Newcastle vs Huddersfield: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 31st March 2018

England Premier League
Saturday 31st March 2018
Kick off at 3pm BST
Venue: St. James' Park

Match Preview:

Newcastle’s form which has seen just 1 loss in their last five games has turbo charged the club up to 13^th place and they now have a 4 point safety gap to the bottom three. However the Magpies are not out of the woods yet, and they will feel that this home match against Huddersfield could help their quest for survival even more.

As an overall record Newcastle have one of the worst home records in the league, however recent form at home has changed dramatically and they have gone unbeaten here in their last five games. This includes winning their last two games.

Huddersfield are just a point behind Newcastle but recent form has seen the club fall to 15^th place and they have now gone 3 games without a win. Away from home the club has lost 10 of its 15 games and is conceding on average two goals a game on the road.

Newcastle vs Huddersfield Team News:

Newcastle United: Karl Darlow is set to return after a shoulder injury.

Huddersfield: Phillip Billing and Aaron Mooy picked up knocks on international duty and could be doubts for this game

Newcastle vs Huddersfield Head to Head:

Huddersfield won this fixture earlier in the season 1-0

Home or away 4 of the last 5 games has seen over 2.5 goals and both teams to score

Newcastle vs Huddersfield Prediction:

This match has the potential to be a very enjoyable game with plenty of goal mouth action. The best bet here is to see both teams to score. We will also look into the goalscorer market for Newcastle, Matt Richie has been in superb form lately. Huddersfield have a trip to make and are looking for their first goal in 3 matches, so the pressure will be on the club from the first whistle to show a reaction.

Newcastle vs Huddersfield Betting Tips:

Newcastle to be winning at half time at 2.38

Both teams to score at 2.05

Matt Richie to score anytime at 3.75