Bookies believe Huddersfield Town will get the better of Fulham

AHEAD of Tuesday’s clash at Wolves, a Fulham blogger insisted that, while the Cottagers languished just three places above the relegation zone, a win would put the Londoners “back in the play-off mix”.

Optimistic? Perhaps, especially as Fulham lost 3-2, but whoever was responsible for introducing the play-offs deserves great credit for extending the season beyond February for up to 75% of sides who might otherwise be considered also-rans.

Mindful of this, we turn our attention to Huddersfield’s Town’s latest league duel.

Three places and four points above Fulham, Town have an opportunity to pull away from the dark shadow of the relegation zone and possibly reignite their own play-off ambitions by overhauling the Londoners.

Not surprisingly, Winner.com price the home side as 6/5 favourites to secure maximum points and take four points off a team with whom they drew 1-1 in August after conceding a last-minute equaliser.

The visitors, still three places above the dreaded drop zone, arrive priced as 5/2 underdogs (Ladbrokes) to inflict a sixth home defeat upon Town.

Fulham completed a league double over Town last season, but backers anticipating another inspirational home victory following Tuesday’s 5-0 thrashing of Charlton can get 5/2 (bet365) about Town winning without conceding, while for bolder sorts, Betfred chalk 13/2 against them enjoying a 1-0 victory.

However, with neither side clear of the Championship mire, it’s a contest in which defences are expected to be on top, an assessment which has resulted in the draw (13/5, BetVictor.com) attracting steady support.

Given that the pair’s last meeting ended 1-1, punters expecting few goals can get 6/1 (Paddy Power) against it finishing 1-1 again.

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