Huddersfield Town vs Bournemouth
19th March 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Draw HT/FT
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/1 odds taken 1234 GMT, Friday 18 March
Two promotion chasing teams clash at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday, as Huddersfield Town entertain Bournemouth. The Terriers lost their incredible unbeaten run in the EFL Championship in midweek, losing 2-0 at Millwall. As for the Cherries, they dropped points again. Only three points separate second-place Bournemouth to third-place Huddersfield, though Scott Parker’s men have three games in hand. Who will come out on top in this promotion six-pointer?
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Huddersfield Town Preview – Can the Terriers roar back with a home win?
Huddersfield Town’s 17-game unbeaten league run came to an end at The Den on Wednesday night. It was the longest current undefeated run in English football, with Carlos Corberan’s men winning nine and drawing eight of 17 Championship matches.
Town’s superb run has lifted into promotion contention. Despite taking just one point from their last two games, Huddersfield will still fancy their chances of sneaking into the top two. After the loss in midweek, this has become the Terriers’ biggest game of the season.
Corberan’s team have been sensational at home, losing just one game at the John Smith’s since September. They have won four and drawn one of their past five home league and cup matches. Can they secure a vital victory in front of their fans on Saturday?
Bournemouth Preview – Can the Cherries pick up tenth away league win?
Bournemouth are doing their best to give up second spot, as the Cherries dropped points again in midweek. In what looked a home banker on paper, Bournemouth were held to a frustrating 1-1 home draw by struggling Reading on Tuesday night.
Only Championship leaders Fulham have picked up more away points than Scott Parker’s boys this season. Overall, the Dorset outfit have won nine, drawn four and lost four on the road. However, they were beaten 2-1 at Preston North End in the last one.
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After seeing Huddersfield lose their unbeaten run, Bournemouth will back themselves to steal all three points at the John Smith’s Stadium at the weekend. They are the favourites with the bookies at 7/5.
Huddersfield Town vs Bournemouth Betting Advice
Bournemouth have an excellent recent record over Huddersfield, winning the last five meetings. Last season, the Cherries thumped the Terriers 5-0 at home and won 2-1 on the road.
In the reverse game this term, Bournemouth cruised to a 3-0 victory back in October. Goals from Dominic Solanke (2) and Lloyd Kelly were enough for a 3-0 home win.
Key Facts – Huddersfield Town vs Bournemouth Betting Tip
- Bournemouth have the second best away record in the league
- Huddersfield’s 17-game unbeaten league run was ended on Wednesday
- The Cherries have won their last five against the Terriers, scoring 14 goals to boot
Saturday’s result could have a huge impact on Huddersfield’s season. A win will put them back on track, while another defeat would have the critics questioning their promotion credentials. Having said that, a point apiece would be a decent result for the pair.
We fancy Huddersfield and Bournemouth to cancel each other out at the John Smith’s Stadium. Take a punt on the draw at half time and full time at 4/1.
Dominic Solanke was on target twice in the reverse game. Only Fulham’s goal-machine Aleksandar Mitrovic has netted more in the Championship this season, and we like the look of 9/2 for Solanke to open the scoring here.
The best betting odds for Huddersfield Town vs Bournemouth
Huddersfield Town to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Bournemouth to win: 7/5 at Bet365
