Norwich vs. QPR (Sunday, 12.30pm)
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In their 24th Championship game of the season, Norwich City are set to host Queens Park Rangers at Carrow Road on Sunday.
The hosts are 12th with 29 points and beat Millwall 2-1 on Boxing Day, while their opponents are in 17th place with 25 points and are six points clear of the relegation zone after losing 3-0 against Swansea City on Thursday.
We say: Norwich City 2-2 Queens Park Rangers
While Norwich have struggled for consistency in recent times, they have at least picked up good results at Carrow Road.
However, QPR's resurgence under Cifuentes could mean that the visitors will pose a difficult challenge on Sunday, and they may hold their hosts to a stalemate.
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Preston vs. Sheff Weds (Sunday, 12.30pm)
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Sheffield Wednesday will hope they can stay within striking distance of the Championship's promotion playoff spots on Sunday when they travel to face Preston North End at Deepdale.
Preston beat Hull City 1-0 on Thursday and are in 16th place with 26 points, while the visitors are in ninth place with 33 points, drew 3-3 with Middlesbrough on Boxing Day and are four points and three places from the final playoff spot.
We say: Preston North End 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Preston are unlikely to make Sunday's clash an easy encounter for Sheffield Wednesday considering they have not often lost at Deepdale.
Sheffield Wednesday's away form should give them confidence that they can eventually overcome their hosts, and it would not be surprising if they claimed all three points.
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Sheff Utd vs. West Brom (Sunday, 12.30pm)
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Both looking to avoid back-to-back defeats, Sheffield United will welcome West Bromwich Albion to Bramall Lane for a Championship contest on Sunday afternoon.
The Blades were beat on their own patch by title rivals Burnley on Boxing Day, whilst the Baggies were unable to earn anything from a trip to Derby County.
We say: Sheffield United 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
After a Boxing Day blip at home to Burnley, we are expecting Sheffield United to return to somewhere near their best at Bramall Lane versus the Baggies.
West Brom are at risk of sliding down the Championship in a state of limbo as they scramble to find Corberan's successor, an environment that does not bode well for hopes of success in Yorkshire this weekend.
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Blackburn vs. Hull City (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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In a match that will have effects on the race for promotion and the battle to stay in the Championship, Blackburn Rovers will welcome Hull City to Ewood Park on Sunday.
The home side are fifth with 38 points after 22 matchweeks and drew 2-2 with Sunderland on Thursday, while Hull are third last in 22nd place with 19 points and lost 1-0 against Preston North End on Boxing Day.
We say: Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Hull City
Blackburn's record at Ewood Park is far from flawless, and it is difficult to see them winning comfortably on Sunday.
Despite the hosts' mixed showings at home, Hull are in dire form and are also in the midst of an injury crisis, and this should make Blackburn strong favourites.
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Bristol City vs. Portsmouth (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Bristol City will look to claim a second straight win when they welcome Portsmouth to Ashton Gate for Sunday's Championship encounter.
Meanwhile, the relegation-threatened visitors will try to produce a response after they fell to a narrow defeat in their Boxing Day clash with Watford.
We say: Bristol City 2-1 Portsmouth
Bristol City have won two of their last three home matches, and we think they will enjoy another successful outing at Ashton Gate when they face a Portsmouth side that have lost four of their previous six away matches.
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Coventry vs. Millwall (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Looking to secure back-to-back wins, Coventry City will welcome Millwall to The Coventry Building Society Arena for a Championship battle on Sunday afternoon.
The Sky Blues managed a handsome home success on Boxing Day at the expense of Plymouth Argyle, whilst the Lions lost out at the home of Norwich City.
We say: Coventry City 2-0 Millwall
After battering the Green Army at The CBS Arena on Boxing Day, Coventry will be confident of repeating the trick against a Millwall side who do not travel well.
The Lions have suffered with a lack of direction under their interim management, and we believe that their final match of 2024 will end in an East Midlands defeat.
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Oxford Utd vs. Plymouth (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Two relegation rivals will face off when Oxford United welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Kassam Stadium for Sunday's Championship clash.
The U's will be looking to claim a second straight victory, while the Pilgrims will try to end a seven-game winless run.
We say: Oxford United 2-1 Plymouth Argyle
Oxford United will have renewed belief after beating Cardiff in Rowett's first game in charge, and we think the new manager bounce could propel them to another victory on Sunday, especially as Plymouth will be bereft of confidence after losing five of their last six matches.
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Stoke vs. Sunderland (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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In a potentially crucial clash in the Championship, promotion-chasing Sunderland travel to bet365 Stadium on Sunday where they take on relegation-threatened Stoke City.
The Potters are sixth last in 19th place with 22 points and lost 2-0 against Leeds United on Boxing Day, whereas Sunderland are fourth in the table with 44 points and drew 2-2 with Blackburn Rovers on Thursday.
We say: Stoke City 1-3 Sunderland
Sunderland's mixed record away from home suggests that they could encounter difficulties on Sunday, but it is difficult to see them dropping points against an under pressure Stoke City side.
The hosts are in poor form and while they might at times pose a challenge to the visitors, they are unlikely to avoid defeat.
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Swansea vs. Luton (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Swansea City will be aiming to make it successive wins in the Championship when they continue their campaign with a home fixture against Luton Town on Sunday afternoon.
The Welsh outfit are currently 10th in the Championship table, boasting 30 points from their opening 23 matches of the season, while Luton are 18th, only six points outside of the relegation zone, having had an underwhelming season to date.
We say: Swansea City 2-1 Luton Town
Luton's away form is so poor that it is difficult to back them despite the obvious quality in their squad; the Hatters should give their fans a goal to cheer, but we are expecting the hosts to secure all three points on Sunday.
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Watford vs. Cardiff (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Watford will be aiming to make it successive wins in the Championship when they continue their 2024-25 campaign with a home fixture against Cardiff City on Sunday afternoon.
Tom Cleverley's side are sixth in the Championship table, picking up 37 points from their opening 22 matches of the campaign, while Cardiff are 23rd, with the visitors only collecting 18 points from their 22 games this term.
We say: Watford 2-0 Cardiff City
Cardiff are yet to win on their travels this season, and they will be coming up against the team with the second-best home record in the Championship during the 2024-25 campaign, so we can only see one result on Sunday afternoon.
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Derby vs. Leeds (Sunday, 5.45pm)
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Promotion-chasing Leeds United will try to extend their four-game unbeaten run when they head to Pride Park for Sunday's clash with Derby County.
Leeds are sitting top of the Championship table on goal difference, while the Rams will enter the final game of 2024 in 14th position.
We say: Derby County 2-2 Leeds United
Derby have avoided defeat in three of their last four matches, and while they face an almighty test in their home clash against the league leaders, we think they will do enough to hold Leeds to a draw in their final match of the calendar year.
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Middlesbrough vs. Burnley (Sunday, 8.00pm)
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On Sunday, Burnley will attempt to claim a fourth consecutive victory when they travel to the Riverside Stadium for a meeting with playoff hopefuls Middlesbrough.
The Clarets are in third place in the Championship table, while the hosts are sitting just outside of the top-six in seventh place.
We say: Middlesbrough 2-2 Burnley
Burnley had to be content with a point when the two sides face off earlier this month, and while they may have won their last three matches, we think the Clarets may have to settle for another draw when they face a Boro side that have seen three of their previous five matches finish all square.
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Matt Law
