Norwich vs Coventry prediction 26.01.2026 | EFL Championship

Norwich’s league form has shown signs of late improvement, which has helped them to remain in the Championship and challenge for survival. Philippe Clement’s side have picked up three wins in their last four league outings and have lost only twice in their last nine EFL Championship fixtures. Their most recent victory was particularly emphatic - a 5-0 battering of West Bromwich Albion, which followed their 2-1 triumph over Wrexham approximately a week earlier.

However, their home form remains inconsistent, with only three wins, one draw and nine defeats in 13 league matches at Carrow Road, accumulating just 12 goals while conceding 19 and leaving them with a modest clean sheet count. 

Norwich’s squad has been impacted by injuries to midfielders including Ante Crnac, Amankwah Forson and Mirko Topić, which has tested their midfield depth and continuity.

Coventry’s campaign has been defined by consistency and attacking potency under Frank Lampard’s management. Leading the Championship table, Coventry possess a formidable attacking unit spearheaded by Ellis Simms, who has contributed significantly to their goal tally (10 goals), and Haji Wright (10 goals), whose late equaliser against Norwich earlier in the season demonstrated Coventry’s resilience. 

Despite their strong league position, Coventry have encountered some inconsistency recently, with three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six matches across competitions. Notably, their away form in recent weeks has seen mixed results, as they have failed to win in several of their last six away outings - evidence that even strong sides can struggle on the road in a congested Championship schedule. 

Coventry’s only notable absence for the trip appears to be backup goalkeeper Oliver Dovin, leaving an otherwise well-balanced squad available to compete at Carrow Road.