Huddersfield Town is underdogs in this game against Preston. The hosts have a better squad than Preston, and are in better form. Backing Huddersfield Town to avoid defeat (+0.5) is the best available option in this fixture.

Round 16 in the English Championship sees Huddersfield Town host Preston at the John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield on Tuesday.

Huddersfield Town had a troubled start to the season but has improved in the last two months. The hosts have avoided defeat three times in the last five games, winning two and sharing points on one occasion.

The hosts have picked up most of their points at home this season. They have avoided defeat four times in seven home matches in the English Championship. Huddersfield is averaging over a goal per game at home in the Championship this season.

Huddersfield is unbeaten in their last two home games, with two consecutive wins. They have also kept two consecutive clean sheets at home and can shut out Preston in this fixture.

Mark Fotheringham's side has scored sixteen goals in thirteen league matches this season, averaging over a goal per game. They have enough quality upfront to match or outscore Preston North End in this fixture.

Preston North End is in poor form heading into this fixture. They have lost two consecutive games in the English Championship, a 2-1 loss away to Bristol City followed by a recent two nil defeat at home to Stoke City.

Ryan Lowe's team has scored lesser goals in the league than Huddersfield Town. The visitors has accumulated just eight goals in the championship compared to Huddersfield's tally of 16 league goals.

Both teams met twice in the English Championship last season. Huddersfield Town won one of those games with the other ending in a draw. The hosts have been in better attacking form this season, and are very likely to outscore Preston North End.

Considering the strength of both teams and the home advantage, the best possible outcome in this game is a home win or draw. Backing Huddersfield Town to avoid defeat (+0.5) is a very valuable option in this game.