Bolton are just starting to show some signs of recovery near the relegation zone in the Championship. Because of their relegation concerns there, this FA Cup clash could be nothing more than a distraction for them. Premier League side Huddersfield aren’t a goal scoring powerhouse but they do go as 5/4 favourites in this tie, with the Trotters at 5/2.
Bolton Form:
The Trotters did alright for themselves over the Festive period, picking a W3 D1 record in the busy schedule. With a look at their home form, they have won three of their last four at the Macron Stadium and the last two wins there by them have been to nil. Those are their only two home clean sheets of the season though. This is a side who are just above the drop zone in the Championship relegation zone, but their spirits will have been lifted with the recent run of results, however, their main focus is going to be on staying up and not a cup run. The Trotters have only failed to score in one of their last eight home games.
Huddersfield Form:
The Terriers will probably be looking forward to getting away from the Premier League pressures. They are scraping out points to keep their heads above water, but they have won just of their last eleven games played now, so don’t have great momentum behind them. Their away form is poor as well with a W2 D2 L8 record on their travels this season and they have scored in just three of those games as well. So it has been a real struggle for them but they are facing a low-position Championship side. So the game is likely going to end up under 2.5 goals and although they are favoured to get through, it may be a squeeze for the Terriers.
Head to Head News:
The Terriers won their last visit to Bolton 2-0 and that was just back in the 2015/16 Championship. The Terriers are on a three-match winning streak over the Trotters actually and they have won two of their last three visits to the Macron Stadium to nil.
Top Betting Tips:
Huddersfield should have enough quality and depth in their squad to handle this. It’s hard to imagine that Bolton are too interested in this fixture with the league problems that they have on their shoulders. It’s a chance to rest players so back the Premier League side.