Huddersfield Town vs Sunderland Prediction 14.02.2024

• Competition: England - Championship
• Date: Wednesday, 14th, February 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CET
• Venue: John Smith's Stadium (Huddersfield)

Wednesday evening's second-tier action at John Smith's Stadium promises an intriguing battle between Huddersfield and Sunderland, with the former fighting to avoid slipping into relegation places while the latter aims to continue pushing towards playoff spots.

Huddersfield's visit to St. Mary's Stadium turned into a high-octane affair as they faced off against Southampton in one of the standout fixtures of the 2023-24 second-tier season, ultimately succumbing to a breathtaking eight-goal thriller (3-5) despite holding the lead three times. Disappointingly squandering the lead during Saturday's trip to the Saints cast a shadow over Jon Worthington's exceptional debut - demolishing rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 - as caretaker boss, leaving Huddersfield with just two points more than Queens Park Rangers, the team sitting just below the relegation line.

In contrast, Sunderland managed to apply pressure on the last two teams occupying playoff spots in an impressive fashion, as they clawed back from a one-goal deficit to ultimately seal a dominant 3-1 success against relegation-threatened Plymouth, netting three goals in just 12 minutes during the second half. Thanks to Saturday afternoon's fascinating comeback, the Black Cats have extended their unbeaten run to three matches in the second division, picking up seven out of a possible nine points during that time, allowing them to level on points with Coventry, who currently hold the final playoff ticket.

Huddersfield Town vs Sunderland Betting Tips: BTTS

Despite Michael Beale's Black Cats enjoying a much better position in the table and recording somewhat more successful results in recent weeks, ssecuring a win will be no walk in the park, especially considering that the Terriers pulled off a shock 2-1 victory at the Stadium of Light earlier in the campaign. In a clash between two sides with different ambitions, where maximum points are imperative for both, we expect an open contest that could result in exciting stalemates. Remarkably, since interim manager Jon Worthington took a seat on the bench, Huddersfield have become synonymous with entertainment, as their last two Championship gameweeks have seen a mesmerizing 12 goals. 

After rattling Sheffield Wednesday's net four times, including three against Premier League-chasing Southampton, the attacking prowess of the West Yorkshire side could once again come to the fore as they face Sunderland, whose defensive line appears shaky, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last six outings across all competitions. However, the Black Cats can also be hopeful to light up the scoreboard, as they've never had trouble shaking Huddersfield's net in their 10 previous meetings, with goals seen on both ends in eight of those. Ultimately, we hope that the attacking trio on both sides will demonstrate creativity and be at a high level, ensuring that both Huddersfield and Sunderland find their way to the back of the net in what promises to be an entertaining contest.