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Saturday's Championship predictions including Blackburn vs. QPR

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Championship fixtures, including Blackburn Rovers vs. QPR.


Blackburn vs. QPR (Saturday, 12.30pm)

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray on February 14, 2022© Reuters

Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers square off on Saturday afternoon with just two points separating the clubs in the Championship standings.

The Hoops moved ahead of their hosts in midweek to occupy third spot, but the two teams are still fighting for playoff positions rather than being focused on a bid for the automatic places.

We say: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Queens Park Rangers


Given the form of both teams and their respective places in the table, this can surely only be a cagey match. While Rovers need to end their winless streak as soon as possible, they, like their opponents, would not be against a draw from this contest.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Bournemouth vs. Stoke (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker on January 15, 2022© Reuters

Championship promotion contenders Bournemouth host a Stoke City side whose playoff hopes are rapidly fading away.

The Cherries are currently second in the table and two points ahead of third place, while the Potters are 14th and nine points behind the top six.

We say: Bournemouth 2-1 Stoke City


Bournemouth will be eager to make up for lost time and start chasing Fulham again, so we think the Cherries will continue their winning streak. Stoke were poor in midweek and are unlikely to derail Scott Parker's side.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Barnsley vs. Middlesbrough (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder on February 4, 2022© Reuters

Middlesbrough head into Saturday's fixture at Barnsley looking for the win which may move the club into the Championship playoff places.

Having prevailed in two of their last three fixtures, the bottom-of-the-table hosts now sit nine points adrift of safety with a game in hand.

We say: Barnsley 1-2 Middlesbrough


With Barnsley producing their best results of the season, this game should be a lot more competitive than it might have been several weeks ago. Nevertheless, that does not stop us from predicting a narrow win, albeit by a narrow scoreline.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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Birmingham vs. Huddersfield (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer celebrates scoring their first goal on January 30, 2022© Reuters

Huddersfield Town will aim to extend their unbeaten run to 17 games when they travel to struggling Birmingham City on Saturday.

The Terriers are currently fourth in the Championship table and four points inside the playoffs, while the Blues are 18th.

We say: Birmingham City 1-1 Huddersfield Town


With the two sides in very different veins of form, this game seems as if it can only go the way of Huddersfield. The Terriers left it late in midweek though, while Birmingham have been putting in performances without getting results, so we think it will finish level.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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Blackpool vs. Reading (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Reading's Michael Morrison talks to referee Robert Jones after Huddersfield's Danny Ward scored their third goal on January 22, 2022© Reuters

Reading interim manager Paul Ince will return to his former club Blackpool in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.

The Royals are currently 21st in the table but have put daylight between themselves and the relegation zone over the last week, while the Tangerines are 15th.

We say: Blackpool 0-1 Reading


With Blackpool struggling for form and Reading hoping to continue their new manager bounce under Paul Ince, we think the visitors might just nick the three points and move closer to safety.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Cardiff vs. Fulham (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Fulham's manager Marco Silva on February 12, 2022© Reuters

Fulham make the trip to Cardiff City looking to strengthen their commanding position at the top of the Championship standings.

The Cottagers head into Saturday's game sitting nine points clear of second spot, while the Bluebirds remain in 19th position after failing to win either of their last two encounters.

We say: Cardiff City 1-2 Fulham


Having pushed Huddersfield all of the way in midweek, Morison and his squad will fancy their chances of testing Fulham on home territory. However, despite their drop in form, the visitors still possess the superior firepower and we expect Silva's side to battle their way to a narrow victory.

Our tipster partners are predicting an away win.

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Coventry vs. Preston (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal on February 5, 2022© Reuters

Championship playoff contenders Coventry City host a Preston North End side whose own top six hopes have taken a hit over the last week.

The Sky Blues are currently ninth in the table and three points behind the playoffs, while the Lilywhites are four points further behind in 13th.

We say: Coventry City 1-1 Preston North End


With both clubs harbouring playoff ambitions, this should be a tight and tense game and we are finding it hard to pick a winner. Coventry are building momentum but Preston have become hard to beat under Ryan Lowe, so we think it will end level.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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Luton vs. Derby (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney on February 23, 2022© Reuters

Luton Town and Derby County will do battle at Kenilworth Road on Saturday in a game of major importance at both ends of the Championship table.

With 13 games left to play, the visitors sit eight points adrift of safety, while their hosts are just two points outside of the playoff places.

We say: Luton Town 2-1 Derby County


While Derby have continuously battled against the odds this season, they meet a Luton side full of confidence, and we do not see them leaving Kenilworth Road with anything on Saturday.

Jones's men are operating at the peak of their powers and, with a laser focus set on the playoff places, they will be gunning for another victory on home turf.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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Millwall vs. Sheff Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom on February 23, 2022© Reuters

Two of the Championship's form sides will do battle in London on Saturday, as Millwall welcome Sheffield United to The Den.

Thanks to a nine-game unbeaten run, the visitors have climbed into the top six of the league table, while the Lions have also won their last three matches.

We say: Millwall 1-1 Sheffield United


While Sheffield United may usually be favourites considering their eye-catching form and strong squad, they have been hit by a few blows recently, and, with The Den a notoriously tough place to visit, they may be content with a share of the spoils against a Millwall side also carrying momentum.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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Nott'm Forest vs. Bristol City (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper on February 6, 2022© Reuters

Promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest play host to Bristol City on Saturday afternoon needing to respond to posting two successive draws in the Championship.

While Forest now sit five points adrift of the playoff places, Bristol City are down in 16th position after their inconsistent form continued in midweek.

We say: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Bristol City


With little wrong with Bristol City's attacking form, this should prove to be a competitive affair. Nevertheless, with more at stake, Forest need to raise their game, and the end result could be a narrow victory courtesy of a late winner.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

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Peterborough vs. Hull City (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Peterborough United players celebrate after beating Hull City on October 20, 2021© Reuters

In his first game back in charge of Peterborough United, Grant McCann will lead the Posh into battle on Saturday against Hull City, who he left just a month ago.

He takes over with the side sat 23rd in the Championship table, eight points adrift of safety, while their visitors are 13 points clear of the bottom three in 20th spot.

We say: Peterborough United 2-1 Hull City


With Hull's poor form combined with the possible boost felt by Peterborough and McCann's first clash against Hull, we fancy the Posh to put an end to their winless run at the weekend.

The hosts have far more to play for currently and will know that Saturday must act as a platform to kick off an unlikely survival bid with three points.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 2.5 goals.

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