Norwich City vs Derby County predictions, Apr 21, 2026

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As Norwich City prepares to host Derby County in a key English League Championship clash on April 21, 2026, both teams come into the match with varying levels of confidence. Norwich, despite winning only 2 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to leverage their home advantage, where their tactical play often intensifies. On the other hand, Derby County arrives in better form, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 encounters, showcasing a resilient strategy that has recently yielded positive results.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.02 for a home win, reflecting a belief in Norwich’s capacity to capitalize on their home ground. Our model assigns a 46.6% probability of a Norwich win, with a modest chance for a draw at 26.9% and a 27% likelihood of an away victory for Derby.

Tactically, Norwich may need to bolster their defense to counter Derby’s attacking momentum, while Derby looks to exploit any gaps in Norwich’s setup. As the teams take the field, fans can expect a closely contested match with critical implications for both clubs as they vie for their respective season goals. Ultimately, while trends favor Derby slightly, the outcome remains uncertain, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the Championship.

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Norwich 46.1%

Draw 26.6%

Derby 27.3%

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Latest Results

11.04.26 Norwich City – Ipswich Town – 0:2 06.04.26 Millwall – Norwich City – 1:2 03.04.26 Norwich City – Portsmouth FC – 1:1 21.03.26 Charlton Athletic – Norwich City – 0:1 18.03.26 Southampton FC – Norwich City – 1:0

11.04.26 Southampton FC – Derby County – 2:1 06.04.26 Derby County – Stoke City – 2:0 03.04.26 Coventry City – Derby County – 3:2 21.03.26 Derby County – Birmingham City – 1:0 16.03.26 Portsmouth FC – Derby County – 0:1

Facts

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 9 and 8).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Norwich won 2.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Norwich is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Norwich won 3 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 17:17. (average 1.3:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Norwich won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:9. (average 1.5:1.5).

Latest Head To Head

21.10.25 Derby County – Norwich City – 1:0 08.02.25 Norwich City – Derby County – 1:1 28.09.24 Derby County – Norwich City – 2:3 10.04.21 Derby County – Norwich City – 0:1 03.10.20 Norwich City – Derby County – 0:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Coventry	42	25	10	7	84:42	42	85
2	Ipswich	41	21	12	8	71:42	29	75
3	Millwall	42	21	10	11	56:47	9	73
4	Southampton	42	20	12	10	73:50	23	72
5	Middlesbrough	42	20	12	10	62:42	20	72
6	Hull	42	20	8	14	64:60	4	68
7	Wrexham	42	17	13	12	63:60	3	64
8	Derby	42	18	9	15	61:53	8	63
9	Norwich	42	17	7	18	55:50	5	58
10	Bristol City	42	16	10	16	52:51	1	58
11	QPR	42	16	10	16	58:63	-5	58
12	Watford	42	14	15	13	52:51	1	57
13	Preston	42	14	15	13	50:53	-3	57
14	Swansea	42	16	9	17	50:54	-4	57
15	Birmingham	42	15	11	16	51:52	-1	56
16	Stoke	42	15	10	17	49:46	3	55
17	Sheffield Utd	42	16	6	20	59:59	0	54
18	Charlton	42	12	13	17	39:51	-12	49
19	Portsmouth	42	12	12	18	43:57	-14	48
20	Blackburn	43	12	12	19	38:53	-15	48
21	West Brom	42	11	13	18	42:56	-14	46
22	Oxford Utd	42	10	14	18	41:54	-13	44
23	Leicester	42	11	14	17	54:64	-10	41
24	Sheffield Wed ✔	42	1	11	30	25:82	-57	-4

English League Championship Outrights

1. Coventry: 1 (96.22%)

2. Ipswich: 46.2 (2.08%)

3. Millwall: 100 (0.96%)

4. Middlesbrough: 130.2 (0.74%)

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