Oxford Utd vs. Bristol City (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Oxford United will look to maintain their unbeaten league record under Gary Rowett when they face a Bristol City side managed by former U's boss Liam Manning in Saturday's Championship contest.
Meanwhile, the Robins will be looking to claim back-to-back victories after getting the better of Blackburn in their most recent outing.
We say: Oxford United 2-1 Bristol City
Oxford have won all four of their home league games since Rowett took over the reins in December, and we think they will maintain that record by claiming a narrow win over a Bristol City side that have lost four of their previous seven Championship away matches.
> Championship preview: Oxford Utd vs Bristol City
Plymouth vs. West Brom (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Looking for their first league success since the departure of Wayne Rooney, Plymouth Argyle will host West Bromwich Albion at Home Park on Saturday afternoon in the Championship.
The Pilgrims have been the whipping boys of the second tier this campaign but managed a respectable point on the road last time out, whilst the Baggies are aiming for promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs.
We say: Plymouth Argyle 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
After a commendable draw at Sunderland last weekend, Plymouth should be confident of earning something from a clash with West Brom on Saturday.
The Baggies have not looked completely convincing under Mowbray just yet despite the 5-1 win over Portsmouth, and we feel that the visitors will be forced to settle for a point in Devon.
> Championship preview: Plymouth vs West Brom
Watford vs. Norwich (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Watford will look to bounce back from consecutive defeats when they welcome Norwich City to Vicarage Road for Saturday's Championship contest.
Meanwhile, the Canaries will head into the weekend in a positive mood after brushing past Swansea City in their most recent outing.
We say: Watford 2-2 Norwich City
While Norwich may have eased to all three points in their recent home game against Swansea, they have found wins much harder to come by on their travels, and with that in mind, we think they will have to settle for a point despite the fact Watford may be low on confidence following a poor run of form.
> Championship preview: Watford vs Norwich
Derby vs. Sheff Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to collect their first second-tier points of 2025, relegation-threatened Derby County will welcome Sheffield United to Pride Park for a Championship battle on Saturday afternoon.
The Rams have slipped towards the lower reaches of the division following a string of defeats in January, whereas the Blades are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League.
We say: Derby County 0-1 Sheffield United
Looking to avoid a seventh straight defeat in the Championship, Derby will be dreading the arrival of promotion favourites Sheffield United at Pride Park this weekend.
The Blades are without a number of first-team stars but should have more than enough quality to get over the line to three points in the East Midlands.
> Championship preview: Derby vs Sheff Utd
Hull City vs. Stoke (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Separated only by goal difference at the bottom end of the Championship table, Hull City and Stoke City will meet in an important contest at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
The two sides each lead the relegation zone by two points, with the hosts having climbed out of the bottom three thanks to an upturn in form.
We say: Hull City 2-1 Stoke City
Between Selles and Robins, it is the former who has made a better impact on his new side thus far, and with momentum growing in their climb away from the bottom three, we back Hull City to triumph again on home turf.
> Championship preview: Hull City vs Stoke
Leeds vs. Cardiff (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Leeds United will aim to extend their lead at the top of the Championship table on Saturday, when they welcome Cardiff City to Elland Road.
The hosts currently sit two points clear at the summit in the midst of an 11-match league unbeaten run, while their visitors have moved four points above the drop zone thanks to an unbeaten streak of their own.
We say: Leeds United 2-0 Cardiff City
Cardiff City do head into the weekend with renewed confidence and momentum, but few sides have managed to compete at Elland Road this season, and we back Leeds United to again show their superior quality at both ends of the pitch.
> Championship preview: Leeds vs Cardiff
Millwall vs. QPR (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Queens Park Rangers will look to bounce back from a defeat to Sheffield Wednesday when they make the short trip to the Den for Saturday's Championship clash with Millwall.
Meanwhile, the hosts will be aiming to record a third consecutive victory after claiming back-to-back wins on their travels.
We say: Millwall 1-1 Queens Park Rangers
The two sides played out a draw when they last faced off in September, and with just a point separating them in the league table, we think Millwall and QPR will produce another close-fought contest which could result in the spoils being shared.
> Championship preview: Millwall vs QPR
Portsmouth vs. Burnley (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Promotion-chasing Burnley will look to extend their 16-game unbeaten league run when they travel to Fratton Park for Saturday's meeting with Portsmouth.
Meanwhile, the relegation-threatened hosts will be looking for a positive response after losing their last two matches.
We say: Portsmouth 0-2 Burnley
Burnley have recorded 20 clean sheets in 29 league matches this season, and we think they will produce another resolute performance while carving out enough chances at the opposite end of the pitch to take all three points from Saturday's away fixture.
> Championship preview: Portsmouth vs Burnley
Sheff Weds vs. Luton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Sheffield Wednesday will welcome Luton Town to Hillsborough on Saturday for an important clash at both ends of the Championship table.
The hosts sit just three points outside of the playoff places, while their visitors find themselves three points adrift of safety in the midst of a seven-match winless run.
We say: Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Luton Town
Luton Town do possess more quality than their current league standing suggests, but the Hatters are low on confidence and Bloomfield is yet to get them climbing towards safety.
Given their poor record away from home and the Owls' growing momentum, with their sights set on the top six, we see a home victory as the most likely outcome at the weekend.
> Championship preview: Sheff Weds vs Luton
Swansea vs. Coventry (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Looking to halt a worrying four-game losing run across all competitions, Swansea City will welcome Coventry City to South Wales for a Championship clash on Saturday afternoon.
The Swans will be aiming to respond following a sobering defeat at Norwich City last time out, whilst the Sky Blues are striving to build on an excellent winning spell.
We say: Swansea City 1-2 Coventry City
Amid a poor run of form and the loss of their ever-present captain, we are expecting an unsettled performance from Swansea on Saturday afternoon.
Coventry arrive in South Wales looking to make it four wins on the spin the Championship, and we believe that the Sky Blues will pick up their fourth away success of the second-tier campaign.
> Championship preview: Swansea vs Coventry
Ben Knapton
