West Bromwich Albion vs Huddersfield Town
11th March 2000hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/5 odds taken 2008 GMT, Thursday 10 March
West Bromwich Albion and Huddersfield Town go head-to-head in a mouth-watering EFL Championship fixture at The Hawthorns on Friday night. The Baggies ended their poor winless run with a vital victory last time out, but can they keep their slim play-off hopes alive with another three points here? The Terriers were beaten in the FA Cup on Monday, though Carlos Corberan’s men have not lost in the league since November. Which way will this fascinating fixture go?
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West Bromwich Albion Preview – Can Bruce’s Baggies make it two wins in two?
West Bromwich Albion have had a tough time in recent months. Before last weekend’s game with Hull City, the Baggies had picked up just one point from a possible 27 and had slipped into the bottom half of the Championship table.
On a more positive note, Steve Bruce secured his first victory as West Brom boss last time out. Karlan Grant bagged a brace to give Albion a precious 2-0 win at the MKM Stadium. That was the club’s first three points since a home success over lowly Peterborough United in January.
The Midlands outfit still have aspirations of finishing in the top six. They are currently in 13th spot, eight points behind sixth-place Luton Town. Can West Brom pick up a priceless three points on Friday night?
Huddersfield Town Preview – Will the Terriers’ unbeaten league run go on?
Huddersfield Town are on an incredible unbeaten run in the Championship. Since a 2-1 home reverse to Middlesbrough in late November, Town are undefeated in 16 in the league, winning nine and drawing seven.
After back-to-back goalless draws with Preston North End and Sheffield United, Huddersfield have gone on to win four in a row in the league. They have seen off Fulham, Cardiff City, Birmingham City and Peterborough in recent weeks.
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Huddersfield may have lost to Championship compatriots Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup last time out, but they have looked unstoppable in the league of late as they seek a return to the Premier League.
West Bromwich Albion vs Huddersfield Town Betting Advice
Huddersfield picked up the points when the pair went head-to-head at the John Smith’s Stadium back in November. It was a tight affair in West Yorkshire, with Daniel Sinani scoring the only goal of the game early on.
The last meeting at The Hawthorns produced six goals back in September 2019. West Brom ran out 4-2 winners on the day, with Matt Phillips (2), Darnell Furlong and Semi Ajayi getting the goals.
Key Facts – West Bromwich Albion vs Huddersfield Town Betting Tip
- West Brom picked up their first win eight last time out
- Huddersfield are unbeaten in the league since November
- The Terriers have won four league games in a row
Despite being miles above West Brom in the table and on an incredible unbeaten run, Huddersfield head to The Hawthorns as the second favourites. That is a little harsh on the terrific Terriers, and our money is going on the away win (13/5)
Danny Ward is Town’s top scorer in the Championship this season, helping himself to 11 league goals. Ward is available at 10/1 to open the scoring at The Hawthorns on Friday.
The best betting odds for West Bromwich Albion vs Huddersfield Town
West Bromwich Albion to win: 10/11 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Huddersfield Town to win: 13/5 at Bet365
