Cardiff vs. Swansea (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Cardiff City and Swansea City face off on Saturday lunchtime in the first South Wales derby of the Championship campaign.
The Bluebirds head into the game in better form than their bitter rivals, but it is the Swans who are four points better off in the table.
We say: Cardiff City 1-1 Swansea City
The lack of fans for this game is a real shame, but both sides will no doubt understand exactly what it means to those watching from home.
Swansea may be six places better off than Cardiff, though no team has been in better form than the hosts over the last six matches.
Taking that into account, plus the recent results between the sides, we are backing this one to finish all square in the Welsh capital.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
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Bournemouth vs. Huddersfield (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Bournemouth play host to Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon looking for the victory which would keep them in the top two of the Championship standings.
However, they face opponents in Huddersfield who have won three of their last four matches, a run which has taken them into 12th position.
We say: Bournemouth 2-1 Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield may approach this game with the feeling of having nothing to lose, something which may only help their performance. However, this is an important fixture for the Cherries, and we are backing Tindall's more experienced side to battle their way to the three points.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Birmingham vs. Watford (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Birmingham City square off against Watford in the Championship on Saturday afternoon having recorded back-to-back victories over top-six sides.
The Hornets, who currently sit in third spot, ended a two-game winless streak in midweek as they comfortably got the better of Rotherham United.
We say: Birmingham City 1-1 Watford
Neither side have been particularly impressive in the final third this season, leading us to think that defences could come out on top at St Andrew's. To a certain extent, a low-scoring draw would be deemed acceptable by both managers, and that is how this game could pan out at the weekend.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Blackburn vs. Norwich (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Norwich City will be aiming to preserve their lead at the top of the Championship when they travel to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
The Canaries went three points clear at the summit after beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Wednesday, while Rovers are in 10th position.
We say: Blackburn Rovers 2-3 Norwich City
Blackburn have lost to all of the other current top six sides so far this season, and Norwich could complete the set as they continue to get stronger by welcoming players back from injury. Expect goals, with both teams leaky defensively but exciting going forward.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Derby vs. Stoke (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Derby County take on Stoke City on Saturday afternoon as Wayne Rooney looks to extend his unbeaten run in sole interim charge to five matches.
Meanwhile, the Potters now sit in eighth position in the Championship standings after their defeat to Cardiff City in midweek.
We say: Derby County 1-2 Stoke City
Having earned four points from two away games, Rooney may decide to show more ambition in the final third in this game. However, Stoke have one of the best away records in the division, and we expect the Potters to edge a competitive tussle at Pride Park.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Luton vs. Preston (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Luton Town host Preston North End on Saturday in an archetypal mid-table clash in the Championship.
The two clubs sit 14th and 13th in the table respectively, both on 23 points and only separated by the Lilywhites' better goal difference.
We say: Luton Town 0-1 Preston North End
Preston's impressive midweek win, and their strong away record, makes them favourites for this one. The Lilywhites will find Luton hard to break down, but they proved against Middlesbrough that they are relentless in their attacking play, so could take all three points back to Lancashire.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Middlesbrough vs. Millwall (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Middlesbrough welcome Millwall to the Riverside Stadium on Saturday with both sides struggling for form in the Championship.
Neil Warnock's men will be hoping to bounce back from consecutive defeats against a side who are winless in their last nine league outings.
We say: Middlesbrough 1-0 Millwall
This may not be a clash for the purists, with both sides preferring a more direct approach, but it should be an evenly contested affair.
Middlesbrough have their sights set on the playoff places, and nothing other than the three points will do if they are to avoid losing further ground on the leading pack. Their superior quality should show on the day and secure them a narrow victory.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Nott'm Forest vs. Brentford (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Brentford make the trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest having put together a 10-match unbeaten streak in the Championship.
Meanwhile, Forest have lost five of their last half a dozen fixtures, leaving the East Midlands outfit just one point above the relegation zone.
We say: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Brentford
Given their lack of form in the final third, this game could be far closer than many people are anticipating. Nevertheless, we still expect the visitors to come through with maximum points, potentially through a late goal with Forest prepared to hold out for a point.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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QPR vs. Reading (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Reading will be aiming to break into the Championship top two when they travel to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
The Royals missed the opportunity to take one of the automatic promotion spots on Wednesday night as they lost 2-1 at home to 10-man Birmingham City.
We say: Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Reading
Reading's chances in this game rest on the fitness of Meite and Joao, as without them, the team would likely be blunt in front of goal. QPR lack the quality to fully take advantage of any absences in the Royals' ranks, but could earn a point on home turf.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Rotherham vs. Bristol City (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Bristol City will have their sights set on breaking into the Championship top two when they travel to Rotherham United on Saturday.
A 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in midweek meant that the Robins rose to sixth in the table, only a point behind the automatic promotion spots.
We say: Rotherham United 0-2 Bristol City
Bristol City will be keen to find some consistency as they seek to cement their place in the playoffs, and they will see the trip to Rotherham as a big chance to get back-to-back wins for the first time in six games. The Millers are in a rut, and it is hard to see them getting out of it anytime soon.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Sheff Weds vs. Barnsley (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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The Championship's basement side Sheffield Wednesday host Barnsley in a Yorkshire derby on Saturday.
Tony Pulis is yet to pick up his first win as Wednesday manager, while The Tykes are enjoying a decent start to the campaign, sitting 10 points clear of the relegation places.
We say: Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Barnsley
Although Sheffield Wednesday are in a real rut, their home form has been a slight saving grace. They are unbeaten in their last four matches at Hillsborough and they should have enough to hold out for a draw against a buoyant Barnsley.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Wycombe vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two Championship new boys face each other at the weekend as Wycombe Wanderers host Coventry City in what could be a hugely important encounter for both sides' survival hopes.
They come into this clash in deeply contrasting form, with Mark Robins's side unbeaten in their last six outings while Gareth Ainsworth's men are winless in seven.
We say: Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Coventry City
Wycombe give a good account of themselves in almost every fixture, and Saturday's clash will be far from easy for a Coventry side full of confidence.
Both sides are vulnerable at the back, and that factor could lead to a stalemate in this one.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
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Barney Corkhill
