The international break is over and despite some interesting results, noticeably the European champions not featuring in this year’s World Cup, I must say I’m glad that domestic football is returning. And what better way to start off the weekend than with a bet builder preview on what looks to be an interesting Championship fixture between 20th placed Hull and 4th placed Huddersfield.
Huddersfield are in a particularly poor spell of form entering this game on a four-match winless streak in all competitions. At one point it looked like The Terriers could compete for automatic promotion with an incredibly impressive 18 game unbeaten streak. However now, heading into April, they will likely have to perform well just to secure their position in the top 6. 4th in Championship and with just 4 points separating them and 7th if Carlos Corberán’s men don’t secure some vital points in their remaining fixtures it could be an incredibly disappointing end to the season.
The international break came at a good time for Huddersfield, allowing their players a needed rest and breaking what was beginning to look like a season-ending poor run of form. The Terries have three promotion rivals to play in their remaining fixtures. Therefore, games like this offer them a chance to secure vital points in the race for promotion.
Hull on the other hand appear to have very little left to play for this season. They sit 20th in the table 13 points clear of relegation with 7 games left suggesting that without a historical collapse they will likely still be competing in the Championship next season. However, the Tigers have suffered five successive defeats at home and with four promotion challengers still, to play this season there is definitely an element of pride for Hull players and especially for their manager Shota Arvelaze who has not had the most success since joining the club.
I have put together my top 3 Bet Builder tips along with a pre-match cheat sheet and predicted lineups for anyone looking to place a bet on this fixture.
Hull City v Huddersfield Town Bet Builder Tips
Huddersfield to have 4+ Shots on Target
Huddersfield average the 9th most in the league at 3.97 per 90 just less than the required average for this selection to land. This average is encouraging on its own but when coupled with their opposition, who allow the 4th most in the league at 4.67, the statistics would seem to suggest that Huddersfield having at least 4 shots on target under the lights on Friday night is more than likely.
Equally, in 4 of their last 5 games against sides in the top half of the table, Hull have allowed their opposition at least 4 shots on target. Allowing, Luton, Coventry and West Brom to all hit the target 5 times. For Huddersfield, this selection has landed in 7 of their last 8 fixtures. Failing to be successful only once in a 2-0 loss to Millwall, where they had 3.
If these trends continue, Huddersfield will likely record their 8th game in 9 fixtures with 4 or more shots on target and this selection will land. Huddersfield to have 4 or more shots on target is priced at 1.53 and with the statistics seeming to heavily favour this selection landing the odds seem well priced.
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Prediction: Huddersfield to have 4+ Shots on Target
Huddersfield Double Chance
Despite Huddersfield’s fairly poor run of form recently, based on the incredibly high standards they have set for themselves this season, I still expect them to get a result on Friday night. This is because Hull have suffered 5 successive defeats at home in recent fixtures. As a result, The Tigers are the team with the worst home record in the entire division. Equally, with very little to play for in the remainder of the campaign, the side sitting 20th 13 points clear of the final relegation place and this being such an important conclusion to the Terrier’s campaign. It seems unlikely that Hull will pick up all 3 points in this fixture.
Huddersfield still have three promotion rivals to play in their remaining fixtures with the side facing Luton on the 11th, QPR on the 15th and Middlesbrough on the 18th. Therefore, in games like this one, it is absolutely vital Carlos Corberán’s men pick up at least a point if not three. The selection of Huddersfield and Draw double chance is priced at 1.4 on Paddy Power and with the importance of this game coupled with Hull’s poor home record suggesting The Terriers will likely pick up at least a point this selection seems to be fairly well priced.
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Prediction: Huddersfield Double Chance
Danny Ward to Score First
Ward is the highest-scoring player that will feature in this game. He has scored 13 Championship goals this season and has been easily one of the standout players on this Huddersfield side. He scored both of The Terrier’s goals in the last game they secured points in and if Huddersfield are to win this game it is more than likely he will score at least one of their goals. Paddy Power seems to agree as Ward to score anytime is the favourite at 3.0.
However, with this looking like the potential to be a low scoring game. I’m suggesting this selection to be Ward to score first. This is because, only 28% of Hull’s matches this season ended with both teams scoring, the lowest in the league. Hull have also found the net the second least of any Championship side scoring only 33 goals in their 39 fixtures.
This combined with Huddersfield’s inability to score in either of their last two games suggests that if Ward finds the net in this game it has the potential to be the only goal scored by either side. This offer’s the potential to grab a significant odds boost when choosing the selection Danny Ward to score first as opposed to anytime.
Ward to score first is priced at a very healthy 5.5 on Paddy Power which will offer our overall bet builder a more than significant odds boost. However, if you would like a slightly safer option please feel free to back Ward to score anytime which is still fairly well priced.
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Prediction: Danny Ward to Score First
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Hull City v Huddersfield Town Predicted Line-ups
Hull predicted XI (3-4-1-2) : Ingram, Jones, McLoughlin, Greaves; Coyle, Smallwood, Honeyman, Elder; Lewis-Potter; Forss, Eaves
Huddersfield predicted XI (4-4-2) : Nicholls, Turton, Pearson, Lees, Toffolo; Thomas, Russell, O’Brien, Holmes; Koroma, Ward
Hull City v Huddersfield Town Cheat Sheet
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How to watch Hull City v Huddersfield Town in the Premier League
📅 When is Hull City v Huddersfield Town? / Friday 1st April 2022, 19:45
🏟 Where is Hull City v Huddersfield Town? / MKM Stadium (Hull)
📺 What TV channel is Hull City v Huddersfield Town on? / Sky Sports Main Event
