The focus on Tuesday will turn to the League One play-off semi-final second leg at the Galpharm Stadium as Huddersfield host MK Dons, with the winner’s final opponent already confirmed by kick off.
The Terriers seemingly have one foot at Wembley following a 2-0 win in the first leg on Saturday and they have been installed as the even-money favourites to earn promotion.
Those odds may change in time, with the other semi-final taking place on Monday night, with Sheffield United currently next best in the outright betting at 7/4, Stevenage Borough on offer at 9/2 with the Dons available at 16/1.
Simon Grayson’s men deserved their success at the weekend and have been installed as the 6/5 favourites in the match betting, with Tuesday’s visitors priced at 7/2 and the draw at 12/5.
It may seem strange to see Huddersfield at odds against, particularly after their efforts at Stadium: MK, as well as boasting an impressive home record during the season.
The Terriers only lost three matches at the Galpharm during the campaign, while they conceded a miserly 19 goals – the division’s joint second-best home defensive record.
There will of course be some who see value in the 6/5 but the fact is that Grayson’s men do not have to win the tie to book their place at Wembley on May 26.
A lot may depend on how Karl Robinson’s team approaches the game and of course if they manage to score the first goal – and the rookie boss is certainly making the right noises as far as his club’s fans are concerned.
The Dons have a more-than-decent away record as well with just five defeats on the road as well as 10 wins, which is only bettered by the top three in League One.
The Dons also shared a 1-1 draw at the Galpharm earlier in the season and should not be ruled out at the prices – even though a 1-1 draw at home during the regular season counted for little at the weekend.
Jordan Rhodes put the Terriers on the road to victory in the first leg and it is no surprise that the 36-goal hitman is the 7/2 favourite to open the scoring again, while he is odds on at 4/5 to get on the scoresheet during the match.
Keeping the Scottish international quiet will be key to the Dons’ hopes but what may be music to the ears of the underdogs is that Huddersfield have a history of failing to cope with a bit of pressure.
The Terriers have dropped 28 points from winning positions during the current campaign and, with a two-goal advantage, any concession could see Grayson’s men retreat into their shells to protect what they hold.
Of course, things do not necessarily have to pan out like that but the Dons look good value to win on the night and put Huddersfield’s nerves to the test.
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