Watford's struggle for points on the road continues as they prepare for a vital Championship trip to Carrow Road. The Hornets have taken just one point from their six away league games this season, losing their last five in a row. Their underlying numbers are a significant concern, as they have been in winning positions for a very small percentage of their Championship matches this season, and they have scored just 13 goals while conceding 23 across their 14 league games. Also, they have scored just once in their last five away league games.

They sit 20th in the league table with 14 points from 14 matches, a record of four wins, two draws and eight defeats. Their recent form of two wins and three defeats in their last five matches includes a 1-0 home win over Lincoln last time out providing a rare positive result. That victory, secured by a Stephy Mavididi goal, ended a run of three consecutive defeats which featured losses to Norwich, Wolves and Cardiff. The 3-2 defeat at Norwich on Saturday 31 October saw Myron Boadu score twice, but those goals were ultimately in vain.

Norwich's defensive record

Norwich City present a mixed challenge. They have conceded 19 goals from open play this season, the highest figure in the Championship. However, they have also shown resilience at home, having failed to score in their last two league games at Carrow Road after a previous 14-game goalless streak there. The Canaries ended a six-game losing run with a 3-1 win at Charlton but have lost their past three home matches, leaving them 19th, just one point and one place above Watford.

Head-to-head history

The recent history between these sides offers Watford some encouragement. They have won five of their past seven away league games against Norwich, keeping four clean sheets in that span. Last season, Watford won both Championship meetings. Norwich, however, have won only four of their past 14 league games against the Hornets, losing ten.

Following the trip to Norwich, Watford's next fixture is a home match against Middlesbrough on Saturday, 7 November. Both clubs are acutely aware of the importance of the upcoming encounter at Carrow Road, given their precarious positions near the bottom of the Championship.

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