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Premier LeagueSeason 2018

Manchester United vs Huddersfield

26 December 2018 at 15:00Old Trafford, Manchester
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Summary

Manchester United defeated Huddersfield 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018.

Rivalry since 2017

Manchester United vs Huddersfield Head to Head Results· 4

Manchester United and Huddersfield have met 4 times — Manchester United won 2, Huddersfield won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (6 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2017.

Total goals
9 · 2.3/match
Both scored
2/4 · 50%
Over 2.5
1/4 · 25%

Recent Meetings

17/02/18FA Cup
Match Details
Highest-scoring game: 21 v 2017

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Huddersfield show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
1
4 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (79%) — the odds may underestimate Manchester United.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

5 May 201918/1910.41/5.60/1.31
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26 Dec 201818/191.23/6.60/13.93
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3 Feb 201817/181.17/8.06/21.15
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21 Oct 201717/1811.24/5.04/1.35
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Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 81.1%Draw 15.2%Away 7.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.226.5013.00
Max1.256.7915.00
Market favourite:Manchester United · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market78.7%14.3%7.0%
Public market78.4%15.1%6.5%

Manchester United vs Huddersfield — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester United
Result vs. Market: Manchester United (81%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Manchester UnitedHalf-time:10Huddersfield
16Shots10
10Shots on target2

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Manchester United

W 751D 277L 234
Over 2.554
Goals scored2346

Away Record: Huddersfield

W 12D 17L 47
Over 2.541
Goals scored50

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026