Derby vs Norwich Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Derby vs Norwich Game Preview

Pride Park hosts a Championship matchup between two clubs heading in opposite directions. Derby are sinking toward the bottom, and Norwich bring a rare bit of momentum into Tuesday.

John Eustace's side are four points adrift of safety after getting hammered at Millwall. Worse, Derby have now gone nine straight Championship games without a win.

Norwich arrive in better spirits. Philippe Clement's side answered a six-game losing streak with back-to-back Championship wins. The latest came from two goals down against Watford.

Norwich hold the edge in previous meetings, three wins to Derby's two with one tie. Another win here would put real distance between them and the basement.

Derby vs Norwich Recent Results

Derby have managed one win from their previous 10 games, a brutal slide by any measure. Finishing is the sore spot, even with Sam Szmodics firing off 2+ shots in seven of his eight most recent Championship appearances. Their one real strength is winning the ball back, but too little comes of it.

Norwich have four wins to show from their last 10, and the recent upturn looks real. The Watford comeback suits a team rated strong at coming back from losing positions and clinical in front of goal. The blow is Mohamed Touré, who scored in all three of his latest league appearances in the Championship but is now injured.

Derby vs Norwich Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Derby: Patrick Agyemang (Injured/out), Eiran Cashin (Injured/out), Charlie Taylor (Injured/out), Derry John Murkin (Injured/out), Matt Clarke (Injured/out), Lewis Travis (Injured/out), Craig Forsyth (Injured/out), Sondre Langås (Injured/out), David Ozoh (Injured/doubtful)

Norwich: Mohamed Touré (Injured/out), Ali Ahmed (Injured/out), Kenny McLean (Injured/doubtful), Gabriel Forsyth (Injured/doubtful), Oscar Schwartau (Injured/doubtful), Pelle Mattsson (Injured/doubtful)

Derby

On the Derby vs Norwich lineups front, Dion Sanderson can return after serving a one-game suspension over the weekend, a welcome boost for a back line missing Eiran Cashin and Matt Clarke. Derby will check on David Ozoh, who picked up an injury in the first half on Saturday.

Norwich

Oscar Schwartau and Pelle Mattsson are both expected to be fit in time for Tuesday's trip to Pride Park. Kenny McLean is heavily doubtful with an ankle issue, Mohamed Touré is out injured, and Harry Darling could replace Jose Cordoba at the back.

Derby vs Norwich Predicted Lineup

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström; Max Johnston, Dion Sanderson, Jack Robinson, Ryan Hedges; Alex Mowatt, Bobby Clark; Rhian Brewster, Sam Szmodics, Henrik Meister; Carlton Morris

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Daniel Grimshaw; Jack Stacey, Ruairi McConville, Harry Darling, Ben Chrisene; Pelle Mattsson, Jacob Wright; Andre Brooks, Paris Maghoma, Anthony Musaba; Mathias Kvistgaarden

Derby vs Norwich Key Stats & Game Facts

• Derby have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 games vs Norwich (Championship).
• There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of Derby's last 3 games (Championship).
• There have been 12+ shots on target in 3 of Derby's last 4 games (Championship).
• David Ozoh has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs Norwich (Championship).
• Harry Darling has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Derby (Championship).

Derby vs Norwich Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Derby vs Norwich prediction is a 2-1 Norwich win at Pride Park. Derby have holes down the wings and on the counter, and they still can't finish what they create. Norwich bring the sharper attack and the nerve to recover if they fall behind, so +110 (BetMGM) on the moneyline looks generous for the better side in this matchup.

Best Picks

Norwich to win in the Moneyline market. The projections make them favorites away at Pride Park. This is a straight Moneyline play and the first of our Derby vs Norwich best picks. Norwich carry a 46.7% win probability in the projections, well clear of Derby. A home side sitting 23rd in the standings hasn't earned any benefit of the doubt.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. The projections put both teams scoring at 56.6%. Both sides have also found the net in 7 of the last 10 Championship meetings between these clubs, and Norwich's soft spot in protecting a lead gives Derby a way onto the scoresheet.

Derby vs Norwich Same Game Parlay

Our Derby vs Norwich same game parlay picks lean into the Norwich attack: Anthony Musaba on target, Norwich over 1.5 goals, an Alex Mowatt card and Paris Maghoma to score.

Anthony Musaba Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has landed a shot on target in seven of his nine latest Championship showings, starting on the left.

Norwich Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market. Norwich have cleared this line six times across their previous nine games, while Derby struggle to defend the wings and counters.

Alex Mowatt in the To Be Shown A Card market. The midfielder has seen a card in two of his three latest outings, and Derby's aggressive style invites trouble in midfield.

Paris Maghoma in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has found the net in two of his previous three games in the Championship and gets the central role behind Mathias Kvistgaarden.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Derby vs Norwich Talking Points

Philippe Clement has called Derby a "wounded animal" fighting for survival in front of their home fans, and he is right to be wary. Derby are still chasing their first home league win of the season, so expect Pride Park to be loud early. Clement wants his side to manage possession and win individual duels against a direct Derby approach that loves attacking down the left and swinging in crosses. If Norwich hold their nerve through the opening spell, their extra quality in the final third is what separates these sides.

Derby vs Norwich Predictions FAQs

When is the Derby vs Norwich English Championship game?

The game kicks off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where is Derby vs Norwich being played?

The game is being played at Pride Park Stadium in Derby.

What formation are Derby and Norwich expected to use?

Both Derby and Norwich are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, according to the probable lineups.

What is the predicted score for Derby vs Norwich?

The predicted score is Derby 1, Norwich 2, with Norwich rated as the slight favorite.

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