United are on a four-game winless run heading into the clash at the John Smith's Stadium while they have lost their last five matches away from home, a run of form which has dented their top-four hopes.
The Red Devils are sitting sixth in the Premier League, three points behind fourth-place Chelsea prior to this weekend's fixtures, and failure to beat the already-relegated Huddersfield could spell the end of their chances of returning to the Champions League for next season.
Defensively, the red side of Manchester have struggled this season and they have gone 13 league and cup matches without a clean sheet, the club's longest run since a 16-game streak in 1970.
United are missing Eric Bailly, whose season was ended by a knee injury sustained last weekend, while Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard are doubts, but Marcus Rashford is fit.
Huddersfield, whose relegation was confirmed back in March, have lost their last eight matches and only three victories have come the way of the West Yorkshire outfit this season in total.
The Terriers have lost 10 of their previous 11 matches at the John Smith's Stadium and a 15th home defeat would match the top-flight record for a season, set by Blackpool in 1966-67 and Stoke in 1984-85.
Australia international Aaron Mooy and goalkeeper Ben Hamer are both in contention after returning to fitness, while Laurent Depoitre could also feature after recovering from a foot injury.
However, Mathias Jorgensen is out because of illness although he should return for the final game of the campaign.
BETTING ANALYSIS
Nothing other than a win will do for Manchester United as the Red Devils continue to chase fourth spot this Sunday against Huddersfield.
United are in a poor run of form however, with their rivals struggling, there is still a chance for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men to seal fourth spot.
The Manchester outfit are without a win in four games in all competitions. A comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Barcelona was quickly followed by two straight league defeats to Everton and Man City.
The Red Devils improved a week later with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea however, United can’t afford any more dropped points.
On paper, the toothless Terriers should prove an easy meal for this hungry Manchester side. Huddersfield have been simply woeful this season and come into this game having lost eight straight games.
From a betting perspective, United may not be an attractive price but they have to be the recommendation. Solskjaer’s men have beaten Huddersfield by a margin of two goals in each of their last three encounters. With that in mind, the 3/1 bet on that happening again has to be the way to go.
Recommendation
Manchester United to win by a margin of two goals – 3/1 bet365*
*prices correct at time of posting and are subject to change
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Huddersfield v Man United
PaddyPower Pre-Match Odds: Huddersfield 17/2, Draw 4/1, Man Utd 3/10*
United are on a four-game winless run heading into the clash at the John Smith's Stadium while they have lost their last five matches away from home, a run of form which has dented their top-four hopes.
The Red Devils are sitting sixth in the Premier League, three points behind fourth-place Chelsea prior to this weekend's fixtures, and failure to beat the already-relegated Huddersfield could spell the end of their chances of returning to the Champions League for next season.
Defensively, the red side of Manchester have struggled this season and they have gone 13 league and cup matches without a clean sheet, the club's longest run since a 16-game streak in 1970.
United are missing Eric Bailly, whose season was ended by a knee injury sustained last weekend, while Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard are doubts, but Marcus Rashford is fit.
Huddersfield, whose relegation was confirmed back in March, have lost their last eight matches and only three victories have come the way of the West Yorkshire outfit this season in total.
The Terriers have lost 10 of their previous 11 matches at the John Smith's Stadium and a 15th home defeat would match the top-flight record for a season, set by Blackpool in 1966-67 and Stoke in 1984-85.
Australia international Aaron Mooy and goalkeeper Ben Hamer are both in contention after returning to fitness, while Laurent Depoitre could also feature after recovering from a foot injury.
However, Mathias Jorgensen is out because of illness although he should return for the final game of the campaign.
BETTING ANALYSIS
Nothing other than a win will do for Manchester United as the Red Devils continue to chase fourth spot this Sunday against Huddersfield.
United are in a poor run of form however, with their rivals struggling, there is still a chance for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men to seal fourth spot.
The Manchester outfit are without a win in four games in all competitions. A comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Barcelona was quickly followed by two straight league defeats to Everton and Man City.
The Red Devils improved a week later with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea however, United can’t afford any more dropped points.
On paper, the toothless Terriers should prove an easy meal for this hungry Manchester side. Huddersfield have been simply woeful this season and come into this game having lost eight straight games.
From a betting perspective, United may not be an attractive price but they have to be the recommendation. Solskjaer’s men have beaten Huddersfield by a margin of two goals in each of their last three encounters. With that in mind, the 3/1 bet on that happening again has to be the way to go.
Recommendation
Manchester United to win by a margin of two goals – 3/1 bet365*
*prices correct at time of posting and are subject to change
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