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Huddersfield Town AFC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Sat 7 Dec 2019 · 12:30 UTC The John Smith's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Huddersfield Town AFC vs Leeds United FCChampionship at The John Smith's Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Steve Meredith
  • Referee Akil Howson
  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Referee David Webb

Head-to-Head

1
3
Huddersfield Town AFC 4 games · Avg 2.8 goals Leeds United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Leeds United FC H 0–2 L
30 Nov Bristol City FC A 2–5 L
26 Nov Swansea City AFC H 1–1 D
23 Nov Birmingham City FC H 1–1 D
09 Nov Preston North End FC A 1–3 L
02 Nov Brentford FC A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC A 2–0 W
30 Nov Middlesbrough FC H 4–0 W
26 Nov Reading FC A 1–0 W
23 Nov Luton Town FC A 2–1 W
09 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC H 2–1 W
02 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at The John Smith's Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Kamil Grabara has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Huddersfield Town AFC and Leeds United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelo Bielsa will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' Juninho Bacuna needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 42 Yellow cards this season.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Mateusz Klich on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leeds United AFC will be frustrated.
  • 50' Ezgjan Alioski doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Huddersfield Town AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Juninho Bacuna.
  • 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kiko Casilla made 545 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jonathan Hogg.
  • 72' Huddersfield Town AFC ring the changes. Josh Koroma has done his job and it is now time for Kian Harratt to step up.
  • 77' Eddie Nketiah is replacing Patrick Bamford for the Leeds United AFC side.
  • 78' What composure from Pablo Hernandez! The Spain international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 80' The referee shows Leeds United AFC player a Yellow card on 80.
  • 83' A change in the Huddersfield Town AFC ranks — Steve Mounie exits the field as Matty Daly enters on 83.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Oliver Casey on, Mateusz Klich off on 85 minutes.
  • 87' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Barry Douglas on, Helder Costa off on 87 minutes.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Leeds United FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.78 Huddersfield Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Huddersfield Town AFC22% Draw29% Leeds United FC49%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw
51%
Draw or Leeds United FC
78%
Huddersfield Town AFC or Leeds United FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Huddersfield Town AFC15% Draw51% Leeds United FC34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.6%
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 0
3.2%
0 – 4
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Huddersfield Town AFC

Handicap Huddersfield Town AFC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 1% 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% 94%
-1 6% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% 81%
+0.5 49% 51%
+1 49% 25% 26%
+1.5 74% 26%
+2 74% 16% 10%
+2.5 90% 10%

Clean Sheet

Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet
25%
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
46%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.