David Prutton shares prediction as Huddersfield Town prepare for Derby County test

Huddersfield Town will be looking to get back to winning ways in the Championship tomorrow when they host Derby County at the John Smith’s Stadium.

The Terriers were forced to settle for a point in their meeting with Stoke City last week as Josh Koroma’s strike was cancelled out by a late effort from Jacob Brown.

Currently seventh in the second-tier standings, Huddersfield will move into the play-off places if they avoid defeat in this fixture.

Whereas Carlos Corberan’s side will be confident in their ability to deliver the goods in-front of their supporters on Wednesday, they cannot afford to underestimate Derby.

Under the guidance of Wayne Rooney, the Rams have managed to accumulate a respectable total of 11 points from their last six league fixtures.

Facing an uphill task to avoid relegation to League One this year, Derby will be desperate to pick up a positive result in this fixture.

Ahead of this fixture, David Prutton has predicted in his latest Sky Sports column that this particular clash will end in a 1-1 draw.

The former Sheffield Wednesday player said: “It is nine unbeaten now for Huddersfield.

“Whether they go on to make the play-offs or not, it has been a wonderful season for a side that were tipped by so many to struggle at the start.

“Derby showed their incredible resolve again on Sunday as they defied the odds again to hold Birmingham.

“A win here could, remarkably, move them to just four points from safety.

“I do, however, think this one will be a draw.”

The Verdict

This game will test Huddersfield’s play-off credentials as Derby have demonstrated this season that they are capable of causing issues for teams in the top-half of the Championship standings.

When you consider that the reverse fixture ended