Match Overview
On January 13, 2024, Huddersfield will face Plymouth in a Championship match at the John Smith’s Stadium. The odds for this match indicate a close contest, with Huddersfield being the slight favorites at 2.39, while Plymouth is not far behind at 2.75. A draw stands at 3.68.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met twice before, with their most recent encounter taking place on May 8, 2023, in the Championship. In that match, Plymouth emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. Their previous clash occurred on September 1, 2021, during an FA Cup fixture where Huddersfield suffered a narrow defeat of 3-2.
Looking at these past encounters, it is evident that both teams are capable of scoring goals against each other. In fact, all three matches have seen three or more goals scored in total.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Huddersfield has struggled in their recent outings across various competitions. They have won only one out of their last six matches and lost four times during this period. Their goal-scoring record has been lackluster as well, managing to find the back of the net just six times while conceding a worrying fourteen goals.
In terms of their performance in the Championship this season, Huddersfield finds themselves languishing near the bottom of the table in twenty-first position with just twenty-five points from twenty-six matches played so far. Their goal difference stands at -18.
In their most recent fixture across all competitions on January 7th against Manchester City in the FA Cup, Huddersfield suffered a heavy defeat with a scoreline of 5-0.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Plymouth, on the other hand, has shown better form in their recent matches. They have won two out of their last six games and remained unbeaten in three matches during this period. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored fifteen goals in these fixtures, though they have also conceded thirteen.
In the Championship standings, Plymouth currently sits in the eighteenth position with twenty-nine points from twenty-six matches played. Their goal difference is just -2, indicating a relatively balanced performance so far.
Their most recent match was an FA Cup fixture against Sutton United on January 6th, where Plymouth emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline.
Key Players Spotlight
For Huddersfield, one standout player to watch is striker Delano Burgzorg. He has been in good form recently, scoring six goals and providing one assist in twenty appearances across all competitions. Another player to keep an eye on is midfielder Jonathan Hogg, who has been a consistent presence for the team but hasn’t contributed much offensively.
On the other side, Plymouth boasts Morgan Whittaker as their key player. The attacker has been in sensational form this season with fourteen goals and five assists in twenty-eight appearances across all competitions. Ryan Hardie is another player to watch out for as he has notched nine goals and provided three assists so far.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics from both teams’ performances, it’s clear that Plymouth has had more success overall. They have scored more goals than Huddersfield while maintaining a slightly better defensive record as well.
Huddersfield’s struggles are reflected in their league standing and poor goal difference compared to Plymouth’s relatively mid-table position.
Match Prediction: Huddersfield 1 – 2 Plymouth
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and statistical insights gathered, it is predicted that Plymouth will come out on top in this encounter. The final scoreline is anticipated to be Huddersfield 1 – 2 Plymouth.
