Huddersfield Town vs Hull City Match Analysis and Prediction

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Huddersfield Town will host Hull City on Sunday looking for the victory that will enable them avoid being cut adrift in the Champions relegation zone.

On the other hand, the visitors, who are also due to appoint a new manager, are sitting 17th in the table through their much-needed win in midweek.

With trips to Reading and Luton Town, Mark Fotheringham’s opening two matches as Huddersfield Town manager were never going to be easy, and it proved so as they picked up just one point.

However, despite the 3-1 reverse at Reading, the Terriers responded by playing out a 3-3 draw from a losing position against the Hatters earlier this week.

In the short time, Fotheringham will be taking one game at a time, but he is also aware that his side must make amends into the four-point gap to safety as soon as possible.

Although clean sheets have become hard to get, Huddersfield have at least gotten on the scoresheet in their four most recent matches, which feels like something that they can build upon ahead of facing opponents who have struggled in defence.

With talks to appoint Pedro Martins as the club’s new manager underway, Andy Dawson appears in line to remain in caretaker charge for this contest.

Off the back of the comeback 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic on Wednesday, it feels like a blessing in disguise as Hull City attempt to make progress up the Championship table.

The Tigers had previously lost five consecutive matches, contributing to the dismissal of Shota Arveladze, as a change in direction was desperately needed if they were to retain ambitions of making the playoffs.

Despite being as many points above the drop zone as they are to the top six, Hull City will be placing more focus on ascending the table.

Huddersfield Town vs Hull City head to head

These two teams have previously met on 17 occasions across all competitions, where Huddersfield have claimed six victories while Hull have won eight, and they have drawn in three. Huddersfield have scored 20 goals and conceded 18. In their last five meetings, Huddersfield have won four while they have drawn once.

Huddersfield Town 2-2 Hull City 09/04/16

Huddersfield Town 3-0 Hull City 05/10/19

Hull City 1-2 Huddersfield Town 28/01/20

Huddersfield Town 2-0 Hull City 16/10/21

Hull City 0-1 Huddersfield Town 01/04/22

Huddersfield Town latest home form

Huddersfield Town have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having won just two of their seven most recent matches. They defeated Cardiff City 1-0 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored seven goals and conceded six.

Huddersfield Town 3-1 Stoke City 13/08/22

Huddersfield Town 2-2 West Bromwich Albion 27/08/22

Huddersfield Town 0-1 Blackpool 04/09/22

Huddersfield Town 1-2 Wigan Athletic 13/09/22

Huddersfield Town 1-0 Cardiff City 17/09/22

Huddersfield Town latest away form

Huddersfield Town have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having been winless in their six most recent matches. They drew 3-3 with Luton Town in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored six goals and conceded 12.

Birmingham City 2-1 Huddersfield Town 05/08/22

Norwich City 2-1 Huddersfield Town 16/08/22

Bristol City 2-0 Hudderfield Town 31/08/22

Reading 3-1 Huddersfield Town 01/10/22

Luton Town 3-3 Huddersfield Town 04/10/22

Hull City latest home form

Hull City managed to defeat Wigan Athletic 2-1 in their last home game in the league. However, they have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having lost each of their previous three games. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded 10.

Hull City 3-2 Coventry City 27/08/22

Hull City 0-2 Sheffield United 04/09/22

Hull City 0-3 Stoke City 13/09/22

Hull City 0-2 Luton Town 30/09/22

Hull City 2-1 Wigan Athletic 05/10/22

Hull City latest away form

Hull City have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having been winless in their seven most recent matches. They lost 3-0 to Swansea City in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded 14.

Bradford City 2-1 Hull City 09/08/22

Burnley 1-1 Hull City 16/08/22

West Bromwich Albion 5-2 Hull City 20/08/22

Queens Park Rangers 3-1 Hull City 30/08/22

Swansea City 3-0 Hull City 17/09/22

Huddersfield Town news

David Kasumu is set to serve a one-game suspension for his dismissal against Luton Town, while Jonathan Hogg is currently dealing with a calf injury.

Defender Luke Mbete is also likely to miss out, with Jack Rudoni and Oliver Turton seemingly most likely to be included in the starting lineup.

Hull City news

Hull City are expected to make fewer changes to their starting lineup, particularly given the length of the injury list within their camp.

Ryan Longman and Greg Docherty are both pushing for recalls into the side, but Chelsea loanee Harvey Vale is likely to remain absent due to a groin problem.

Prediction and Odds

Fotheringham is conscious that his first home game cannot end in disappointment, while Hull City will also be aware of giving hope to a team who may emerge as rivals later in the season.

That said, we expect a highly-competitive game as the John Smith’s Stadium, with a draw likely to suit either side.

Odds: 1 2.22 X 2.02 2 2.30