MX23RW : Wednesday, December 18 18:07:50| >> :600:247948:247948:

Saturday's Championship predictions including Swansea vs. Southampton

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Championship fixtures, including Swansea vs. Southampton.


Swansea vs. Southampton (Saturday, 12.30pm)

Southampton manager Russell Martin during the match on September 2, 2023© Reuters

Southampton make the trip to South Wales to face Swansea City on Saturday looking for the win that would take them into second place in the Championship standings.

While Russell Martin's current side are targeting automatic promotion, his former club require maximum points to rejoin the race for the playoffs.

We say: Swansea City 1-2 Southampton


With a new head coach at the helm, Swansea will relish the chance to put on a show against the division's form side. However, we feel that Southampton will continue on their merry way, extending their prolonged unbeaten run with a hard-earned victory.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Blackburn vs. Huddersfield (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Blackburn Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson reacts on October 1, 2023© Reuters

Blackburn Rovers play host to Huddersfield Town on Saturday knowing that a victory is imperative to kick-start their campaign.

At a time when Rovers sit in 18th position in the Championship standings, Huddersfield make the trip to Ewood Park in 21st place.

We say: Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Huddersfield Town


This has all the making of being a pivotal game in each side's season, Tomasson aware of the potential consequences if his side suffer another defeat. However, we are backing Rovers to net a dramatic victory against a side that may be content with a share of the spoils from this contest.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Bristol City vs. Watford (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Bristol City manager Liam Manning reacts after the match on January 7, 2024© Reuters

Bristol City will be looking to build on their FA Cup exploits in midweek when they play host to Watford in the Championship on Saturday.

Despite there being five positions between these sides in the standings, ninth-placed Watford hold just a three-point advantage over their next opponents.

We say: Bristol City 1-1 Watford


Bristol City will be full of belief after upsetting West Ham in midweek, but it remains to be seen whether they can build on such a strong performance. With that in mind, do not be surprised to see if Watford manage to earn a share of the spoils, fresh from having a midweek off.

Our tipster partners are predicting an away win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Middlesbrough vs. Rotherham (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on October 7, 2023© Reuters

Looking to continue their assault towards the top-six places, Middlesbrough will welcome bottom side Rotherham United to the Riverside Stadium in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.

Boro recorded a comeback success in the capital against Millwall last time out, while the Millers were sentenced to another loss by a brilliant Stoke City free-kick.

We say: Middlesbrough 2-0 Rotherham United


Should Middlesbrough be able to keep their focus on Saturday's clash amid plenty of excitement surrounding their EFL Cup antics, Boro will be more than good enough to beat Rotherham.

The Millers have been harmless on their travels this term, and we cannot envisage that changing at the Riverside, despite the hosts' unprecedented number of absentees.

Our tipster partners are predicting an away win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Norwich vs. West Brom (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Norwich City manager David Wagner reacts on November 28, 2023© Reuters

Aiming to continue their unbeaten run across all competitions, Norwich City will welcome top-six hopefuls West Bromwich Albion to Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon in the Championship.

The Canaries secured their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a win over Bristol Rovers in the week, while the Baggies breezed past Blackburn Rovers in the league last Saturday.

We say: Norwich City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion


Norwich have shown their attacking prowess in recent away matches and should be relatively confident of earning a result on Saturday at Carrow Road.

West Brom are not as reliable on the road, but they should be good enough to force a share of the spoils with Wagner's Canaries this weekend.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Plymouth vs. Cardiff (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut reacts on August 6, 2023© Reuters

Cardiff City make the trip to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday looking for the win that they require to remain competitive in the Championship playoff race.

At a time when the Welsh outfit sit in 13th position in the standings, Plymouth are down in 19th spot and with a new head coach at the helm.

We say: Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Cardiff City


With Plymouth having lost some key men of late, this feels like somewhat of a walk into the unknown until they settle under Foster. That may hand Cardiff an opportunity to get a much-needed win on the board, even if it comes during the latter stages.

Our tipster partners are predicting an away win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


QPR vs. Millwall (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on January 6, 2024© Reuters

Aiming to avoid four-straight defeats at the beginning of 2024, Queens Park Rangers welcome London rivals Millwall to MATRADE Loftus Road for a Championship clash on Saturday afternoon.

The R's are embroiled in a battle for their second-tier status at the bottom of the league standings, while the Lions have moved away from danger in recent weeks under relatively-new management.

We say: Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Millwall


QPR have been woeful at Loftus Road this season and in recent weeks especially, but we feel that the likes of Chair and Willock could be able to fire the hosts to victory this weekend.

Millwall have lost back-to-back games over the past fortnight, and we believe that their losing run will continue in a highly-anticipated London derby on Saturday.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Sheff Weds vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl before the match on October 29, 2023© Reuters

Aiming to build on a fine run of form and a climb into the top six of the Championship table, Coventry City will travel to Hillsborough to take on Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend.

An eight-game unbeaten streak has seen the visitors climb into sixth spot while their hosts find themselves four points adrift of safety, despite a heavy defeat at the weekend, thanks to an improved run of their own.

We say: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Coventry City


Aside from the recent thrashing at St Mary's, Sheffield Wednesday are certainly full of renewed confidence under Rohl and should cause problems for the visitors, but Coventry City are in a strong run of their own and should have enough to outclass the Owls and extend their winning streak.

Our tipster partners are predicting an away win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Stoke vs. Birmingham (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Stoke City manager Steven Schumacher after the match on January 1, 2024© Reuters

Looking to continue their unbeaten start under new management, Birmingham City travel to the bet365 Stadium to face Stoke City on Saturday afternoon in the Championship.

The Potters recorded a narrow success at Rotherham United last weekend, while Blues squeezed into the fourth round of the FA Cup by defeating Hull City on Tuesday night.

We say: Stoke City 1-1 Birmingham City


Stoke will be of confident of doing the double over Birmingham after dominating the reverse fixture last month, but Blues should be a much sterner test with Mowbray at the helm.

The visitors have been notoriously poor on their Championship travels this term, but we are backing them to force a share of the points on Saturday.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match

ID:534281:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect17610:
Written by
Barney Corkhill
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd21145230111945
2Leeds UnitedLeeds21126337152242
3Burnley2111822681841
4Sunderland21117332171540
5Blackburn RoversBlackburn2011452517837
6Middlesbrough21104735251034
7Watford2010462926334
8West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom2171132416832
9Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds218582630-429
10Swansea CitySwansea217682322127
11Bristol City216962626027
12Norwich CityNorwich216873632426
13Millwall206772018225
14Derby CountyDerby216692626024
15Coventry CityCoventry216692730-324
16Preston North EndPreston2141162127-623
17Stoke CityStoke215792328-522
18Queens Park RangersQPR2141072127-622
19Luton TownLuton2164112337-1422
20Oxford UnitedOxford Utd2046102133-1218
21Cardiff CityCardiff2046101932-1318
22Portsmouth193882134-1317
23Plymouth ArgylePlymouth2045111942-2317
24Hull City2137111930-1116


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!