Huddersfield Town vs Sheffield United
12th February 1230hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 2208 GMT, Thursday 10 February
Saturday’s early kick off in the EFL Championship promises to be a cracker as two of the league’s form sides go head-to-head. Carlos Corberan’s Huddersfield Town host Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United at the John Smith’s Stadium. The Terriers sit fifth with 49 points to their name, with the Blades just four points behind in tenth. Which way will this all-Yorkshire affair swing? We track down the latest and greatest betting odds in our in-depth preview.
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Huddersfield Town Preview – Will the Terriers’ fine form continue?
Carlos Corberan’s Huddersfield Town are enjoying a fine season in the Championship. Before a ball was kicked last summer, many had tipped the Terriers to be involved in the relegation scrap. Town have proved their doubters wrong and are in the mix for promotion to the Premier League.
Huddersfield on an incredible 11-game undefeated run in the Championship. They are also through to the fifth round of the FA Cup. Since their last defeat, Town have won seven and drawn six of 13 league and cup matches.
After drawing 0-0 at Preston North End in midweek, can Corberan’s men return to winning ways at the weekend? Three points will send out a huge signal of intent to their play-off rivals.
Sheffield United Preview – Can the Blades pick up a precious three points?
Sheffield United have turned their fortunes around after a poor start. The Blades, who finished bottom of the Premier League last term, looked like relegation fodder in the early weeks of the campaign. Paul Heckingbottom has taken United to the next level since taking over.
Sheffield United are one of the form sides of the division, winning eight of their past ten in the Championship. After a 2-2 draw at Preston in mid-January, the Blades have bounced to four straight league victories over Luton Town, Peterborough United, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion.
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Sheffield United would love to break Huddersfield’s unbeaten run and secure a fifth consecutive Championship victory this weekend. The visitors are the bookies’ favourites at 6/5.
Huddersfield Town vs Sheffield United Betting Advice
Back in August, Huddersfield beat Slavisa Jokanovic’s Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Blades were in poor form at the time, and Levi Colwill’s injury-time goal just after Billy Sharp’s leveller won the points for the Terriers.
The August meeting was the first game between these two clubs since they met in that famous EFL League One play-off final at Wembley Stadium in May 2012, which the Terriers won 8-7 on penalties.
Key Facts – Huddersfield Town vs Sheffield United Betting Tip
- Huddersfield are unbeaten in 11 league games (five wins, six draws)
- Sheffield United have won eight of their last ten in the Championship
- The Blades have suffered just one league defeat since Heckingbottom took over
These two are among the form sides in the Championship at present. It really could go either way, but we fancy the Blades to edge a tight affair in West Yorkshire. Back United to win by one goal at 11/4.
Billy Sharp has rolled back the years with several superb performances of late. The 36-year-old has scored five goals in his last five Championship outings for the Blades, including two in Wednesday’s win over West Brom. Sharp is priced at 2/1 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Huddersfield Town vs Sheffield United
Huddersfield Town to win: 11/5 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Sheffield United to win: 6/5 at Bet365
