Watford have stumbled after flying out of the blocks in the EFL Championship and will be looking to get back on track when they visit Norwich City.
The Hornets barely put a foot front in the first few weeks of the season as they racked up five successive victories in league and cup. But that momentum has stalled in the last couple of outings, with a 1-0 loss at Sheffield United followed by a 1-1 draw at home with Coventry City.
Tom Cleverely's men are still well placed in fifth place, just three points behind leaders West Brom, but will desperate to avoid making it three games without a win.
Watford will certainly fancy their chances against a Norwich side who have collected just five points from their first five games in the Championship.
After a big turnover of players and the appointment of a new manager in Johannes Hoff Thorup, it was always going to take the Canaries time to hit their stride.
But they remain unbeaten at Carrow Road this term, with two draws and a win, so Thorup will be hoping home advantage can help them get a victory that could spark their season into life.
How the bookies view it: Canaries have the edge at home
Despite Watford sitting higher in the table, they are Betano's 11/5 outsiders for a win at Carrow Road. Norwich are 11/10 favourites with home advantage and the draw pays 23/10.
Recent head to head: Watford the dominant force
Watford have dominated this meeting in recent years with nine wins in the last 14 meetings. The five other matches ended in Norwich victories and there hasn't been a draw in this fixture since a 2-2 stalemate back in 2011. The Canaries won 4-2 when Watford came calling last term.
Players to watch: Borja's in the mood
Midfielder Borja Sainz has started the season in good scoring form, with three goals from seven outings. The Spaniard is 3/1 for anytime scorer with Bet365 and that looks overpriced based on his stats this term.
Watford striker Edo Kayembe netted three times in his first two games this term but has drawn a blank ever since then. A goal looks overdue and he's another who looks overpriced at 4/1 for anytime scorer.
Probable teams
Midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze is a doubt for Watford after hurting his back in their last game but it's understood the Georgian's injury isn't as bad as first feared. Ashley Bairns and Jakob Sorensen could miss out again for Norwich.
Watford: Bachmann, Sierralta, Porteous, Pollock, Sissoko, Dele-Bashiru, Larouci, Andrews, Chakvetadze, Bayo, Kayembe.
Norwich: Gunn, Stacey, Duffy, Doyle, Chrisene, Sainz, Forson, McLean, Nunez, Schwartau, Sargent.
Anything else catch the eye?
I'm surprised to see Watford as outsiders for this one, despite their recent stumble. Betano are offering 21/20 on the Hornets leading at any time in the match and that looks a great option. They're also 4/6 at Bet365 in the double chance.
Norwich have kept just one clean sheet all season so I fancy BTTS here, although the odds aren't great at 7/10 with Betano. Combining that with over 2.5 goals pays 6/5 at Bet365 and that bet landed in both meetings last term.
Watford's last three games have all seen at least 11 corners, helping a bet land for me in their clash at Sheffield United, so backing over 10.5 flag kicks also appeals here at 6/4 with Bet365.
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