There is a full fixture list in the Championship on Saturday and several big games affect both ends of the table. The pressure to avoid the drop will be on both teams at Bramall Lane, as two former Premier League clubs go head-to-head.
Sheffield United v Derby (3pm)
This is a huge game in the battle for survival and a game the Blades really must win. United have not won in their last 12 games and the arrival of Micky Adams has done little to revive their flagging fortunes.
Having thrown away a 2-0 lead at Scunthorpe in midweek, they are given a chance to redeem themselves against the Rams. Derby have not won in their last nine games and a lack of firepower has seen them slip into the relegation tussle.
Match Bet: Sheffield United to win @ 13/10
Swansea v Leeds (12.45pm)
Second play sixth at the Liberty Stadium and this is a tough game to call, with two sides who have surprised many pundits this season. The Swans have lost just one of their last seven league games, although their record against fellow promotion hopefuls is not great – with recent defeats to Cardiff and QPR.
Leeds have only lost three of their 16 away league games to date and look a better side away from Elland Road, although their usually backline have conceded five goals in their last two games.
Match Bet: Both teams to score @ 4/5
Hull v Cardiff (3pm)
The Tigers are arguably the form team in the division, with Nigel Pearson’s men unbeaten in their last nine league games. They have only conceded eight goals at home – second best record in the league – and will be able to play on-loan Cardiff defender Anthony Gerrard against his parent club.
Cardiff are unpredictable at the moment, capable of beating anyone but equally capable of losing games they should win. The Bluebirds have lost just twice away from home but have only won once outside the Welsh capital (at Swansea) since mid-November.
Match Bet: Draw HT / Hull FT @ 9/2
Middlesbrough v QPR (3pm)
Boro are still threatened by relegation despite picking up in recent weeks and will offer QPR a stern test at the back. Tony Mowbray’s men have scored 13 goals in their last six games, including six in their last two, but have also been leaking them at the other end.
The Rs are far from their best at the moment, but if they continue to pick up points on their travels and win their home games, should have enough to go up automatically.
Match Bet: Draw @ 23/10
Millwall v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
Lions fans are still dreaming of a place in the Premier League, with Kenny Jackett’s men eight points outside the play-off zone. Their recent inconsistent form though looks likely to cost them with just one win in their last five games.
Forest have also been Jekyll and Hyde in recent weeks, with good results against Cardiff and QPR sitting alongside slip-ups against strugglers Scunthorpe and Preston.
Match Bet: Draw @ 11/5
Barnsley v Norwich (3pm)
The Tykes spoilt the party for Leeds in midweek and could do likewise against a Norwich team that has drawn its last two games. Barnsley have lost just three times at Oakwell, with their last home defeat coming back on Boxing Day.
The Canaries look to be hitting a blip and their home draw with Doncaster on Tuesday must have dented confidence. Although their away form has been good, the loss of injured defender Leon Barnett is a big blow.
Match Bet: Barnsley to win @ 19/10
Crystal Palace v Reading (3pm)
Both of these teams still have much to play for, with Palace just three points outside the drop zone and the Royals seven points from the play-offs.
Palace have gone eight games at home without conceding a goal and have not been beaten at Selhurst Park since October. Reading are unbeaten in three matches but the goals look to have dried up.
Match Bet: Palace to win 1-0 @ 15/2
Preston v Burnley (3pm)
North End are showing signs of recovery, but it may come too late in their battle for survival. Phil Brown’s men are still bottom despite draws against Watford, QPR and Nottingham Forest in their last three games.
Burnley are not out of the play-off picture and are on a three-game unbeaten run, but will find it hard to pick up a much-needed three points in this Lancashire derby.
Match Bet: 1-1 draw @ 11/2
Leicester v Coventry (3pm)
The Foxes’ defeat at Cardiff in midweek might prove costly, but they should get back to winning ways in this Midlands derby.
Sven’s men have only lost twice at home this season, while out-of-form Coventry have not won on their travels since November.
Match Bet: Leicester HT / Leicester FT @ 6/5
Bristol City v Scunthorpe (3pm)
The Robins look to have got themselves out of trouble at the bottom end of the table, but will face a resurgent Scunny team who have picked up seven points from their last three games.
The Iron’s away form is generally better than their home form and they will fancy their chances of picking up something from Ashton Gate.
Match Bet: Draw @ 12/5
Ipswich v Portsmouth (3pm)
Can only see this match going one way – a home win. Paul Jewell has turned around the Tractor Boys’ fortunes since taking charge at Portman Road and they should be too strong for a Pompey squad still struggling for numbers.
Match Bet: Ipswich to win @ 20/23
Doncaster v Watford (3pm)
Injury-ravaged Rovers shocked everyone with a 1-1 draw at Norwich in midweek and back on their home patch may now build on that. Although it is too late for the play-offs, Donny could take the points against a Watford team that has not won since January 15.
Match Bet: Doncaster to win @ 6/4
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