Huddersfield Town - West Bromwich Albion: A tense and safeguarding game

On Friday evening Huddersfield host West Brom at Kirklees Stadium.

Huddersfield Town

The Terriers hover in 20th place, just 3 points clear of the drop zone. Grinding out a draw on Friday would see Danny Cowley's men secure a spot in the second tier next season as well, without having to worry too much about the final game away to play-off hopefuls Millwall.

Statistics

There has been on average 2.59 goals scored in Huddersfield's league games so far this season, 50% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.41 goals scored in Huddersfield's home games in the league so far this season, 55% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.00 goals scored in Huddersfield's home games against top 6 teams so far this season, 50% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.

Looking specifically at the 4 most recent games, Huddersfield have conceded on average 2.00 shots on target per game (only high-flying Brentford have conceded fewer shots on target per game as of late).

When playing at home, 67% of Huddersfield's scored goals and 66% of Huddersfield's conceded goals have transpired in the second half (the halftime score line being 0-0 in 45% of the games at Kirklees Stadium).

West Bromwich Albion

The Baggies are still in second place but have seen the gap to Brentford in third reduced by 4 points in the last week, the Bees buzzing just 1 point behind now. A controlled game and grinding out a narrow win would be just what Slaven Bilić and his teams need on Friday.

Statistics

There has been on average 2.61 goals scored in West Brom's league games so far this season, 59% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.18 goals scored in West Brom's away games in the league so far this season, 64% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.20 goals scored in West Brom's away games against the bottom 6 teams so far this season; 60% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total

Looking at the 4 most recent games specifically, West Brom have conceded on average 2.50 shots on target per game which is one of the best defensive records in the league in recent weeks.

When on the road, 59% of West Brom's scored goals and 50% of West Brom's conceded goals have materialized in the second half (the halftime score line being 0-0 in 33% of the games away from The Hawthorns).

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Both teams have a low total goals average, especially when facing top 6 teams and bottom 6 teams respectively. A large chunk of the goals that do happen is amassed in the second half. Both teams also put on show strong defensive numbers in recent weeks.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals.
Stake at 2.5/10 units.
Betting Tip: Under 1 goals (1st Half).
Stake at 2.5/10 units.

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