Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the EFL Cup match.
Huddersfield Town
That draw at the Etihad Stadium came in May 2018. However, by that point Manchester City had already secured the title by a wide margin, and the context was different. Now the team are motivated to win another trophy, which makes them even more challenging opponents. In League One, Huddersfield Town currently have three defeats, five wins and one draw, which is unlikely to lift the team above fifth place. The chances of stopping Manchester City look minimal, unless it goes to a penalty shoot-out — that is exactly how Huddersfield Town got past Sunderland in the second round of the EFL Cup (1:1, 6:5 on penalties).
Manchester City
Manchester City have been dropping points in the English Premier League. For example, they drew 1:1 with Arsenal while leading until stoppage time, and they lost 2:1 away to Brighton & Hove Albion. Even so, against weaker sides the team tend to assert control — the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers springs to mind (4:0).
Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City Prediction
Huddersfield Town are operating at a lower level than teams such as Wolverhampton Wanderers. Manchester City should have enough to pull away even without Erling Haaland, who may be rested. We’re taking Manchester City to win with a -2 goal handicap.
