Swansea vs. Hull City (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Swansea City play host to Hull City on Saturday afternoon looking to move outside of the relegation places in the Championship standings.
As well as being within three points of mid-table, the home side are only two points adrift of Hull, who are on a three-match losing streak.
We say: Swansea City 1-1 Hull City
Given the amount of goals that Hull are conceding, it is difficult to back them with any great certainty. On the flip side, Swansea are struggling at the other end, and it could lead to a draw being played out in South Wales.
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Birmingham vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Birmingham City play host to Coventry City on Saturday afternoon looking to extend their winning streak in the Championship to three matches.
While Blues head into the Midlands derby sitting in 14th position, Coventry remain bottom of the standings and seven points adrift of safety.
We say: Birmingham City 2-1 Coventry City
Having earned a credible point at Luton in midweek, Robins will be optimistic about success in this contest. However, Birmingham are very much on a high right now, and we expect Eustace's team to battle their way to a hard-fought victory.
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Burnley vs. Bristol City (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams level on points in the top seven of the Championship standings will lock horns on Saturday when Burnley play host to Bristol City at Turf Moor.
The Clarets played out a score draw with Preston North End in midweek, while the Robins were beaten away at high-flying Norwich City.
We say: Burnley 2-2 Bristol City
Both Burnley and Bristol City will be looking to return to winning ways after failing to claim maximum points in midweek.
An entertaining encounter with plenty of goalmouth action is to be expected at Turf Moor, but with little to separate the two sides, a score draw could be on the cards.
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Huddersfield vs. Cardiff (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Managerless Huddersfield Town welcome Cardiff City to the John Smith's Stadium for their Championship encounter on Saturday.
While the hosts have won only one of their opening five home matches so far this season, the visitors have come out on top in only one of their first five away games.
We say: Huddersfield Town 1-1 Cardiff City
The two sides head into Saturday's contest off the back of contrasting results in midweek, but there is pressure on Huddersfield as they already sit five points adrift of safety.
A response is expected from the Terriers, however, and we can see them securing a hard-fought point on home soil.
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Luton vs. Blackburn (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Blackburn Rovers make the trip to Kenilworth Road for their Championship encounter against Luton Town on Saturday.
The Hatters are yet to win on home soil this season, while the visitors are looking to claim maximum points for the third successive game on the road.
We say: Luton Town 2-2 Blackburn Rovers
Although 15 places separate these two sides at present, a closely-fought contest is to be expected at Kenilworth Road.
Both teams have had plenty of joy in front of goal in recent weeks and we can see an entertaining score draw played out this weekend.
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Millwall vs. Blackpool (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams struggling for form in the bottom half of the Championship table will meet at The Den on Saturday when Millwall play host to Blackpool.
The Lions have won only one of their last six league games, while the Tangerines have won just two matches in their last eight.
We say: Millwall 1-1 Blackpool
Both Millwall and Blackpool will be fired up for Saturday's contest, as they look to return to winning ways and climb into the top half of the table.
However, with little to separate these two sides, a score draw could be on the cards at The Den.
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Norwich vs. West Brom (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Norwich City play host to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon looking to record a seventh successive victory in the Championship.
At a time when the Canaries sit in second position in the standings, West Brom are down in 20th spot with Steve Bruce battling to save his job at The Hawthorns.
We say: Norwich City 2-0 West Bromwich Albion
There may come a time when West Brom start performing far more consistency than they are right now. However, this fixture comes at the wrong time for the Baggies, and we can see nothing other than a relatively comfortable win for the Canaries.
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Preston vs. Sheff Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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On the back of a late win away at Swansea City in midweek, Championship leaders Sheffield United will look to stretch their unbeaten run to nine league games on Saturday, when they travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End.
Still serving a touchline ban, Preston boss Ryan Lowe will again watch from the stands after a 1-1 draw with Burnley on Tuesday, while their visitors managed to put a third straight victory on the board.
We say: Preston North End 0-1 Sheffield United
With Preston's faltering attack squaring off against the league's strongest defence other than their own, we do not anticipate the Lilywhites getting on the scoresheet and see the confident league leaders having enough to break down Lowe's men for a decisive goal and leave with a fourth straight win.
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QPR vs. Stoke (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City will both look to make it back-to-back Championship victories on Saturday, when they square off at Loftus Road.
The Potters scored a first win under the management of Alex Neil on Tuesday, while their hosts triumphed over Millwall in midweek.
We say: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Stoke City
Stoke should have a spring in their step after picking up a first win under their new boss, but Saturday brings a tough trip to a side full of confidence, and we back the hosts to prevail in what should be an interesting encounter.
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Watford vs. Sunderland (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Sunderland make the trip to face Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon looking to further strengthen their position in the Championship playoff places.
Although Watford are only one point adrift of the Black Cats, Rob Edwards is under pressure to turn around a sharp drop off in form since the start of the campaign.
We say: Watford 1-1 Sunderland
Sunderland will feel confident about taking advantage of what appears to be a lack of confidence and harmony in the Watford ranks. However, the Hornets still possess quality players, leading us to predict a competitive draw being played out at Vicarage Road.
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Wigan vs. Reading (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Wigan Athletic play host to Reading on Saturday afternoon as one of only five teams who have only suffered one defeat in the Championship this season.
However, despite the Latics recording three fewer defeats than their next opponents, Reading sit in fourth position in the standings.
We say: Wigan Athletic 1-1 Reading
Despite the difference in league positions, it is Wigan who currently have the momentum and deserve to be regarded as favourites for this contest. However, we feel that Reading will be able to bounce back with a share of the spoils, their first of the campaign.
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Middlesbrough vs. Rotherham (Saturday, 7.45pm)
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Rotherham United will look to continue their impressive start to the Championship season on Saturday, when they travel to the Riverside Stadium to take on Middlesbrough.
Following a defeat to Cardiff City, the hosts sit 21st in the table with just nine points from their nine games, with their newly-promoted visitors four points better off having played a game fewer.
We say: Middlesbrough 2-1 Rotherham United
Rotherham have certainly been the more impressive of the two teams this season, but Saturday still presents a tough challenge and we lean towards a home win.
Chris Wilder has a strong squad at the Riverside Stadium who are bound to come good sooner rather than later, and we see them having too much for a Millers side who may be slightly over-performing thus far, particularly on home turf.
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Barney Corkhill
