Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
In a showdown between two play-off contenders on Thursday night, Huddersfield will welcome Bolton to Yorkshire.
Huddersfield Town
Starting with the hosts, flying out of the traps when opening up the new campaign back in August and winning four of their first five League One appearances, Huddersfield were suddenly installed as the standout promotion contender this season. However, last seen falling to a 2-1 loss at home against Stockport, Lee Grant’s men have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Continuing to tumble their way down the standings, they open Thursday’s showdown sat outside the play-off places. Watching their EFL Cup adventure come to an expected end on September 24th as they slumped to a 2-0 loss against Premier League giants Manchester City, Huddersfield have claimed just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
Huddersfield Town Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Huddersfield will once again be unable to call upon the likes of Jacob Chapman, Mickel Miller, Jack Whatmough and new recruit Marcus McGuane on Thursday night. However, recently returning to Grant’s squad, former Sunderland midfielder Lynden Gooch should get some more minutes under his belt.
Despite notching just a pair of League One strikes this season, former Birmingham marksman Alfie May will keep his spot leading the line. Arriving from Aston Villa on a season-long loan switch, Josh Feeney should start at the heart of Huddersfield’s defence.
Bolton Wanderers
As for the visitors, eventually signing off the 2024/25 campaign sat 10 points adrift of the play-off places, Bolton got proceedings underway with plenty of expectations on their shoulders. However, despite getting October underway with a 2-1 win at home against Peterborough, Steven Schumacher’s men were last seen putting in a nightmare performance. Completely blown away against Burton as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming, the former Plymouth boss is desperately searching for some much-needed stability. Despite suffering just a pair of League One defeats since the opening weekend, Bolton have failed to register consecutive victories. It should also be highlighted, the Wanderers have failed to win any of their first six away fixtures across all competitions (three defeats, three draws).
Bolton Wanderers Team News
Both away on international duties with Wales and Northern Ireland respectively, it remains to be seen if Josh Sheehan or Eoin Toal will feature here. Yet to make a single appearance this season, Nigerian striker Victor Adeboyejo remains on the sidelines and will not travel to Yorkshire on Thursday night.
Arriving from Premier League giants Chelsea over the summer on a loan deal, Teddy Sharman-Lowe will start between the sticks in midweek. Settling for a spot on the bench away at Burton last week, former Middlesbrough star Marcus Forss should be handed a full recall.
Huddersfield Town vs Bolton Wanderers Key Factors to Consider
- When Huddersfield and Bolton last met back in January, the Trotters collected a gritty 1-0 victory in Yorkshire.
- Bolton have failed to win any of their first six away fixtures across all competitions (three defeats, three draws).
- Huddersfield have recorded just a single win from any of their last six appearances across all fronts.
- The Terriers have bagged just a single strike in their last three showdowns at the Accu Stadium.
- Bolton have drawn back-to-back blanks on the road for the first time since the start of February.
Conclusion
While we might have a showdown between two camps who have their sights set on securing their own respective play-off tickets this season, we could be set for a cagey affair here. With both Huddersfield and Bolton struggling to find any real stability, chances could come at a premium on Thursday night. Along with the Terries notching just a single strike in their last three consecutive showdowns at the Accu Stadium, it should also be noted that Bolton have drawn back-to-back blanks on the road for the first time since the start of February.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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