Huddersfield Town vs Luton Town Prediction 27.01.2026 | League One

Huddersfield Town head into Tuesday’s league fixture eager to build on the momentum gained from their most recent outing, having secured a crucial 1-0 victory over fellow play-off contenders Bradford City, despite being reduced to ten men from the 62nd minute.

That much-needed win helped the Terriers regain stability after enduring a difficult four-match winless run (D2 L2), a sequence that included a damaging 3-1 away defeat to relegation-threatened Burton Albion.

If Huddersfield are to consolidate their place inside the play-off positions, improving consistency will be key, and a return to home soil should provide a timely boost. The John Smith’s Stadium has become something of a fortress, with the Terriers unbeaten in their last nine home league matches (W6 D3).

However, they will be without Marcus McGuane for this clash against Luton Town after his dismissal in the previous match, while midfielder Herbie Kane remains a long-term absentee due to a groin injury.

Luton Town, currently competing in their first season back in League One following back-to-back relegations, have rediscovered their rhythm after a mixed and inconsistent start to the campaign, firmly pushing themselves back into the playoff conversation.

Under the guidance of the promising Jack Wilshere, the Hatters find themselves just outside the playoff places in seventh position with 39 points on the board. They sit three points behind their upcoming opponents while holding a game in hand, making this midweek encounter a prime opportunity to break into the top six.

However, there are concerns surrounding Luton’s away form, which has been underwhelming throughout the season and particularly troubling in recent weeks. They have managed to collect just one point from their last five League One away fixtures, suffering four defeats in that stretch.

In addition to their travel struggles, Luton will also be without several key contributors, as Shandon Baptiste, Elijah Adebayo, and Ali Al-Hamadi remain sidelined with long-term injuries, limiting Wilshere’s options ahead of this crucial clash.