Visitors Cambridge United could be relegated from League One on Friday if they lose against promotion hopefuls Huddersfield Town at John Smith's Stadium and if Burton Albion win.
Huddersfield are ninth with 64 points having lost 3-0 against Burton Albion on April 12, while Cambridge are second last in 23rd place with 35 points and are seven points from safety with just four games remaining.
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The home side were thoroughly outplayed by Burton given they mustered just two shots from inside the box, produced 0.13 xG and faced four big chances.
Huddersfield have failed to score in six of their last eight matches, and their return of 54 goals in League One makes them the worst offensive side in the top 12.
The Terriers are currently three places and five points from the final promotion playoff spot, but they will have to hope sixth-placed Reading drop points in at least two of their final four league games in order to have a chance of playing Championship football next term.
Manager Jonathan Worthington will be alarmed by his side's recent displays considering they have suffered defeat in eight of their past 11 outings, winning just three times.
The hosts have achieved victory in two of their last three home games, but they were beaten in four of their prior seven at John Smith's Stadium, drawing on three occasions.
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Visitors Cambridge were beaten 1-0 by Charlton Athletic on Saturday and created less than 0.5 xG from open play, registered no shots on target and their best two chances only took place in second-half stoppage time from a corner.
To their credit, the away side have only conceded 10 goals in their last 11 fixtures, but they have only found the back of the net six times in their past nine.
Cambridge were defeated 4-0 by Huddersfield in their first meeting this campaign on December 20, a clash in which the victors were leading 3-0 by the 38th minute.
Head coach Neil Harris's side come into Friday's match having won just once in nine matches – losing five – but they have drawn three of their last five.
Harris has overseen one victory and one draw in his two most recent outings on the road, but they lost nine, drew four and triumphed in just one of their previous 14 away games.
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Huddersfield goalkeeper Lee Nicholls may be protected by a back four consisting of Lasse Sorensen, Matthew Pearson, Josh Ruffels and Mickel Miller.
David Kasumu and Jonathan Hogg stated in a double pivot last time out, and they may play behind attacking midfielder Joe Taylor.
Wide players Ben Wiles and Ruben Roosken were positioned either side of striker Dion Charles against Burton Albion, so expect the trio to appear together on Friday.
As for Cambridge, midfielders Josh Stokes, Ben Stevenson and Elias Kachunga could be stationed ahead of centre-backs James Gibbons, Michael Morrison and Kelland Watts.
Strikers Dominic Ballard and Ryan Loft are likely to partner each other up front, supported by wing-backs Liam Bennett and James Brophy.
Huddersfield Town possible starting lineup:
Nicholls; Sorensen, Pearson, Ruffels, Miller; Kasumu, Hogg; Wiles, Taylor, Roosken; Charles
Cambridge United possible starting lineup:
Stevens; Gibbons, Morrison, Watts; Bennett, Stokes, Stevenson, Kachunga, Brophy; Ballard, Loft
We say: Huddersfield Town 1-0 Cambridge United
It is difficult to make an argument in favour of Cambridge, especially as they have struggled to pose a threat in the final third.
However, while Huddersfield should be considered favourites, their own failings in front of goal may make Friday's game an uncomfortable affair for fans of the hosts.
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Lewis Nolan
