Norwich City vs Coventry City: match statistics
Coventry City occupies first place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins, while Norwich City sits in last, 20th place with just 8 wins this season. The visitors present significantly better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.14 goals per away match compared to just 0.92 goals for the hosts at home. Norwich has catastrophic home form with 69% losses and only 23% wins, while Coventry wins 43% of matches on the road. Additionally, xG confirms the visitors' advantage (1.85 vs 1.45), and Coventry's away goal difference (+10) contrasts with Norwich's negative balance (-7) at home. Despite the visitors' weaker recent form (1.4 PPG), the huge class difference between the teams speaks for a Coventry City victory, although Norwich has shown overall improvement in the last five matches (2.4 PPG), which may result in a fight and the possibility of a draw.
Norwich City vs Coventry City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Norwich City played Coventry City in Championship (England). The match was played on 26 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Norwich City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Coventry City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Norwich City scores 1.25 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Coventry City scores 2.18 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Norwich City 68%, Coventry City 61%. Over 2.5: Norwich City 50%, Coventry City 61%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Coventry City has higher xG: 1.91 vs 1.33. Norwich City: 11.9 shots per match, Coventry City: 17.3.
Match halves
Norwich City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.64. Coventry City: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.14.
Goals by minute
Norwich City: 31-45+ (8 goals). Coventry City: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Coventry City occupies first place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins, while Norwich City sits in last, 20th place with just 8 wins this season. The visitors present significantly better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.14 goals per away match compared to just 0.92 goals for the hosts at home. Norwich has catastrophic home form with 69% losses and only 23% wins, while Coventry wins 43% of matches on the road. Additionally, xG confirms the visitors' advantage (1.85 vs 1.45), and Coventry's away goal difference (+10) contrasts with Norwich's negative balance (-7) at home. Despite the visitors' weaker recent form (1.4 PPG), the huge class difference between the teams speaks for a Coventry City victory, although Norwich has shown overall improvement in the last five matches (2.4 PPG), which may result in a fight and the possibility of a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Norwich City | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Norwich City is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Norwich City · 1.4 pts / match - Coventry City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Coventry City is 74% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Norwich City · 2.18 goals / match - Coventry City
Coventry City is 29% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Norwich City · 1.11 goals / match - Coventry City
Norwich City scores in 79% of matches (22 of 28 matches), while Coventry City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 matches).
Coventry City scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Norwich City
Over / Under - Coventry City
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Coventry City is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / match - Norwich City · 1.71 pts / match - Coventry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Coventry City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Norwich City
Coventry City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Norwich City | Liga | Coventry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.68 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 58% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 24% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Norwich City 0 - 1 - 0 Coventry City. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Norwich City vs Coventry City?
The Championship match finished Norwich City 2:1 Coventry City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Norwich City vs Coventry City?
Norwich City score 1.25 goals per game on average and Coventry City 2.18. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Norwich City's matches and 61% of Coventry City's.
What form are Norwich City and Coventry City in?
Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Coventry City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Coventry City?
The statistical background for Norwich City vs Coventry City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.