One point is enough to stay in the class!

While with Burnley and Sheffield United the two fixed promotions are already determined, the last decision in terms of relegation in England’s second highest division could also fall on Thursday evening. The former club of German coach David Wagner has the relegation in its own hands in the catch-up match.

If the Huddersfield vs. Sheffield United clash proves to be a winner by a point for the home side, they could no longer be ousted from a non-relegation spot ahead of next weekend’s final matchday. As a result, Reading would have to take the bitter step of going down to the third division.

All Reading fans will therefore be looking forward to the John Smith’s Stadium with great anticipation. It is also a fact that Huddersfield would have a real final against their direct rivals in the event of defeat on Monday afternoon.

Although the table constellation must of course be taken into account when looking at Huddersfield vs. Sheffield United tips, it remains to be seen how seriously the visitors will actually still take this clash. Six days after the fixed return to the Premier League, the celebrations could well still have an effect. In terms of quality, however, the Blades must still be considered favorites against the Terriers.

Huddersfield – Statistics & current form

Between 2017 and 2019, Huddersfield Town were allowed to compete with the best clubs on the island in the Premier League. Now, however, the threat of relegation to sporting irrelevance. Shortly before the end of the Championship season, the club’s chances of staying in the league are still not in the bag, although the starting position before the season finale gives everyone involved confidence.

The Terriers currently have a three-point lead over Reading, a two-goal better goal difference, and one more game to play. In other words, if the former first division club can pick up at least a point at home to promoted Sheffield Wednesday on Thursday night, they’ll be guaranteed a place in the league.

Will the Terriers be celebrating staying in the league on Thursday night?

If, on the other hand, the odds between Huddersfield and Sheffield United are in favor of the visiting team, the decision will be postponed until Monday. Then it comes to the direct duel between Huddersfield and Reading, of all places, in which the currently 22nd in the standings could actually still pass with a win and ensure the relegation of the Blue and Whites. But coach Neil Warnock’s team definitely doesn’t want that to happen.

The fact that the Terriers have lost only one of their last eight Championship matches, have taken four points from their two most recent away games at Cardiff and Sunderland, and have not lost a home game since the beginning of March is the main reason to hope that they can stay in the league.

There hasn’t been much of a spectacle for the Blue and Whites recently. In seven of the past ten league matches, a maximum of three goals were scored. At home, Huddersfield is one of the most harmless offensive teams in England’s second-tier league with only 23 goals scored. In fact, the 21st-placed team only scored more than one goal in seven of its 21 home games. A goal festival is therefore not to be believed in on Thursday evening either.

Last games of Huddersfield:

Championship

• 30/04/2023 – Cardiff 1 – 2 Huddersfield
• 19/04/2023 – Sunderland 1 – 1 Huddersfield
• 15/04/2023 – Swansea 1 – 0 Huddersfield
• 10/04/2023 – Huddersfield 2 – 2 Blackburn
• 07/04/2023 – Watford 2 – 3 Huddersfield

Sheffield United – Statistics & current form

The Sheffield United players can go into the remaining two matches of the current second division season completely relaxed. What was already foreshadowed for a long time, was finally solidified last weekend. After a 4-1 home win over Preston North End, it was clear that the Blades would join Burnley FC as direct promoters to the Premier League. As a result, the remaining two games have only statistical significance.

Nevertheless, coach Paul Heckingbottom’s team does not want to be accused of having tipped the scales in the relegation battle. Even if the one or other change of personnel is certainly not improbable, we assume that the red and white, which failed in the playoffs last year, will make a serious and concentrated performance.

What about the motivation of the Blades?

For this reason, among others, we prefer odds on double chance X2 between Huddersfield and Sheffield United. However, it is also possible that both teams will agree on a draw and will not take the big risk in case of a draw. For the draw after 90 minutes Betano offers an appealing 3.10 in the top, which brings quite a decent value with it.

Despite the humanly absolutely understandable loss of pressure after reaching the season goal, it is also still a matter for the Blades to continue one or the other impressive series. For example, the ex-first division side is currently on four consecutive wins and could now celebrate five successes in a row for only the second time this season.

In addition, the SUFC defense would certainly not mind if they had the fewest goals conceded in the standings after 46 completed match days. For that to happen, they will definitely need a clean sheet now in Yorkshire County. After all, the defensive zero stood in four of the last seven league games, 19 white vest underline the remarkable stability, which can sometimes be cited as an argument to justify the Huddersfield vs. Sheffield United forecast on the under 3.5

Last matches played by Sheffield United:

Championship

• 29/04/2023 – Sheffield United 4 – 1 Preston
• 27/04/2023 – Sheffield United 2 – 0 West Bromwich

FA Cup

• 22/04/2023 – Manchester City 3 – 0 Sheffield United

Championship

• 19/04/2023 – Sheffield United 1 – 0 Bristol City
• 15/04/2023 – Sheffield United 4 – 1 Cardiff

Huddersfield – Sheffield United Direct comparison / H2H balance

While Huddersfield Town surprisingly lead the direct comparison against Sheffield United quite clearly in the highest English division, they have already hailed 14 defeats in 39 matches in the second division. In the three most recent direct duels, each match has ended exactly once. The Blades narrowly won the first leg 1-0 at home, and bets on a maximum of three goals in the course of the game would have gone through three times in a row.

Huddersfield – Sheffield United betting tips

There is probably no better scenario than to achieve your goal of the season in front of a home crowd under floodlights. Huddersfield Town will get exactly that opportunity on Thursday night in the English Championship catch-up game. A draw would be enough to avoid a showdown in the season finale against their direct rivals Reading. The Terriers would then be saved and could plan for another season in the lower league.

However, the task is by no means easy for the 21st-placed team in the table. After all, the Blades are a firm contender for promotion to the Premier League, have won four in a row, have won seven of their last eight league games, and have one of the best defenses in the Championship. Despite the fixed promotion, we expect a mature and serious performance from the Heckingbottom team.

That’s why we also deliberately refrain from a Huddersfield vs Sheffield United tip on the home win and instead play the double chance X2 in conjunction with a maximum of three goals in the match. Due to the qualitative differences, the good shape at the guests and the different pressure situations, we do not believe in a three-goal win for the home side.

Meanwhile, the betting odds on the draw between Huddersfield and Sheffield are also attractive. Both teams could certainly live quite well with a point, which is why we also recommend the 3.10 with a small bet.