrow Road, Norwich
Norwich City and Coventry City will go toe-to-toe on Saturday afternoon as a part of matchday 26 of the 2024/25 EFL Championship season. There is little to separate between the two sides at the moment as far as the points table is concerned. Norwich City is in the 11th place on the back of 33 points from so far. Coventry, on the other hand, has amassed 29 points from its first 25 matches and sits in the 14th spot. The Norwich City vs Coventry City fixture promises to be an exciting spectacle with massive stakes on the line for both teams.
Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of Norwich City. In the last six games, the club has managed just two victories along with two draws and two defeats. During this period, the club has scored just six goals and conceded also six. Once a regular name in the top tier of English football, Norwich has now been involved in the Championship for three consecutive seasons. Last campaign, the club narrowly missed out on a promotion, losing in the playoffs. The form so far does not indicate Norwich City competing for the coveted promotion to the Premier League.
Just like Norwich, Coventry has also been a victim of a lack of consistency and rhythm lately. Coventry has accumulated two victories, draws, and defeats each in its last six outings. A lack of threat from the attacking department has been one of the major worries and disappointments this season. Last season was a fairytale story for Coventry City, having reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and losing only on penalties to Manchester United. Frank Lampard has been the man in charge of the club since November and he will also be determined to prove himself to the football world.
Norwich City Team News
The hosts will have to deal with the absence of several players on Saturday. Anis Ben Slimane, Gabriel Forsyth, Jacob Lungi Sorensen, Joshua Sargent, and Liam Gibbs will have to remain on the sidelines.
Coventry City Team News
Ben Wilson and Haji Wright will not travel to Norwich with the rest of the squad ahead of matchday 26 of the 2024/25 EFL Championship season.
Norwich City vs Coventry City Predicted Lineups
Norwich City Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Gunn
Defenders: Stacey, Duffy, Doyle, Chrisene
Midfielders: Crnac, Nunez, McLean
Forwards: Marcondes, Sainz, Hernandez
Coventry City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Dovin
Defenders: van Ewijk, Thomas, Latibeaudiere, Bidwell
Midfielders: Eccles, Sheaf, Torp
Forwards: Sakamoto, Rudoni, Simms
Norwich City vs Coventry City H2H Record
Overall, in the last five head-to-head meetings between Norwich City and Coventry City, the former has collected four valuable victories and the remaining match ended in a draw.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Coventry City 0-1 Norwich City | 2024, Championship |
| Norwich City 2-1 Coventry City | 2024, Championship |
| Coventry City 1-1 Norwich City | 2023, Championship |
| Coventry City 2-4 Norwich City | 2023, Championship |
| Norwich City 3-0 Coventry City | 2022, Championship |
Key Players to Watch in Norwich City vs Coventry City
Ben Sheaf (Coventry City)
It was only last season that the football community witnessed the genius of Ben Sheaf. The 26-year-old delivered a masterclass against Manchester United in the semi-finals of the FA Cup which almost took his side to the final. Nevertheless, the Englishman has carried his splendid form to the 2024/25 campaign. Sheaf generally plays deeper in the midfield due to his impeccable reading of the game. His previous coaches have praised his intelligence and timing. Frank Lampard will aim to build his Coventry side around Ben Sheaf, who also happens to be the captain of the club.
Norwich City vs Coventry City Prediction
There is little to separate between the two clubs at the moment. The form, league standings, and overall quality are more or less the same which indicates that a draw is the most likely outcome.
Predicted Score: Norwich City 2-2 Coventry City
Where to watch Norwich City vs Coventry City Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount + |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | FanCode |
FAQs
Q. When is Norwich City vs Coventry City?
The Norwich City vs Coventry City match will be played on 4ᵗʰ January at Carrow Road, Norwich.
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Q. What is the predicted score in Norwich City vs Coventry City?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Norwich City vs Coventry City fixture is 2-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Norwich City vs Coventry City?
The last five meetings between Norwich City and Coventry City have ended in four victories for Norwich City and a draw with an aggregate score of 11-4.