Huddersfield vs Swansea prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2024-04-19 14:00.
[p]The gut-wrenching concession of a 100th-minute equaliser at Bristol City on Saturday means that Huddersfield Town remain in the Championship relegation zone after squandering a lead for the third consecutive away match. That result contributes to a total of 27 dropped points from winning positions this season, with that tally including the 1-1 reverse fixture against Swansea City. [/p]
[p]The award of the penalty for the leveller at Ashton Gate infuriated Terriers head coach André Breitenreiter, who called for VAR to be introduced to England’s second tier, but he must put his grievance to one side as his men have just three games to overturn a one-point deficit to safety. With a now desperate need for points, Swansea aren’t an ideal opponent, with the Terriers winless in the last five H2Hs (D3, L2).[/p]
[p]Mid-table Swansea know they’ll be playing Championship football next season after a 1-0 victory over already-relegated Rotherham United secured their safety, but with the shackles off, they’ll now be looking to end a four match winless away run (D2, L2). Head coach Luke Williams will be hoping that coming off successive home wins will allow his side to look up rather than down ahead of this weekend, with a top-half finish still a possibility if they can get some favourable results elsewhere. [/p]
[p]It might be wise not to expect a flurry of excitement early on at the John Smith’s Stadium this Saturday, as Swansea’s last ten games have only featured one goal in the first 15 minutes. But if they do get their noses in front at any time, don’t be surprised if they keep a clean sheet, as five of their seven victories under Williams have seen them shut out their opposition. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: After no goals in eight appearances, Josh Koroma has two in as many matches – both of which put Huddersfield 1-0 up. For the visitors, Jamal Lowe could well make an impact off the bench, having registered a goal contribution in three of his last four games as a substitute (G2, A1). [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Ahead of the round, no team has conceded more often after the 80th minute in the Championship this term than Huddersfield (15). [/p]