Northampton vs Huddersfield Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper gander at this League One scrap down at Sixfields. Northampton welcome Huddersfield, and on paper, you might think the visitors have the edge sitting pretty in 8th, but sometimes the table tells porkies.

Northampton have been looking decent lately, haven't they? They've bagged five wins in their last ten, including that smashing 3-0 away day at Plymouth and a solid 2-0 home win against Wycombe. At home, they're winning 60% of their recent matches, which ain't half bad for a side sitting 15th. They're averaging 1.4 goals per game at their own gaff, so they know where the net is.

Huddersfield, though? They're a proper conundrum. Scoring for fun at 1.9 goals per game, but their away form is shocking - losing two-thirds of their away matches! They've shipped 18 goals in their last ten games, and that recent 3-3 draw with Wimbledon tells you everything about their defensive frailties. They're taking more shots and having more possession, but what's the point if you can't keep it tight at the back?

The head-to-head favours Northampton - they've won both previous meetings, both with goals galore. But here's the thing: Huddersfield just can't stop conceding on their travels, while Northampton are decent enough at home to trouble anyone.

Both teams to score looks the business here. Huddersfield have seen BTTS in 80% of their recent games, and with their leaky defence away from home, you'd fancy Northampton to get on the scoresheet. The odds of 1.80 seem about right for what looks like a cracking encounter with goals at both ends.