Huddersfield vs Coventry prediction and betting tips on March 29, 2024
One of the matches in the 39th round of the Championship will be played on Friday evening at the John Smith's Stadium, where the local team, Huddersfield, will host Coventry. Who will come out victorious in this match? Here's the forecast for this encounter from the experts at Dailysports.
Huddersfield
The "Terriers" enjoyed relative safety at the beginning of the season, occupying a mid-table position for a brief period. However, since late October, Huddersfield has not risen above the 18th position. Currently, they have accumulated 39 points after 38 matches. They share the same number of points as Birmingham, who occupies the 21st position, although they trail in additional criteria. At the same time, four teams are within one victory's distance. In the previous round, Huddersfield played out a goalless draw away to Rotherham United.
Coventry
The "Sky Blues" are having a commendable season and are battling for a playoff spot in the Championship. Currently, Coventry sits in eighth place, with 57 points from 37 matches. They are four points behind the sixth position, currently held by Norwich. In their last two matches, Coventry first thrashed Rotherham United 5-0 at home, and then secured a 2-1 victory away to Watford in the previous round. It's worth noting that Coventry is also continuing their journey in the FA Cup, having defeated Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 away from home.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first leg of the current championship, the teams played to a 1-1 draw at Coventry's home ground.
- "Both Teams to Score" occurred in three out of the last five matches between these sides.
- Huddersfield suffered a 0-4 defeat to Coventry in their last home match, following three consecutive draws.
Huddersfield vs Coventry Prediction
It's not surprising that the "Sky Blues" are the favorites among bookmakers. Coventry's recent results have been significantly better than their opponent's. We suggest betting on the guests with a "draw no bet" option, with odds of 1.76.