Blackpool vs. Nott'm Forest (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Nottingham Forest square off against Blackpool on Saturday afternoon looking for the victory which could move the club into the Championship playoff places.
While the visitors are in ninth position and return from the international break with several games in hand, Blackpool are 13th and nine points adrift of the top six.
We say: Blackpool 1-2 Nottingham Forest
With only victories likely to be enough from here, we expect an attack-minded performance from Blackpool on Saturday afternoon. Nevertheless, even with the international break, Forest have the momentum, and we feel that Cooper's side will edge this contest by the odd goal in three.
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Bournemouth vs. Bristol City (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Bournemouth play host to Bristol City on Saturday afternoon looking to strengthen their position in the Championship automatic places.
With games in hand, the Cherries hold a six-point advantage in second position, whereas Bristol City are down in 18th spot after a dismal campaign.
We say: Bournemouth 4-1 Bristol City
While Bournemouth cannot claim to be in good form, there were certainly very promising signs during the Huddersfield contest. With that in mind, we expect the Cherries to pick up where they left out, cruising to a victory over opponents who cannot wait for the season to end.
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Barnsley vs. Reading (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Barnsley and Reading meet at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon in a potentially decisive game in the Championship relegation battle.
With Derby County and Peterborough United nearly cut adrift, it may be considered a straight shootout between these two clubs to survive. The Royals are currently 21st in the table, five points ahead of the Tykes in 22nd.
We say: Barnsley 1-1 Reading
With survival on the line, this game should be a nervy and tense affair with both sides likely to be cautious with their approach. Reading have more quality but Barnsley have been hard to beat at Oakwell recently so we think it will end level.
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Cardiff vs. Swansea (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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The 114th South Wales derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City takes place on Saturday afternoon, but very little is at stake apart from bragging rights in this meeting.
The two clubs are separated by just two points in the Championship table – the Bluebirds are 17th and the Swans are 16th – with both clear of relegation danger.
We say: Cardiff City 2-1 Swansea City
Cardiff head into the derby in much better form and we think the Bluebirds will come out on top to stop their rivals doing the league double over them. Steve Morison is getting the best out of his team and they could end the season strongly.
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Coventry vs. Blackburn (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Blackburn Rovers make the trip to Coventry City on Saturday afternoon knowing that they desperately require three points to remain in the Championship playoffs.
The home side, down in 11th position, are six points adrift of the visitors with a game in hand, providing the Sky Blues with an opportunity to catapult themselves back into the race for promotion.
We say: Coventry City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
This feels like a contest between two teams who can only be classed as outsiders for promotion, and how the game pans out will be down to mentality. The home side have more reason to throw caution to the wind, something which we feel will lead to the Sky Blues claiming a potentially-pivotal win.
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Derby vs. Preston (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Time is running out for Derby County to save their season ahead of their home fixture against Preston North End on Saturday.
The Rams are currently bottom of the Championship table and eight points adrift of safety, while the Lilywhites sit 14th.
We say: Derby County 1-0 Preston North End
With Derby proving hard to beat on home turf and Preston having little left to play for, we are backing the Rams to give their survival hopes a boost with a hard-fought win. Wayne Rooney's side have shown that they should never be written off.
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Luton vs. Millwall (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Luton Town will hope to continue their remarkable Championship playoff push at home against a Millwall side who still have hopes of the top six themselves.
The Hatters are currently third in the table, while the Lions are 10th and four points behind sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers.
We say: Luton Town 1-1 Millwall
Both teams will be stronger squad-wise than they were before the international break with players returning from injury, so the two managers will feel this is a good chance to set the tone for the final eight games. We think that it will be a tight game and predict that it will finish level.
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Peterborough vs. Middlesbrough (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Middlesbrough make the trip to Peterborough United on Saturday afternoon knowing that victory could move the club into the Championship playoff places.
At a time when Boro are pushing for a return to the Premier League, Peterborough are seven points adrift of safety down at the other end of the standings.
We say: Peterborough United 1-2 Middlesbrough
On the back of their surprise success last time out, Peterborough will be full of confidence ahead of a must-win fixture. However, we feel that Boro's extra quality will eventually shine through, potentially collecting all three points during the closing stages when Posh are torn over whether to take risks.
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QPR vs. Fulham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Fulham make the shortest of trips to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon knowing that victory will put the club on the brink of securing promotion to the Premier League.
At a time when the leaders sit 14 points clear of third position, QPR have dropped down to eighth spot in the Championship standings, a consequence of losing four of their last five league fixtures.
We say: Queens Park Rangers 0-2 Fulham
The international break undoubtedly came at the right time for a QPR side who now look alarmingly short of confidence. Nevertheless, a fixture with Fulham has come at the wrong time, and we expect the Cottagers to produce a professional performance and collect all three points.
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Stoke vs. Sheff Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Championship playoff hopefuls Sheffield United travel to Stoke City on Saturday afternoon as the race for the top six enters its final stretch.
The Blades are currently fifth in the table, two points ahead of seventh-placed Middlesbrough who have played one game less. The Potters sit 15th.
We say: Stoke City 1-2 Sheffield United
With Stoke having very little to play for, Sheffield United should be able to take control of this game and we think the Blades will be victorious. The international break will have provided the perfect opportunity for Paul Heckingbottom's side to recharge as they aim to secure a top-six spot.
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Barney Corkhill
