Cardiff vs. Peterborough (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Cardiff City are aiming to record three back-to-back wins in the Championship for the first time this season, while Peterborough United need to end a five-game winless run in the league to climb out of the relegation zone.
The Posh currently sit in 22nd spot but are only two points away from safety with a game in hand to their advantage, and the Bluebirds have managed to lift themselves away from the bottom three, now sitting nine points above Wednesday's visitors.
We say: Cardiff City 1-0 Peterborough United
Taking into consideration Peterborough's goals record away from home, they are unlikely to get on the scoresheet this week, in what could be a low-scoring affair.
Cardiff will be confident after two Championship wins on the bounce, and will know that three points will put them in a strong position to climb away from the relegation-threatened pack.
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Bournemouth vs. Birmingham (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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After being the victim of a FA Cup upset on Sunday, Bournemouth will turn their focus back to their promotion challenge on Wednesday, when they play host to Birmingham City.
Meanwhile, the visitors will be aiming to pile on more misery upon their hosts, as they seek to end a three-game winless run.
We say: Bournemouth 2-1 Birmingham City
Although Bournemouth's form has dipped in recent weeks, we think they should have enough quality in their squad to claim a victory over a Birmingham side that tend to struggle on the road.
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Blackburn vs. Nott'm Forest (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Blackburn Rovers play host to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening looking for the victory that they may require to remain in the top two of the Championship standings.
While Forest are down in eighth position and 10 points adrift of the automatic promotion places, the visitors possess a game in hand on their upcoming opponents.
We say: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Nottingham Forest
With Blackburn having shown signs of faltering of late, Forest will fancy their chances of collecting another important three points. However, Rovers' extra rest may prove key here, and it leads us to predict a competitive draw playing out at Ewood Park.
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Bristol City vs. Reading (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Bristol City play host to Reading on Wednesday evening looking to end a three-match winless streak in the Championship.
While the Robins begin the week in 17th position, Reading have remained above the relegation zone despite losing their last five fixtures.
We say: Bristol City 2-1 Reading
With both clubs having endured their own issues all season, this match feels like a difficult one to call. However, the home side may just have enough to claim all three points, potentially during the latter stages when the Royals may attempt to shut up shop for a draw.
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Preston vs. Huddersfield (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Two in-form sides meet at Deepdale on Wednesday, when fifth-placed Huddersfield Town travel to face Preston North End, who currently sit four points outside the Championship playoff places.
The visitors have put together a 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions and will be looking to continue that this week, while Preston have only lost once in their last nine second-tier matches.
We say: Preston North End 1-2 Huddersfield Town
Both sides are in good form heading into this clash, but Huddersfield have managed to maintain their form for longer, and being in a playoff position, they will not want to lose points against a team that has the potential to catch them.
Wednesday's outing is likely to be a close affair, with both teams in hunting for the same end goal this season, but the visitors may just have enough momentum to edge this one.
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QPR vs. Middlesbrough (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Queens Park Rangers square off against fellow promotion-chasing side Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening looking to extend their unbeaten streak in the Championship to six matches.
While the home team begin the week in fourth position, Boro are down in seventh place despite winning five of their last six outings in the league.
We say: Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Middlesbrough
In what feels like an important match in the playoff race, both clubs will be wary of losing a game of this magnitude. With that in mind, do not be surprised to see a low-scoring draw play out between two in-form teams.
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Sheff Utd vs. West Brom (Wednesday, 7.45pm)
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Steve Bruce begins his reign as West Bromwich Albion manager with a fixture away at one of his former clubs in Sheffield United on Wednesday night.
While the sixth-placed Baggies sit three points clear of their hosts, the Blades have two matches in hand ahead of a showdown with one of their playoff rivals.
We say: Sheffield United 2-1 West Bromwich Albion
Logic would suggest that West Brom will improve on their recent showings in their first game under a new manager. However, Sheffield United have all the momentum, and we are backing the home side to edge out the Baggies by the odd goal in three.
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Barney Corkhill
