Sheffield Utd vs Huddersfield prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2022-12-09 15:00.
Sheffield United return to Championship action following a four-week World Cup break as they meet Huddersfield Town in the 108th Yorkshire derby between the two. Despite the all-time H2H record (W29, D36, L42) and a three-game winless run in this fixture (D1, L2) for the Blades, a whopping 19 points currently separates last season’s play-off participants, with Sheffield United sitting second in the league whilst Huddersfield are rock-bottom!
After being beaten in the play-off semi-finals in their first Championship season following a two-year stint in the Premier League, the Blades are looking good for direct promotion this time around after winning four of their last five league matches (L1). However, they could arrive depleted with both of their top scorers Iliman Ndiaye and Oliver McBurnie a doubt, something which could provide respite for the Terriers.
After finishing seven points above their rivals and narrowly missing out on top-flight football after losing the play-off final last season, Huddersfield are dealing with a drastically different situation this term. Propping up the table, at least new manager Mark Fotheringham can point to some positives before the break with his side picking up eight points across their previous six Championship outings (W2, D2, L2).
Despite winning their last away league match 2-1 against promotion-chasing QPR, Huddersfield have already suffered six league losses on the road (W1, D2) which is as many as the entirety of last season. Desperately looking to kickstart their fortunes, Huddersfield take aim at a first pair of consecutive away league wins since April and perhaps Bramall Lane, where they have won three of the last four competitive fixtures (L1), offers the perfect opportunity to do so.
Key battle: Billy Sharp is still searching for a first league strike of the season but he’s scored six goals in his ten career H2Hs including Sheffield’s only goal against Huddersfield last term. Visiting defender Josh Ruffels may have his hands full then, but the Blades should be aware of the left-back’s goal threat, as he netted twice in that triumph at QPR last month.
Hot stat: Sheffield United have scored a league-high 12 goals inside the 61st-75th minute period, whilst conceding a joint-league low one goal during that time.