Championship

① Stockport County may sustain pressure, but Doncaster could hit on the break.

② Stockport's attack quality should tilt the scoreline in their favour late on.

③ An away win with goals from both sides is a likely scenario.

① Luton Town's home form should dominate this fixture.

② Northampton Town may create chances but struggle to finish.

③ A comfortable win for the hosts is likely.

① Preston's solidity at Deepdale provides an advantage against a mid-table Oxford side.

② Oxford's counter and set-piece threat could keep the score level.

③ A low-scoring draw is plausible given recent head-to-head and league form.

① Blackburn's pace in attack poses a problem for Portsmouth.

② Portsmouth's defensive resilience will be tested, but a clean sheet for Blackburn is plausible.

③ Expect a 2-0 win for Blackburn with a strong home performance.

① Hull City should dominate the midfield and ask questions of Millwall.

② Millwall's away threat needs to be contained, or this could be a balanced affair.

③ A 1-1 draw seems likely given both sides' defensive records.

① Bristol City look stronger at home and have the cutting edge to edge Coventry.

② Coventry's attacking pace could cause problems but may come up short.

③ Expect a 2-1 home win with a competitive battle.

① Charlton's form at home and cohesion should secure a win.

② Birmingham City have to be organised and opportunistic.

③ A 2-0 Charlton win aligns with their upward trajectory.

① Derby County's solidity at home favors a draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

② Both sides are capable of breaking the other down, but a stalemate is likely.

③ A 1-1 result matches recent results between these teams.

① Ipswich's intensity at Portman Road could trouble Leicester, but the visitors have quality.

② Leicester's squad depth and recent form should edge a tight contest.

③ Prediction: 1-2 to Leicester, with late goals possible.

① Sheffield United's home form and pace will test West Brom.

② If West Brom fail to score, the match becomes straightforward for Blades.

③ A 2-0 victory for Sheffield United is plausible.

① Swansea have the home edge and better balance against Stoke.

② Stoke's resilience could keep it tight and even.

③ A 1-1 draw fits both sides' current forms.

① QPR host a solid showing but Boro carry more threat on the break.

② Both defenses look capable of denying clean looks.

③ A balanced midfield battle should produce a hard-fought draw.

① Leicester City should edge Bristol City with a 2-1 win at home.

② Bristol City will push for a goal in a tight match.

③ Offense has the edge, but solid defense keeps it close.

① Millwall are expected to edge Derby County 1-0 in a tight contest.

② Derby will look to upset the hosts, but chances are limited.

③ A low-scoring clash with a decisive moment likely late on.

① Portsmouth and Swansea play out a balanced 1-1 stalemate.

② Hosts' defense will be tested by Swansea's attacking play.

③ A competitive match with shared goals throughout.

① Watford's quality could edge Wednesday in a 2-1 away win.

② Wednesday will look to start strong and control midfield.

③ The match should feature goals from both sides.

① Wrexham and Hull City are likely to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

② Both teams have the weapons to score, but defenses hold strong.

③ A tightly contested game with a late equalizer possible.

① Stoke's home form gives them the edge.

② Ipswich have firepower to trouble the defense.

③ Expect a competitive game with chances for both sides.