Norwich vs Derby prediction 21.04.2026 | Championship

Norwich come into Tuesday’s Championship contest in fine form after maintaining strong recent performances with an excellent 4:2 win at Bristol City last weekend. 

January recruit Mohamed Touré was in electric form, with a superb hat-trick helping to secure a fine away victory for the Canaries.

Norwich have found a much-improved level of form under French boss Phillippe Clement. The Canaries won seven of their last ten Championship matches. 

Head coach Clement has a long list of injured players this week. Ante Crnac (ACL), Harry Amass (hamstring), Jovon Makama (foot), Lucien Mahovo (thigh), Matěj Jurásek (foot) and Mirko Topić (ACL) are all ruled out through injury, while Ben Chrisene is doubtful with a shoulder issue.

Derby return to Championship action after maintaining their playoff hopes with a narrow win against Oxford last weekend. Jaydon Banel’s first-half goal proved the difference in a tight contest at Pride Park.

The Rams remain eighth in the table, just three points behind sixth-placed Hull in a tight race for the final playoff spot. Wrexham sit seventh, one point ahead of Derby as the season enters its final stretch.

However, a poor road record remains a big issue for John Eustace’s side. Derby lost four of their last five away league fixtures, including a 2:1 defeat at Southampton earlier this month. 

Head coach Eustace has three confirmed absentees this week. Bobby Clark (hamstring), Patrick Agyemang (Achilles tendon rupture) and Rhian Brewster (knee) are all ruled out through injury.