Norwich reached the play-offs last season in the Championship but the team is facing challenges in meeting those expectations early in the new season.
Johannes Hoff Thorup's squad has only amassed five points from their first five matches and they will be aiming to bounce back from the disappointing 1-0 defeat against Swansea last weekend.
The Canaries are still adapting to new changes after losing key attacking players Gabriel Sara and Jonathan Rowe, who played crucial roles for them last season.
Meanwhile, Watford has gathered 10 points from their opening five matches, securing victories in their first three games against Millwall, Stoke, and Derby.
Although the Hornets' progress slowed down with a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United and a 1-1 draw with Coventry, they have less pressure compared to the struggling hosts and have the potential to achieve another positive outcome.
Team news
Norwich will be missing experienced striker Ashley Barnes, Swiss midfielder Christian Fassnacht, and Danish international Jacob Lungi Sorensen.
Watford, on the other hand, will have to cope without Moroccan midfielder Imran Louza, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Kevin Keben, and Jeremy Ngakia for their trip to Norfolk.
The stats
Out of their initial five Championship matches, Norwich has only won one.
However, the Canaries have remained unbeaten in 18 consecutive Championship home games, with their last five matches at Carrow Road ending in draws.
Watford has suffered only one defeat in their first five Championship games, but they have managed to keep only one clean sheet during that period.
In five of the last six Championship clashes between the two teams, Watford has secured victory by a single goal.
In the last six Championship home games for Norwich, both teams have scored in five matches.
Four out of the last six Championship away games for Watford have concluded with over 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Norwich is still adjusting to the tactics of coach Johannes Hoff Thorup, who joined from the Danish Superliga side FC Nordsjaelland during the summer, and they might have to settle for a draw at home against the fast-starting Watford.
Following last season's play-off disappointment, Norwich underwent several changes with new arrivals and departures, resulting in a slow start with only five points from their initial five matches.
Having drawn their first two home league games against Blackburn and Sheffield United, Norwich might face a similar scenario against Watford, who currently hold the fifth position with three wins, one draw, and one defeat.
Under the management of Tom Cleverley, Watford appears to be a well-organized team and have lost only one out of seven matches in all competitions this season, making them confident of securing a point at Carrow Road.
After a 1-1 draw against Coventry in the Championship in their previous match, Watford might experience another closely-contested game this time.