2020-21 Championship – Stoke vs Huddersfield Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Stoke vs Huddersfield kick off? Saturday 21st November, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Stoke vs Huddersfield being played? Bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
Where can I get tickets for Stoke vs Huddersfield? This match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Stoke 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 Stoke vs Huddersfield in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
STOKE
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Bursik; Souttar, Bathh, Fox; Smith, Obi-Mikel, Powell, Thompson, McClean; Campbell, Fletcher
Unavailable: Allen (Injured), Davies (Injured), Gunn (Injured), Shawcross (Injured), Verlinden (Injured)
Questionable: Chester (Injured), Clucas (Injured), Collins (Injured)
HUDDERSFIELD
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Hamer; Duhaney, Stearman, Sarr, Toffolo; Hogg, Bacuna, O’Brien; Mbenza, Campbell, Koroma
Unavailable: Edmonds-Greene (Injured), Elphick (Injured), Pipa (Injured), Pritchard (Injured), Schofield (Injured), Ward (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Stoke need to ensure a strong home record should they wish to be considered serious challengers for promotion this season and after a slow start, Michael O’Neill’s side have won their last two matches at the Bet365 Stadium. Coming off the back of an impressive 0-3 win away at league leaders Reading, here they host Huddersfield who have won just one of their last five Championship games. The Terriers however, will be aware that Stoke are without their two first choice goalkeepers, which may lead to some uncertainty within the Potters backline throughout the game with O’Neill being forced to field one of two young keepers who would be making their league debut. Whilst Stoke certainly have the firepower to find the net more than once, Huddersfield will be confident of least one goal themselves against a rookie goalkeeper and both teams to score with over 2.5 goals in the game looks a distinct possibility.
