Tournament: EFL Trophy England
Venue: Eco-Power Stadium (Doncaster)
Date & Kick-off Time: September 3, 2024, 14:00
Doncaster will host Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy on September 3, 2024. While Huddersfield plays in a higher league, their commitment to this tournament is questionable. Doncaster, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on home advantage.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Doncaster has won 5 of their last 7 matches.
- Huddersfield started the season strong with 4 consecutive wins but has since faltered.
- Huddersfield has scored in each of their last 13 matches.
- Doncaster wins the first half in 42% of their matches, while Huddersfield wins in 34% of theirs.
Team Analysis: Doncaster vs Huddersfield
Doncaster, known as "The Rovers," experienced a brief period of success when they reached the Championship, but have since dropped to the fourth tier of English football. Last season, they finished 5th in League Two but failed to secure promotion through the playoffs.
Huddersfield, recently relegated from the Championship after a disappointing season, now find themselves in League One. Under the management of Michael Duff, who previously managed Swansea, Huddersfield started the season with a string of wins but have struggled recently, particularly with losses to Walsall and Rotherham.
Doncaster, managed by Grant McCann, had a promising start to their season with victories over Accrington and Salford City but have been inconsistent, including a recent 0-3 loss to Everton in the League Cup. Despite this, they bounced back with a 3-2 win over Port Vale.
Possible Starting Lineups
Doncaster (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Sherman-Lowe
- Defenders: Fleming, Anderson, Olowu, Sterry
- Midfielders: Kelly, Bailey, Gibson, Clifton, Molyneux
- Forward: Sharp
Huddersfield (Probable Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Nicholls
- Defenders: Spencer, Helik, Lees
- Midfielders: Miller, Wiles, Hogg, Evans, Sorensen
- Forwards: Marshall, Ward
Head-to-Head Matches: Doncaster vs Huddersfield
Doncaster has an impressive record against Huddersfield, having gone unbeaten in their last 8 meetings. However, the last official match between these teams dates back to 2014.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Doncaster vs Huddersfield
While Huddersfield is favored to win, both teams have shown a tendency to score in their matches. We recommend betting on "total goals over 3.0" (odds – 1.8).
Prediction: Total goals over 3.0
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