2020-21 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Huddersfield Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Huddersfield kick off? Tuesday 16th February, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Huddersfield being played? Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Huddersfield? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Middlesbrough vs Huddersfield on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Middlesbrough vs Huddersfield in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Fisher, Dijksteel, McNair, Bola; Howson, Morsy, Saville; Kebano, Fletcher, Watmore
Unavailable: Bolasie (Injured), Brown (Injured), Tavernier (Injured)
Questionable: Fry (Injured)
HUDDERSFIELD
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Schofield; Pipa, Stearman, Sarr, O’Brien; Hogg, Vallejo; Holmes, Bacuna, Mbenza; Campbell
Unavailable: Aarons (Injured), Diakhaby (Injured), Eiting (Injured), Elphick (Injured), Koroma (Injured), Schindler (Injured), Toffolo (Suspended)
Questionable: Ward (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Pressure is starting to really mount up on Huddersfield head coach Carlos Corberan, after his side blew a 2-0 lead to lose 2-3 at home to rock bottom Wycombe at the weekend. The Terriers are now winless in their last eight fixtures in all competitions with a lengthy injury list and fans starting to grow ever more restless. They make the trip to Teesside where they take on a Middlesbrough outfit also going through a tough spell at present having lost four of their last five matches, scoring just two goals. With Neil Warnock’s side suffering from injuries themselves, a turgid encounter is expected between two teams desperately low on both form and confidence. Goals are expected to be at a premium, with each side desperate to avoid another demoralising defeat and therefore under 2.5 goals scored may well prove the smart play here.
