Blackburn vs. QPR (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Blackburn Rovers play host to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon looking for the win that will ease any lingering pressure regarding a battle to avoid relegation from the Championship.
At a time when the home side sit in 18th place in the standings and eight points above their next opponents, the visitors occupy 22nd position.
We say: Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Queens Park Rangers
With QPR having bounced back recently, they will expect to travel to Ewood Park and return back to the capital with at least a point. However, boosted by the thrashing of Wrexham, Blackburn may have enough confidence in the final third to edge this contest.
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Huddersfield vs. Sheff Weds (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Huddersfield Town will welcome fellow Yorkshire outfit Sheffield Wednesday to the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday for a crucial contest at the bottom end of the Championship table.
The visitors currently sit 23rd, five points behind their 21st-placed hosts, who head into the game following the departure of former manager Darren Moore.
We say: Huddersfield Town 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Saturday's encounter is certainly a true six-pointer in the fight for Championship survival this term, and we anticipate a cagey affair between the Yorkshire rivals.
With both desperate to avoid a harmful defeat, we see a share of the points being the most likely outcome at the John Smith's Stadium.
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Hull City vs. Millwall (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to make it back-to-back wins and return to the top six of the Championship table, Hull City will welcome Millwall to the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
The hosts find themselves two points behind Coventry City in the final playoff spot after 28 games, while their visitors sit 16th in the midst of a three-match winless run.
We say: Hull City 2-1 Millwall
Even without several key players, particularly going forward, Hull City boast plenty of quality in their ranks, and on the back of a confidence-boosting win away at Sunderland and a weekend away from the action, we fancy them to strengthen their playoff claim with a home triumph at the weekend.
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Norwich vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Norwich City and Coventry City square off in the Championship on Saturday afternoon with just three points separating the two teams in the standings.
At a time when the home side sit in ninth place, the visitors to Carrow Road currently occupy the final spot in the playoffs.
We say: Norwich City 1-1 Coventry City
With Coventry building a head of steam, there is an argument that the Sky Blues are favourites to prevail. However, Norwich deserve credit for hanging about in the playoff race, and we feel that they will do enough to earn a share of the spoils in a competitive encounter.
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Preston vs. Ipswich (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Ipswich Town will be looking to respond to their shock FA Cup elimination when they face Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday.
At a time when the Tractor Boys are clinging onto second place in the Championship standings, the home side have recently dropped down to 12th position.
We say: Preston North End 1-2 Ipswich Town
With Ipswich vulnerable right now, Preston are aware that they have an opportunity to seize a way back into the playoff race. However, with Ipswich having been much-changed last weekend, do not be surprised if they respond with a hard-earned victory.
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Rotherham vs. Southampton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams fighting at opposite ends of the Championship table will meet on Saturday, as Rotherham United welcome Southampton to the New York Stadium.
The hosts are rooted to the foot of the division and nine points adrift of safety with 18 games left to play, while their visitors now sit a single point outside of the top two and will aim to crack the automatic promotion spots at the weekend.
We say: Rotherham United 0-2 Southampton
Rotherham United have certainly showed signs of improvement in recent weeks and can be resilient, but we see Saturday's visitors being too strong and can only envisage the Saints outclassing Richardson's side and returning to the south coast with all three points.
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Stoke vs. Leicester (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Leicester City make the trip to Stoke City on Saturday afternoon looking to strengthen their position at the top of the Championship standings.
While the Foxes currently hold a 10-point advantage in first place, Stoke are down in 19th position and at risk of being pulled into a relegation scrap.
We say: Stoke City 1-2 Leicester City
While Stoke have been poor at home this season, they are usually competitive against the bigger sides. Nevertheless, we cannot back against Leicester, and expect the visitors to see out the win after taking control during the first half.
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Swansea vs. Plymouth (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to halt a three-game losing run across all competitions, Swansea City will welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the Championship.
The Swans have struggled through a tough spell of fixtures over the past fortnight, while the Green Army are finding their feet following a number of high-profile departures.
We say: Swansea City 1-1 Plymouth Argyle
Swansea have conceded 11 goals in their last three matches and will not be looking forward to facing the attacking threat of Whittaker on Saturday afternoon.
Plymouth seem to be getting closer to a first away success of the Championship term, but we feel that the Pilgrims will have to settle for a point in South Wales.
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Watford vs. Cardiff (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Looking to improve on a run of three-straight draws, Watford will welcome an out-of-form Cardiff City side to Vicarage Road for a crucial Championship clash on Saturday afternoon.
The Hornets were forced to settle for a point against Sheffield Wednesday last time out, while the Bluebirds were sentenced to a heavy defeat at Plymouth Argyle.
We say: Watford 2-1 Cardiff City
With Dennis and Rajovic raring to do some damage from the start, Watford should be confident of exploiting a leaky Cardiff backline this weekend.
The Bluebirds will be boosted by the return of Ramsey to the matchday squad, but we believe that the introduction of the Welsh legend will not be enough to prevent a win for the hosts at Vicarage Road.
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West Brom vs. Birmingham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Following a heartbreaking defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in last weekend's Black Country derby, West Bromwich Albion welcome another West Midlands rival to The Hawthorns in the form of Birmingham City on Saturday for a Championship clash.
The Baggies lost to their arch nemesis on home soil for the first time this century as they exited the FA Cup, whereas Blues were unable to progress past Championship pacesetters Leicester City in the fourth round.
We say: West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Birmingham City
Despite losing to Wolves last time out, West Brom showed signs of promise against their Premier League visitors and will be desperate to get back to winning ways this weekend.
Birmingham could have a different look to them with a number of January signings in line for their full debuts, and we feel that Blues will be able to earn a point at The Hawthorns.
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Barney Corkhill
