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Huddersfield Town AFC vs Southampton FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Sat 22 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC The John Smith's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Huddersfield Town AFC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at The John Smith's Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Andrew Halliday
  • Referee Ian Hussin
3 games this season 🟨 6.0/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

2
2
Huddersfield Town AFC 4 games · Avg 4.0 goals Southampton FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Southampton FC H 1–3 L
15 Dec Newcastle United FC H 0–1 L
08 Dec Arsenal FC A 0–1 L
04 Dec AFC Bournemouth A 1–2 L
01 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–2 L
25 Nov Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC A 3–1 W
16 Dec Arsenal FC H 3–2 W
08 Dec Cardiff City FC A 0–1 L
05 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–3 L
01 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
24 Nov Fulham FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Huddersfield Town AFC welcome Southampton FC for this crunch clash at The John Smith's Stadium.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 11' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Chris Lowe.
  • 15' The deadlock is broken! Nathan Redmond gets on the scoresheet on 15 minutes.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' Philip Billing has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christopher Schindler, as he is very good at scoring at The John Smith's Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 42' What composure from Danny Ings! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 46' Erik Durm has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Lowe on 46 minute.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ralph Hasenhuttl might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yann Valery.
  • 57' Isaac Mbenza has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 58' What a moment for Philip Billing! That strike on 58 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 63' Huddersfield Town AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Huddersfield Town AFC. Juninho Bacuna is replaced by Elias Kachunga.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Stuart Armstrong as he leaves the pitch. Mario Lemina steps in for Southampton FC.
  • 71' A goal from the Ireland international Michael Obafemi! He fires home on 71 to make it 1-3!
  • 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Huddersfield Town AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 79' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Yann Valery is withdrawn and Jack Stephens gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Huddersfield Town AFC! Collin Quaner comes on to replace Isaac Mbenza.
  • 84' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Jack Stephens gets a Yellow card.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pierre Emile Hojbjerg on 86.
  • The points are shared — Huddersfield Town AFC 1-3 Southampton FC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24 Huddersfield Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Huddersfield Town AFC or Southampton FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Huddersfield Town AFC28% Draw27% Southampton FC45%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw
55%
Draw or Southampton FC
72%
Huddersfield Town AFC or Southampton FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Huddersfield Town AFC21% Draw44% Southampton FC35%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Huddersfield Town AFC

Handicap Huddersfield Town AFC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 21% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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