Preston vs. Millwall (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Preston North End play host to Millwall on Saturday afternoon looking to end a three-match losing streak in the Championship.
At a time when the home side remain in third place in the standings, the visitors are down in 15th position and without a permanent manager after the departure of Gary Rowett.
We say: Preston North End 1-1 Millwall
With Preston's surprise downturn in form and a shock Millwall exit for Rowett, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding this fixture. It leaves us having to predict a low-scoring draw between two evenly-matched sides on paper, a result that both teams would probably accept.
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Blackburn vs. Cardiff (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Blackburn Rovers square off against Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon looking for the victory that would create some breathing space between themselves and the Championship relegation zone.
However, such is the competitiveness of the second tier that Rovers will move to within one point of seventh-placed Cardiff in the table with a win at Ewood Park.
We say: Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Cardiff City
Despite the difference in league positions, there is an argument that the momentum is with Blackburn heading into this encounter. Nevertheless, Cardiff needed the international break after appearing to run out of steam, and we are backing the Bluebirds to earn a share of the spoils.
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Bristol City vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Bristol City and Coventry City lock horns in the Championship on Saturday with both teams sitting on the same points in the standings.
Despite putting together differing periods of form, the two clubs occupy 14th and 13th place respectively, just three points adrift of the playoff spots.
We say: Bristol City 1-2 Coventry City
A number of weeks ago, Bristol City would have been favourites to edge this contest, but the pendulum has swung in Coventry' favour. Although we anticipate a closely-fought contest, the visitors may just edge this fixture in the latter stages.
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Huddersfield vs. QPR (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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A key battle at the bottom end of the Championship table will square off at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday, as Huddersfield Town entertain Queens Park Rangers.
The visitors find themselves in the relegation zone after three consecutive defeats prior to the international break, while their hosts sit three points better off in 19th place.
We say: Huddersfield Town 1-0 Queens Park Rangers
Both sides have struggled to consistently score goals so far this term, while the visitors in particular have looked concerning at the back in recent games, and we see a single goal settling the contest in the Terriers' favour at the weekend.
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Hull City vs. Southampton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides level on 17 points in the top half of the Championship table will both look to return from the international break with a victory on Saturday, when they meet at the MKM Stadium.
The hosts dropped out of the playoff spots prior to the break with a three-match winless run, while their visitors returned to the top half with an upturn in form.
We say: Hull City 1-2 Southampton
Both of these sides possess plenty of quality, but the Saints should fancy themselves to mark their return to action with a victory at the weekend, after bouncing back to close to their best prior to the international break.
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Middlesbrough vs. Birmingham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to continue their upward trajectory in the Championship, an in-form Middlesbrough side will welcome Birmingham City to the Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon for an intriguing-looking clash.
Boro recorded their fourth straight win in style prior to the international break with a comfortable success over Sunderland, whereas Blues are preparing for life under new management despite starting the season strongly.
We say: Middlesbrough 1-1 Birmingham City
Middlesbrough will be hoping their positive momentum can be carried over from before the international break, and Carrick's men should be confident of recording a sixth straight win in all competitions.
Armed with a new manager and fresh ideas, Birmingham's performance at the Riverside Stadium will be under intense scrutiny, and we believe that Rooney will earn a respectable point from his first match in charge.
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Norwich vs. Leeds (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Daniel Farke will make his return to Carrow Road on Saturday, as he leads Leeds United into battle away at former club Norwich City.
On the return of league action following the recent international break, the two sides find themselves separated by just two points at the top end of the Championship table, with the visitors sat fifth and the hosts occupying seventh spot.
We say: Norwich City 1-2 Leeds United
Saturday certainly presents a tough trip for Leeds United, but the Whites appear to be gaining momentum under their new manager while their hosts have struggled for consistency after a strong start, and we fancy Farke to come out on top on his Carrow Road return this weekend.
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Stoke vs. Sunderland (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Stoke City play host to Sunderland on Saturday afternoon with Alex Neil desperately requiring all three points against his former club.
The Potters occupy 21st position in the Championship standings at a time when the visitors to the bet365 Stadium are in fourth place.
We say: Stoke City 1-3 Sunderland
There may come a time when everything begins to click for Stoke, with or without Neil in the dugout. However, we do not feel that it will be in this encounter, the Black Cats having the confidence to run out convincing victors in the Potteries.
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Swansea vs. Leicester (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Leicester City will hope to retain their position at the top of the Championship standings when they travel to Swansea City on Saturday afternoon.
However, they face opponents who sit behind them as the form team in the division, albeit remaining in 12th spot despite a four-game winning streak.
We say: Swansea City 0-2 Leicester City
This has all the makings of the match of the weekend with both teams eager to pick up where they left off. We expect Swansea to push Leicester hard in front of their own supporters, yet we cannot back against the visitors at this stage as they bid to move a small step closer to a return to the Premier League.
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Watford vs. Sheff Weds (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Sheffield Wednesday will begin life under the new management of Danny Rohl on Saturday, when they travel to Vicarage Road to take on Watford.
The new boss begins with the Owls rooted to the bottom of the Championship table on just three points from their opening 11 matches, while their hosts sit 20th having only picked up seven more points from their 11 games.
We say: Watford 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday could well be rejuvenated under new management and will be desperate for a first league win of the season, while their hosts are yet to get going this term, but following the break, we see Watford having enough to click into place and return with a victory at Vicarage Road given the superior quality in their squad.
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West Brom vs. Plymouth (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Still reeling from a disappointing Derby Day defeat almost a fortnight ago, West Bromwich Albion will be looking to return to winning ways when they welcome recently-promoted Plymouth Argyle to The Hawthorns on Saturday in the Championship.
The Baggies' poor recent record against Birmingham City continued at St Andrew's before the international break, while the Pilgrims suffered defeat at the hands of Swansea City at Home Park.
We say: West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Plymouth Argyle
Despite a disappointing performance and result against West Midlands rivals Birmingham last time out, West Brom will be confident of returning to winning ways on Saturday, even without the likes of Swift and Sarmiento.
Plymouth have struggled to impose themselves on contests when they are away from their Devonshire base, but we are backing the Pilgrims to pick up a point in the Black Country this weekend.
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Barney Corkhill
