The League Cup Round of 32 match between Huddersfield and Manchester City will take place on September 24 at the John Smith's Stadium. Huddersfield vs. Manchester City: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Huddersfield
Lee Grant's side started their journey in this tournament two stages earlier. They narrowly advanced past their opponents, both of whom are associated with the Premier League. First, the club overcame Leicester, who had just left the top division, with a 2-2 draw and a 3-2 penalty shootout win. Then, they defeated Sunderland, who recently joined the elite, with a 1-1 draw and a 6-5 penalty shootout victory. Last season, the team was eliminated in the League Cup Round of 64, losing away to Walsall. It's also worth noting that Huddersfield has never progressed beyond the Round of 32 in this cup in this century.
- In their last 12 matches in this tournament, the club has secured only 1 victory in regular time (3 draws and 8 losses).
- Both teams scored in 90 minutes in 6 of Huddersfield's last 7 League Cup matches.
- The team has scored in regular time in their last five games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Huddersfield (4-2-3-1)
Lee Nicholls – Lasse Sorensen, Joe Low, Josh Feeney, Ruben Rosken – Ryan Ledson, David Kasumu – Alfie May, Leo Castledine, Will Alves – Joe Taylor.
Manchester City
Over the past 11 years, the Citizens have won this cup six times. However, in the last four editions, the club has shown a lack of interest, reaching the quarter-finals only once – in the 2022/23 season, where they lost to Southampton 0-2. Last year, Manchester City was eliminated in the Round of 16, losing to Tottenham (1-2).
- The Citizens have lost in regular time in 3 of their last 4 matches in this tournament.
- No more than three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 6 of Manchester City's last 7 League Cup games.
- In their last four away matches in this tournament, the team has scored only 1 goal in regular time.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (3-5-2)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol – Nico O’Reilly, Tijjani Reijnders, Rodri Hernandez, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden – Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.
Referee
Michael Salisbury (England)
Matches – 16 (Premier League and League Cup, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.7;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 13%.
Match Prediction: Huddersfield vs. Manchester City
The hosts represent only the third tier of English football. Nevertheless, I believe the Citizens are unlikely to aim for a large-margin victory against their opponent. Manchester City's schedule is demanding, so expect rotation from Pep Guardiola, which will impact the result.
It's worth noting that in their last 7 League Cup matches, Manchester City has not won by a large margin. Furthermore, the Citizens have failed to win away in this tournament in four consecutive games. Although Huddersfield has a poor record in national cups, they rarely lose by a large margin. In their last 17 matches in this tournament, the club has suffered only 1 defeat by a margin of 3 or more goals.
My prediction – Huddersfield with a handicap (+2.5)
