Watford vs Norwich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Watford vs Norwich

Watford host Norwich in this EFL Cup match at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 13 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Canaries Should Put Up a Fight

Norwich have a strong chance against Watford and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the 1.76 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

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Norwich Won When They Last Played Watford

Watford were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 Championship loss against Charlton Athletic at The Valley. The Hornets enjoyed 58% possession and had one shot on target.

Norwich City lost when last in action. In a Championship home game at Carrow Road, they were turned over 2-1 by Millwall. The Norfolk team enjoyed 59% possession and had three shots on goal, while Joshua Sargent found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been three successive wins for Norwich when playing Watford. In their last clash, Norwich travelled to Vicarage Road and landed a 1-0 Championship victory. The previous 8 matches featuring these sides have resulted in five Watford victories and three Norwich wins.

1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 8.6 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Watford have had 53.9% possession and 5.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while earning 3.3 corners.

Moussa Sissoko leads the way with 3 goals, while Mamadou Doumbia and Matthew Pollock have scored 2 and 1 respectively. Imran Louza is the leading assists maker with 4.

Norwich have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. The Canaries have averaged 56.9% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Joshua Sargent has scored 4 goals, followed by Marcelino Nunez, Borja Sainz, Shane Duffy and Jack Stacey on 2. Jacob Wright has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Watford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Egil Selvik (GK), Ryan Andrews, Max Alleyne, Hector Kyprianou, Marc Bola, Thomas Ince, Jack Grieves, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Nestory Irankunda, Vivaldo Semedo, Edo Kayembe.

Norwich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Grimshaw (GK), Kellen Fisher, Jakov Medic, Harry Darling, Benjamin Chrisene, Marcelino Nunez, Mirko Topic, Oscar Schwartau, Emiliano Marcondes, Papa Diallo, Joshua Sargent.

Watford vs Norwich Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Watford vs Norwich betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Norwich +0.25 at 1.76 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this EFL Cup clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

The latest EFL Cup team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Watford vs Norwich EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Norwich in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Watford in 3 consecutive games against Norwich.

Norwich +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 56.8% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Watford 2 - 1 Norwich

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Watford which is available at odds of 9.50. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Norwich Under 4.5 Corners

Norwich have had under 4.5 corners in seven consecutive away games, with Watford conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past three matches. There are odds of 1.67 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see Norwich fall short of the line here.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Watford

Total

9.00 5.70 3.30

Home

10.40 6.20 4.20

Away

8.60 4.00 4.60

Norwich

Total

9.50 4.00 5.50

Home

10.40 6.00 4.40

Away

9.00 3.60 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Watford Corners

Norwich Corners

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Watford vs Norwich 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

Norwich City are the skinniest price to succeed in this EFL Cup clash, with the favourites afforded a 48% probability based on their 2.10 betting odds with the bookies. Watford are the 3.20 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Norwich are 1.53 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Watford are 2.25 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at 1.58.

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Joshua Sargent Favourite to Score the First Goal

Joshua Sargent is priced at 5.60 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of 2.95 to find the net anytime.

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Watford Stats

Norwich Stats

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Watford vs Norwich Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Watford vs Norwich team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with timely injury updates.