Norwich vs. Middlesbrough (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Norwich City will be aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Championship table when they host Middlesbrough on Saturday.
The Canaries are currently six points clear of second place Swansea City, while Boro are three points behind the playoffs in seventh.
We say: Norwich City 2-0 Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough's squad is being stretched by injuries at the moment, and Norwich are sure to be tough opposition this weekend. The Canaries will dominate possession and could emerge quite comfortable victors as they continue their push for promotion.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
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Birmingham vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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The landlords host the tenants as Birmingham City meet Midlands rivals Coventry City in the Championship at the weekend.
The Sky Blues have been using St Andrew's as their 'home' stadium this season but will be the away team on Saturday afternoon.
We say: Birmingham City 0-1 Coventry City
Very little separates these two clubs in geographical location or in the Championship table so a close game is in store. However, Coventry are in better form and playing at St Andrew's should cancel out their poor away record so we think that the Sky Blues will snatch a narrow win.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Blackburn vs. Luton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two of the Championship's most inconsistent sides go head to head on Saturday as Blackburn Rovers host Luton Town.
Both clubs have shown plenty of promise this season but have not performed regularly enough to mount a playoff push and sit 10th and 13th in the table respectively.
We say: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Luton Town
Given that these two sides are close together in the table and have both had unpredictable seasons to date, this is a tough one to call. Blackburn have more attacking quality, but Luton are not easily overawed and could take a point from Ewood Park.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Brentford vs. Wycombe (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Brentford play host to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday afternoon looking to extend their unbeaten record in the Championship to 18 matches.
Meanwhile, the visitors head into this contest sitting 10 points adrift of safety, albeit with two games in hand on 21st-placed Derby County.
We say: Brentford 3-0 Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe showed against Spurs that the enforced break may benefit the squad in the long run. Nevertheless, it is difficult to back any second-tier side against Brentford right now, and we expect the Bees to ease to victory with minimal fuss on Saturday afternoon.
Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.
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Cardiff vs. Millwall (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Cardiff City will be out to build on a hard-earned point in Mick McCarthy's first game in charge when they play host to Millwall on Saturday afternoon.
The sides enter this game at the Cardiff City Stadium level on 30 points apiece and are closer to the relegation zone than the playoff places.
We say: Cardiff City 1-1 Millwall
Cardiff put an end to their losing run last time out and will now be looking to get some victories on the board. Millwall, too, could do with returning to winning ways if they are to move up the division.
Recent results in this fixture suggest that both teams may end up disappointed, though, with everything pointing towards a draw.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Derby vs. Bristol City (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Derby County welcome Bristol City to Pride Park on Saturday afternoon looking to record their third successive victory in the Championship.
Meanwhile, the visitors have picked up two wins in three matches, putting the club within touching distance of the playoff places with a game in hand.
We say: Derby County 1-1 Bristol City
Both managers will be eager to collect maximum points at the weekend as they bid to improve their fortunes at opposite ends of the table. However, we see this contest ending in a share of the spoils after a competitive encounter between two teams playing with confidence.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Huddersfield vs. Stoke (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Huddersfield Town and Stoke City head into their encounter at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday afternoon having both struggled for form during 2021.
While the home side have recorded four successive defeats in the Championship, the Potters have dropped out of the playoff picture after six games without success.
We say: Huddersfield Town 1-1 Stoke City
With both sides wary about recording another defeat at the weekend, we do not expect the most entertaining of fixtures in Yorkshire. Goalmouth action could be few and far between, and it would come as a surprise if this fixture did not end in a low-scoring draw.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Nott'm Forest vs. Barnsley (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Nottingham Forest welcome Barnsley to the City Ground on Saturday afternoon looking to move clear of the Championship relegation zone.
Meanwhile, the visitors are without a win in four matches, their worst run of form in the second tier since the arrival of Valerien Ismael in October.
We say: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Barnsley
The manner of their defeat at Swansea will concern Hughton, and it may lead to a tentative performance from the home side. With Barnsley having gotten back on track over the past week, they could take full advantage of any lack of belief in the Forest backline.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Rotherham vs. Swansea (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides in good form but at opposite ends of the table meet in the Championship on Saturday as Rotherham United host Swansea City.
Both teams are currently on their longest unbeaten runs of the season so far, but the Millers remain in the relegation zone while the Swans are second.
We say: Rotherham United 1-2 Swansea City
Rotherham's new-found confidence will truly be put to the test here and this should be a closer game than it perhaps looked a few weeks ago. Nonetheless, we cannot see past the quality in Swansea's side so we are backing the visitors to take all three points.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Sheff Weds vs. Preston (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Relegation-threatened Sheffield Wednesday welcome playoff-chasing Preston North End to Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.
The Owls are still playing catch-up following a six-point deduction at the start of the season and are six points from safety with a game in hand.
Opponents Preston are in 11th place, meanwhile, and are six points adrift of the top six with a little under half of the season to go.
We say: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Preston North End
Wednesday appear to have lost their momentum following back-to-back losses in all competitions, whereas Preston can be happy with their recent form.
The Lilywhites have won three in a row against Wednesday in the league and we are backing them to extend that winning run this weekend.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Barney Corkhill
