Huddersfield Town U21 vs Newcastle United U21 Prediction 13.09.2023

• Competition: Premier League Cup
• Date: Wednesday, 13th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20.00 CEST
• Venue: Canalside Sports Complex (Huddersfield)

Huddersfield Town Under-21s and Newcastle Under-21s will be seeking successful beginnings when they collide in the Premier League Cup's opening round at the Canalside Sports Complex on Wednesday.

In the previous campaign, Huddersfield U21 impressively secured a spot in the knockout phase, dominating Group C with 13 points, competing against Middlesbrough U21, Watford U21, and West Bromwich Albion U21. However, their journey came to an early end in the round of 16 as Blackburn U21 proved too strong, handing them a harsh 1-4 defeat.

Whether fate or coincidence, Newcastle U21 is experiencing an eerily similar bleak start to their campaign, just like the senior team, with both sides suffering three consecutive losses in their respective leagues after a strong beginning. To make matters worse, the Magpies' youth squad commenced their EFL Trophy campaign with a frustrating 0-1 defeat to League Two side Wrexham last week.

Huddersfield U21 vs Newcastle U21 Betting Tips: Over 2.5

Newcastle U21 is determined to make amends in the Premier League Cup this season after their disappointing finish at the bottom of the table with just four points in the previous campaign. The Little Magpies are optimistic about their chances, especially considering that Huddersfield Town U21 hasn't seen any action for the past seven months since their exit in the round of 16 of the PLC against Blackburn U21.

However, Newcastle U21's defensive woes cast doubt on their ability to kick off the PLC campaign on a positive note, having conceded three or more goals on three occasions in the opening five matches of the new season. Similarly, Huddersfield's defensive problems are equally conspicuous, with nine goals conceded in their recent three competitive fixtures. Knowing that matches between these teams are typically brimming with excitement and goals, along with the fact that neither side is shining defensively, we anticipate the nets to bulge at least three times.