Huddersfield Town vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 14/02/2024, 06:09  by Sridhar in Championship Predictions

Two teams at opposite ends of the points table but with similar need for full points will be on view as Huddersfield play Sunderland. This Championship match will be played at the John Smith’s Stadium on Wednesday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 21st in the standings with 31 points while the visitors are 7th with 47 points. Huddersfield are only two above the relegation zone after losing 5-3 to Southampton over the weekend. That wasn’t without their share of excitement though, as the Terriers were leading 2-0 and 3-2 going into the last ten minutes. Yet, they returned with no points and now face a need to get back to winning ways. They did avoid defeats in four matches preceding this defeat, so keep an eye on the side. Additionally, Huddersfield have avoided defeat in six of their last eight home league games, giving them a slight edge at this venue.

Sunderland are just outside the top-six owing to goal difference and would be desperate to remain in close touch. They are coming off a 3-1 win over Portsmouth at the weekend that made it seven points from three matches. This is a great comeback for a side that has lost three straight matches, in all competitions. The challenge for the Black Cats is to ensure momentum is not lost as they continue to challenge the top-six clubs. Away form is a huge concern though, as they won just one of their ten away league games. This sequence included five defeats and four draws, hinting that a draw mightn’t be too bad an option for a side that has struggled on the road.