Sunday , 16 August 2026

Norwich City FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Norwich City FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Watford FC
Sat 18 Sep 2021 · 14:00 UTC Carrow Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Craig Cathcart
Brandon Williams 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Norwich City FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at Carrow Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Derek Eaton
  • Referee Graham Scott
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

4
10
Norwich City FC 14 games · Avg 2.9 goals Watford FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-18 Norwich City FC 1–3 Watford FC 2021-04-20 Norwich City FC 0–1 Watford FC 2020-12-26 Watford FC 1–0 Norwich City FC 2020-07-07 Watford FC 2–1 Norwich City FC 2019-11-08 Norwich City FC 0–2 Watford FC

Recent Form

Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Watford FC H 1–3 L
11 Sep Arsenal FC A 0–1 L
28 Aug Leicester City FC H 1–2 L
21 Aug Manchester City FC A 0–5 L
14 Aug Liverpool FC H 0–3 L
08 May Barnsley FC A 2–2 D
Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Norwich City FC A 3–1 W
11 Sep Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 0–2 L
29 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC A 0–1 L
21 Aug Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–2 L
14 Aug Aston Villa FC H 3–2 W
08 May Swansea City AFC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Carrow Road!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Norwich City FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' Norwich City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 17' Assisted by Femenia Far with the perfectly-timed delivery and Emmanuel Dennis makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 18' What a moment for Emmanuel Dennis! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 33' Norwich City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
  • 35' Teemu Pukki makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Norwich City FC are in front.
  • 37' Controversy at the stadium! Craig Cathcart argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 47' Norwich City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 57' Norwich City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 59' Jeremy Ngakia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Femenia Far on 59 minute.
  • 63' What a strike from Ismaila Sarr! The score is 1-3.
  • 68' Watford FC is showing some good football. However, Watford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Christos Tzolis. He replaces Josh Sargent on 70 minute.
  • 73' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Emmanuel Dennis is withdrawn and Ken Sema gets his opportunity.
  • 78' The 25-year-old Brandon Williams has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 82' Against the run of play, Ismaila Sarr has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 83' Another substitution for Watford FC to replace Tom Cleverley by Oghenekaro Etebo on 83 minute.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Adam Idah. He replaces Milot Rashica on 88 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Brandon Williams argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Another three points for Watford FC.

Lineups

Norwich City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Watford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xisco Munoz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josh Sargent 5
Ismaila Sarr 3
Vakoun Issouf Bayo 2
Yaser Asprilla 2
Mileta Rajovic 2
Emmanuel Dennis 2
Ashley Barnes 1
Juraj Kucka 1

Head to Head

2021-09-18 Norwich City FC 1–3 Watford FC 2021-04-20 Norwich City FC 0–1 Watford FC 2020-12-26 Watford FC 1–0 Norwich City FC 2020-07-07 Watford FC 2–1 Norwich City FC 2019-11-08 Norwich City FC 0–2 Watford FC

Norwich City FC Form

2021-09-18 Norwich City FC 1–3 Watford FC L 2021-09-11 Arsenal FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2021-08-28 Norwich City FC 1–2 Leicester City FC L 2021-08-21 Manchester City FC 5–0 Norwich City FC L 2021-08-14 Norwich City FC 0–3 Liverpool FC L 2021-05-08 Barnsley FC 2–2 Norwich City FC D

Watford FC Form

2021-09-18 Norwich City FC 1–3 Watford FC W 2021-09-11 Watford FC 0–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2021-08-29 Tottenham Hotspur FC 1–0 Watford FC L 2021-08-21 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2–0 Watford FC L 2021-08-14 Watford FC 3–2 Aston Villa FC W 2021-05-08 Watford FC 2–0 Swansea City AFC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05 Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Watford FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Norwich City FC25% Draw27% Watford FC48%
Actual: Watford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Norwich City FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Watford FC
75%
Norwich City FC or Watford FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Norwich City FC19% Draw48% Watford FC33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC

Handicap Norwich City FC covers Push Watford FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 22% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.