Rotherham vs. Blackburn (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Promotion hopefuls Blackburn Rovers make the trip to the New York Stadium to face Rotherham United in the Championship on Saturday.
The two sides are separated by 15 points and 18 places in the second-tier standings, with Rovers sitting in third place and the Millers down in 21st.
We say: Rotherham United 1-3 Blackburn Rovers
The momentum is with Blackburn heading into Saturday's contest, with Tomasson's side aiming to win a third successive match across all competitions.
Rotherham have struggled defensively on home soil in recent months, conceding at least twice in each of their last four matches at the New York Stadium, and we can see Blackburn having plenty of joy in front of goal.
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Bristol City vs. Birmingham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Bristol City play host to Birmingham City on Saturday afternoon knowing that they can move ahead of their 17th-placed opponents with victory at Ashton Gate.
Blues have recently slipped to that position in the Championship standings courtesy of three successive defeats, swiftly taking them out of playoff contention.
We say: Bristol City 1-1 Birmingham City
The pressure is currently on these two relatively-big Championship sides as they bid to avoid a relegation battle this campaign. With that in mind, do not be surprised to see a draw played out, one which will not necessarily benefit either club.
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Burnley vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Championship leaders Burnley will look to build on their impressive run of form when they welcome Coventry City to Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.
The Clarets currently sit five points clear of second-placed Sheffield United, while the Sky Blues are down in 14th place but only four points behind the playoffs.
We say: Burnley 2-0 Coventry City
Burnley edged past Coventry the last time they locked horns earlier this season and another closely-fought contest is to be expected on Saturday.
However, the Clarets will be regarded as favourites to come out on top again this weekend, with a routine win on the cards for Kompany's side at Turf Moor.
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Cardiff vs. Wigan (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two of the Championship's bottom five teams will meet when Cardiff City host Wigan Athletic on Saturday.
The Welsh side are winless in seven league matches, while Wigan have lost four consecutive games and sit rock bottom of the table.
We say: Cardiff City 1-1 Wigan Athletic
With both sides likely to be afraid of losing what could prove to be a relegation six-pointer, we can envisage a low-scoring draw at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday.
The Bluebirds have failed to score in four of their last seven league matches, while Wigan are yet to score twice in any of Toure's six matches in charge, suggesting that goals could come at a premium in this game.
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Hull City vs. Huddersfield (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Hull City play host to Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon looking to further extend their lead over the Championship relegation zone.
However, 23rd-placed Huddersfield make the trip to Humberside sitting just eight points adrift of their hosts while also holding a game in hand.
We say: Hull City 1-1 Huddersfield Town
On the back of FA Cup defeats, it remains to be seen whether these two sides will be able to continue with their improved form in the Championship. While we can be accused of sitting on the fence, we can only predict a low-scoring draw between two teams who will feel that they are evenly matched.
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Luton vs. West Brom (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Luton Town play host to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon with both clubs sitting just below the Championship playoff places.
Under new managers, each side have recently posted three wins in a row in the second tier, and they will expect a fourth when they go toe-to-toe at Kenilworth Road.
We say: Luton Town 1-2 West Bromwich Albion
This is arguably the most attractive match of the second tier this weekend, and we expect strong performances to boot. However, the Baggies may just about edge this contest, taking advantage of more inconsistency from Luton who have just three home wins all season.
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Middlesbrough vs. Millwall (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Middlesbrough and Millwall square off on Saturday afternoon with both clubs looking to retain their places in the top six of the Championship standings.
Outside of the runaway top two, these sides have produced some of the best form in the last six fixtures, leaving Boro and the Lions in fifth and sixth position respectively.
We say: Middlesbrough 2-1 Millwall
Given the size of their defeat in the FA Cup, we do not expect Boro to be the same side that had regularly impressed before that defeat. Nevertheless, the home side should still possess that extra bit of quality in the final third to get over the line in front of their own supporters.
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Preston vs. Norwich (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Preston North End and Norwich City meet at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon with the clubs separated by just one point in the Championship standings.
However, each side have lost four of their last six games in the league, putting their positions in the top half of the table at considerable risk.
We say: Preston North End 1-1 Norwich City
Under a new manager, Norwich will be eager to impress, especially after their FA Cup exit last weekend. Nevertheless, Preston have recently got back on track, and we feel that a competitive low-scoring draw is the most likely outcome.
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Reading vs. QPR (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides only separated by goal difference in the middle of the Championship table will square off at the weekend, as Queens Park Rangers make the trip to take on Reading.
Having both failed to win either of their last two matches in England's second tier, the teams both sit on 36 points in 13th and 12th spots respectively, while the hosts fared better than their opponents in the FA Cup over the weekend.
We say: Reading 1-1 Queens Park Rangers
The two sides have experienced similar seasons thus far and will both be desperate for three important points to move closer to the playoff places, but we cannot quite pick a winner and see a share of the spoils as the most likely outcome.
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Sheff Utd vs. Stoke (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to extend their cushion at the top end of the Championship table, Sheffield United will take on Stoke City at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
The Blades currently sit in the automatic promotion spots with a nine-point lead over third-placed Blackburn Rovers, while their visitors have dropped to 18th place, and both sides come into the contest on the back of FA Cup wins at the weekend.
We say: Sheffield United 2-0 Stoke City
Stoke find themselves in a tough run of form heading into a particularly tricky test away at one of the league's strongest sides, and even with the Blades lacking a number of key players, we can only anticipate them once again triumphing on home turf on Saturday, with Ndiaye in particular expected to cause problems.
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Sunderland vs. Swansea (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Sunderland could move back into the top six of the Championship table by beating Swansea City at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
The visitors, meanwhile, would move level on points with their forthcoming opponents if they can claim an away victory.
We say: Sunderland 2-1 Swansea City
Sunderland clearly arrive into this Championship clash in better form, and we expect Mowbray's side to gain another victory in an entertaining match.
Only three teams have been involved in more goals at either end than Swansea this season, so goals certainly appear to be on the agenda at the Stadium of Light.
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Watford vs. Blackpool (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides fighting at opposite ends of the Championship table will do battle on Saturday, as Watford welcome Blackpool to Vicarage Road.
The hosts remained fourth after an important victory away at Norwich City in their last league outing, while the visitors find themselves in the bottom three but just a single point adrift of safety and travel on the back of an eye-catching FA Cup win.
We say: Watford 1-1 Blackpool
Watford are badly hit by injuries and lacking consistency recently, while Blackpool will arrive with a degree of renewed optimism and will likely see Saturday as a good time to play this Hornets side.
We fancy the Tangerines to galvanise and return to Lancashire with a commendable point at the weekend in their bid to climb out of the drop zone.
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Barney Corkhill
