Coventry City vs Norwich City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Coventry City vs Norwich City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 13, 2025 | The Coventry Building Society Arena | EFL Championship | 15:00 (BST)

The Coventry Building Society Arena is set for a compelling Championship clash this Saturday as Coventry City host Norwich City. The Sky Blues enter the match on the back of an impressive unbeaten start to the season, a run that sees them sitting fifth in the table. They have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 14 goals in their last three league matches. However, their defensive record has been a concern, with six goals conceded in four games.

Norwich, managed by Liam Manning, has had a mixed start to their campaign, with two wins and two losses. Interestingly, both of their victories have come away from home. The Canaries have found the back of the net in every game so far this season, which should make for an exciting, high-scoring affair. Despite Norwich's historical dominance in this fixture, with a 12-game unbeaten streak against Coventry, the home side's current form suggests they have a real chance to end that long wait for a victory.

Key Betting Tip: Key Betting Tip: Norwich Double Chance at 1.92 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Coventry City vs Norwich City Predicted Lineups

Coventry City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth, Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Victor Torp, Matt Grimes, Ephron Mason-Clark, Jack Rudoni, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Haji Wright

Joel Latibeaudiere and Oliver Dovin remain injured.

Norwich City Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Vladan Kovačević, Jakov Medić, Harry Darling, Benjamin Chrisene, Kellen Fisher, Kenny McLean, Mirko Topić, Papa Diallo, Ante Crnac, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Josh Sargent

Jacob Wright is suspended for this game. Forson Amankwah, Gabriel Forsyth, and Jack Stacey are all absent due to injury.

Coventry City vs Norwich City Current League Standings

Cov are 5th and remain one of four unbeaten teams in the league after four games. They are the top scorers in the league (14) by five goals (Bristol City are 2nd with 9 goals). However, they have failed to beat sides expected to struggle, such as Hull City and Oxford United, which brings unpredictability to their game.

The Canaries’ Championship journey has seen them win two and lose two so far. Notably, those two wins have come on the road, a positive sign ahead of this fixture. They are currently 11th with six points, but if results go their way, they could climb into a top-six spot by the end of the week.

Coventry City vs Norwich City Head-to-Head Timeline

Coventry and Norwich have a long history dating back to their Southern League First Division days at the beginning of the 20th century. As a result, they have played each other 130 times. The Sky Blues have won the majority with 54 wins, Norwich have 40, and there have been 36 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• January 2025: Norwich City 2-1 Coventry City (Championship)
• August 2024: Coventry City 0-1 Norwich City (Championship)
• February 2024: Norwich City 2-1 Coventry City (Championship)
• October 2023: Coventry City 1-1 Norwich City (Championship)
• January 2023: Coventry City 2-4 Norwich City (Championship)

Norwich have dominated this fixture in recent years, with Coventry falling down to League One whilst their opponents returned to the Premier League. Coventry have not won this fixture in the last 12 games, their last victory over the Canaries coming in 2009.

Recent Coventry City and Norwich City Matches Analysis

Coventry City Last 5 Matches:

• Oxford United 2-2 Coventry City (Championship)
• Millwall 2-1 Coventry City (EFL Cup)
• Coventry City 7-1 QPR (Championship)
• Derby County 3-5 Coventry City (Championship)
• Coventry City 1-0 Luton Town (EFL Cup)

Coventry have not kept a clean sheet in four games.

Norwich City Last 5 Matches:

• Blackburn Rover 0-2 Norwich City (Championship)
• Norwich City 0-3 Southampton (EFL Cup)
• Norwich City 1-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Portsmouth 1-2 Norwich City (Championship)
• Watford 1-2 Norwich City (Championship)

The away side has won in every single one of Norwich’s last five fixtures.

Coventry City vs Norwich City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a result for Norwich. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Coventry City vs Norwich City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Norwich Double Chance @ 1.92 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Norwich to grab a result in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Coventry City vs Norwich City

Haji Wright (Coventry City): The USA international has been in excellent form, playing as the central striker in Coventry's potent attack. He's been a key reason for their high-scoring start to the season, with five goals in his first six matches. Wright is a threat with both feet and in the air, making him a difficult player for defenders to handle.

Josh Sargent (Norwich City): Another American forward, Sargent is the leading goalscorer for Norwich and is a vital part of their attack. He has five goals in his last four matches. His goal-scoring ability and work rate will be crucial for Norwich if they want to get a positive result against a strong Coventry side.

Jack Rudoni (Coventry City): Playing behind the striker in an attacking midfield role, Rudoni is a creative force for Coventry. He has a solid blend of technical quality and tactical intelligence. His ability to score goals and create chances for others makes him a key player to watch in the final third.

Coventry City vs Norwich City Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This game will be unavailable for streaming in the UK due to the blackout. However, you can listen to it on BBC Radio CWR.

Stadium Information: The Coventry Building Society Arena (often shortened to the CBS Arena or just simply Coventry Arena, and formerly known as the Ricoh Arena) is a complex in Coventry, West Midlands, England. It includes a 32,609-seater stadium, which is currently home to Championship club Coventry City, along with facilities which include an exhibition hall, a hotel and a casino.

Referee: Gavin Ward (England) has officiated over 200 EFL games across 17 years.