BURNLEY V HUDDERSFIELD: PREVIEW
- Harry Ebbrell
- Oct 5, 2018
- 2 min read
After 2 wins in 2 games, a rejuvenated Burnley entertain Huddersfield at Turf Moor looking to extend their winning run.
Consecutive wins against Bournemouth and Cardiff respectively have left the Clarets just 3 points shy of the top half, and they will be looking to achieve another maximum against their winless visitors.
With just 2 points and 3 goals from their opening 7 fixtures, the signs are already looking ominous for Huddersfield - but an away victory could be just what they need to kickstart their season.
With tough games against Liverpool and Watford fast approaching, the importance of 3 points could not be more seismic for David Wagner's side.
However, Turf Moor was a notoriously hard place to visit last season and with Burnley's transformed fortunes, picking up a win will no be easy task.

VIEW FROM THE HOME DUGOUT
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has said that his team are close to being where he wants them to be, due to the turnaround of their form.
"We're getting back to somewhere close to where we want to be," Dyche admitted. "But there is still work to be done.
"I think the players are finding that clarity. Slowly but surely that feeling is coming back.
Dyche finished by claiming that his side will "have to go and do it all" to achieve a third win on the bounce.
VIEW FROM THE AWAY DUGOUT
Huddersfield boss Wagner is remaining positive, despite the Terriers' form, and noted how "every new game is a new chance" - suggesting his side will put the league table behind them on Saturday.
"We know only us can change our form," Wagner said. "We are dangerous from set pieces. Set play goals are important because they change games."
BETTING ODDS/PREDICTION
The home side sit as 23/20 favourites to come out on top, whilst their visitors are priced at 16/5 to pick up a first league away win since February.
With 6 goals from their last 7 shots on target, over 2.5 goals at 7/5 could well be an appealing price.
Burnley striker Chris Wood is placed 9/2 to score the game's first goal, whilst fellow forward Matej Vydra is 15/8 to score anytime.
Burnley 3-0 Huddersfield
With the wind soaring through their sails following their last two results, Burnley should have more than enough confidence to achieve a comprehensive victory.
Huddersfield's meagre attacking threat should pose little threat to Burnley's stern defence, and if their strikers can continue firing, a third win in a row could be on the cards.
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