Huddersfield v Wolverhampton Wanderers: Preview, Team News, Predicted XI | Premier League 2018-19

Will Wolverhampton Wanderers take their revenge for their defeat against the Terriers earlier in the season or can the Terriers find their first win in 15 matches?
Will Wolverhampton Wanderers take their revenge for their defeat against the Terriers earlier in the season or can the Terriers find their first win in 15 matches?

Relegation-threatened Huddersfield Town welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Jon Smith's Stadium in a crucial match for the hosts.

A lot has changed since both the teams played against each other back in November when Aaron Mooy inspired the Terriers to a win at the Molineux.

Their performance since have seen Huddersfield sacking their manager David Wagner and appointing Jon Stewart in his place. It's almost 15 games since the Terriers won all 3 points but incidentally, their last Premier League win came against Wolves.

Wolves are flying high in the Premier League at the moment with 40 points and sitting 8th on the table tied on points with Watford. Nuno Espirito Santos and his men are on an 8 match unbeaten streak and will be looking to continue their winning streak.

The first encounter between the sides ended in a 2-0 victory for Huddersfield at the Molineux.


Team News

Huddersfield

Alex Pritchard is doubtful for Huddersfield Town
Alex Pritchard is doubtful for Huddersfield Town

New signing Karlan Grant is expected to make his first start for the Terriers this season.

Adama Diakhaby, Isaac Mbenza, Danny Williams, Abdelhamid Sabri are all out with injury for the fixture while Tommy Smith is out due to suspension.

Eric Durm and Alex Pritchard are doubtful for the fixture.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Joao Moutinho is expected to feature for Wanderers
Joao Moutinho is expected to feature for Wanderers

Santos has a fully fit squad to call upon with no injuries and suspensions.

Joao Moutinho is expected to feature after being caught by an elbow in the face in the last match against Bournemouth.


Probable Lineup

Huddersfield (4-2-3-1): Lossl; Hadergjonaj, Lowe, Schindler, Kongolo; Mooy, Hogg; Kachunga, Pritchard, Diakhaby; Grant

Wolves (3-5-2): Patricio; Bennett, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Otto; Jimenez, Jota

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Edited by Zaid Khan