Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The Cityzens dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Huddersfield Town are ready to lock horns with Manchester City in their third round fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Cup. Accu Stadium is all set to witness the interesting clash between these clubs.

The Terriers will be at home, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. The upcoming fixture is going to be a tough affair for Huddersfield Town.

They defeated Sunderland in their previous English Carabao Cup fixture. The game ended with the Terriers winning on penalties. They will be looking to step up for their upcoming fixture.

The Cityzens were held to a draw by Arsenal in their previous fixture. The Pep Guardiola-led side almost secured a victory, but conceded a late goal and dropped two points. Manchester City will now be travelling away for their first EFL Cup game of the season, but things will still not be difficult for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Huddersfield, England
• Stadium: Accu Stadium
• Date: Thursday, September 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Sept 24; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• VAR: Not in use

We’re back at the Accu as we host Manchester City on Wednesday night 🏡Tickets are still on General sale- secure yours now! 🎟️See you soon, Terriers ⤵️#htafc

— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) September 20, 2025

Form:

Huddersfield Town: L-W-W-L-D

Manchester City: L-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Joseph Taylor (Huddersfield Town)

Joseph Taylor will be one of the important men in the attacking front for Huddersfield Town. He is yet to score a goal in the EFL Cup this season. The 22-year-old has performed decently for his side this season.

As the upcoming fixture is going to be an important one, Taylor will be keen on dropping his best performance here.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

The Norwegian forward continues his scoring run for Man City. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for his side in the previous game, but it was not enough for them to secure a win. He is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming cup competition fixture.

Six goals in five @premierleague appearances for @ErlingHaaland 🤯 pic.twitter.com/W5CmD2GujW

— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 21, 2025

Match Facts

• Man City have scored 16 goals in their last five matches against the Terriers.
• Manchester City haven’t lost to Huddersfield Town in their last seven meetings.
• The Cityzens have secured two clean sheets in their last two games against the hosts.

Huddersfield vs Manchester City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Man City to win @2/13 William Hill
• Erling Haaland to score @9/4 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Huddersfield Town will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Rayan Cherki, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic and Rayan Ait Nouri will not be in action for Man City as they are injured. Abdukodir Khusanov might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 63

Huddersfield won: 18

Manchester City won: 19

Draws: 26

Predicted Lineups

Huddersfield predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Nicholls (GK); Sorenson, Feeney, Low, Roosken; Ledson, Kasumu; Castledine, May, Alves; Taylor

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Rodri; Foden, Silva, Reijnders, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure due to their last few results against the Cityzens. The Premier League side Manchester City are likely to come out on top against Huddersfield Town in their upcoming EFL Cup clash.

Prediction: Huddersfield 0-4 Manchester City

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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