Huddersfield v Blackpool

Huddersfield vs Blackpool Preview

Huddersfield Town were handed a surprising but also very disappointing 3-1 loss at home to Northampton Town on Saturday, while Blackpool's fortunes have seen an immediate boost following the appointment of manager Steve Bruce as The Seasiders have picked up back-to-back wins in League One following a 2-1 victory away from home at Charlton Athletic and the visitors will be eyeing off another three points here at the John Smith's Stadium on Tuesday night.

Huddersfield Town produced an excellent start to their League One campaign as The Terriers collected three wins on the trot which came by way of wins against Peterborough United, Stevenage and Shrewsbury Town but although the Yorkshire club also registered a comprehensive 4-0 rout of Bolton Wanderers away from home, Tuesday night's hosts have also slipped to two losses so far this season.

Defeats at the hands of Rotherham United 2-1 and Northampton Town 3-1 suggest it may be best to avoid the straight win market where the hosts are concerned but the goals market looks promising as four of Huddersfield Town's six games to date this season have produced Over 2.5 goals (67%).

In addition, seven out of Huddersfield's last 10 home games in all competitions have produced three goals or more as well (70%).

Blackpool began their new League One campaign in disappointing fashion as The Seasiders suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of Crawley Town 2-1 and Stockport County 3-0, the latter being an embarrassing heavy defeat to the newcomers on home soil at Bloomfield Road.

Points picked up in draws with Cambridge United 4-4 away from home followed by a 2-2 draw at home with Wycombe Wanderers were not enough to prevent the Blackpool board from acting swiftly and dismissing former boss Neil Critchley and replacing him with new manager Steve Bruce.

Bruce's arrival has produced an instant impact for the Lancashire club as Blackpool have collected back-to-back wins against the likes of Exeter City 2-1 at home and a 2-1 win away from home at Charlton Athletic on the weekend, so the visitors will head into the midweek fixtures in League One with renewed confidence and swagger.

However, Blackpool have also slipped to two defeats already this season as well, matching that of their hosts, Huddersfield Town, but the goals market once again appeals from Blackpool's perspective as each of their six league matches to date have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored (100%).

Huddersfield Town v Blackpool Verdict

Former Huddersfield Town boss Steve Bruce will return to the John Smith's Stadium with his new Blackpool side in what looks like being an entertaining clash especially as three of the last four meetings have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.50

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 13.00