Huddersfield vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Huddersfield Town's recent win have boosted their confidence

Following the international break, Middlesbrough's focus will be on enhancing their bid for a spot in the top two positions of the Championship table. To achieve this, they will be visiting Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

Huddersfield Town's quest to avoid relegation from the Championship was threatened after Mark Fotheringham's dismissal in early February, and with two more losses under temporary management, their winless run extended to seven matches. Their precarious situation was further amplified with just 28 points garnered from 31 league fixtures.

Subsequently, Huddersfield Town extended their winless run to five matches, following a goalless draw against Bristol City and a loss to West Bromwich Albion. However, they managed to secure a more respectable point in a 1-1 draw with Norwich City, with a Grant Hanley own goal in the second half resulting in a shared outcome

Their upcoming match against Middlesbrough presents a crucial opportunity to continue their climb up the Championship table, as they aim to close the three-point gap between themselves and safety.

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Under the leadership of their manager, Middlesbrough has achieved commendable results in the Championship, recording 16 wins and accumulating 50 points from 22 games. Their impressive run of form has propelled them from the bottom of the table to within striking distance of the automatic promotion places. Furthermore, they have triumphed in eight of their last 10 league fixtures, with their sole loss in this period occurring against West Bromwich Albion in late February.

Middlesbrough responded emphatically to their defeat to West Bromwich Albion by securing consecutive victories over Reading and Swansea City, scoring a total of eight goals across the two matches. Although they were unable to maintain that momentum in their subsequent fixture, drawing 1-1 against Stoke City at home, with Ki-Jana Hoever netting the equalizer for the visitors shortly before half-time following Chuba Akpom's opener.

Middlesbrough's upcoming fixture against Huddersfield Town presents a valuable opportunity for them to ascend to second place in the Championship table with a win. Despite playing one match more than Sheffield United, the team's motivation to climb the table remains undeterred.

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Although Huddersfield Town's recent win may have boosted their confidence, Middlesbrough's strong momentum in their pursuit of a top-two spot makes them the clear favorites for the upcoming fixture. We expect that Carrick's men will continue their winning streak and maintain their push for automatic promotion without any significant setbacks against Huddersfield. We expect less than 2.5 goals in the game.