{"id":1444098,"date":"2026-04-20T09:26:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1444098"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:26:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:26:38","slug":"match-preview-norwich-vs-derby-21-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-norwich-vs-derby-21-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Norwich City vs Derby County: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Just one place separates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/norwich-city\/\">Norwich City<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/derby-county\/\">Derby County<\/a> as they lock horns at Carrow Road \u2013 a contest that could have major implications for the final <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/championship\/\">Championship<\/a> standings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick-off is set for 19:45 on Tuesday, with both sides still in the hunt for a play-off berth and eager to prove themselves in a high-stakes encounter. Norwich\u2019s possession-based style faces Derby\u2019s more clinical, counter-attacking threat in what promises to be a tightly-fought affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on season-long data and recent trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We&#8217;re particularly confident in Both Teams To Score given both teams\u2019 strong attacking stats and recent head-to-head results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(57.9%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">There could be value here given both teams&#8217; attacking outputs (Norwich 59 goals, Derby 62) and the recent head-to-head results, which have seen both teams score in 4 of the last 6 meetings. Both have shown defensive frailties, conceding over a goal per game this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Norwich City to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(57.9%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Norwich have the edge at home with superior possession (53.45%) and shot accuracy (40.4%). Their expected goals (16.27 xG) and passes completed suggest they will control much of the game. Derby\u2019s away record is patchy, and Norwich\u2019s home advantage could be decisive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&amp;Cs apply.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Derby slightly edge Norwich for both points and goals scored, but both teams have had patchy runs. Norwich\u2019s home form and Derby\u2019s knack for scoring on the road make this a genuine six-pointer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Derby County<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">62<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">53<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Norwich City<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">59<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">52<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carlton Morris (Derby)<\/strong>: 12 goals, 10 big chances created, but just 22.7% shot accuracy \u2013 always a threat but prone to wasteful finishing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patrick Agyemang (Derby)<\/strong>: 10 goals, 3 assists, 42% shot accuracy \u2013 combines goal threat with creative play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jovon Makama (Norwich)<\/strong>: 10 goals, 37.5% shot accuracy \u2013 Norwich\u2019s sharpest finisher in the box, can turn half-chances into goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kenneth McLean (Norwich)<\/strong>: 4 assists, 9 big chances created, 80.2% pass accuracy \u2013 orchestrates play and supplies key deliveries from set-pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-6-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Derby have won three of the last six meetings, but three of those six matches have featured both teams on the scoresheet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Derby County 1-0 Norwich City<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">08\/02\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Norwich City 1-1 Derby County<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28\/09\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Derby County 2-3 Norwich City<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10\/04\/21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Derby County 0-1 Norwich City<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">03\/10\/20<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Norwich City 0-1 Derby County<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">29\/12\/18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Norwich City 3-4 Derby County<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With both teams fighting for a play-off spot and so little to separate them in the table, this clash could come down to fine margins. Norwich\u2019s possession and home form face off against Derby\u2019s clinical finishing and slightly better recent head-to-head record. Will Norwich\u2019s creative midfield and territorial dominance finally translate into a crucial win, or can Derby\u2019s frontmen exploit any defensive lapses? Our top pick remains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">Both Teams To Score at 8\/11 (57.9%) with Bet365<\/a> \u2013 the value is there, given the stats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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