The Championship has entered the final run in, with matters at the top and the bottom far from resolved. The battle at the top is fascinating and Tuesday’s schedule could prove crucial, with the game of the night coming at the Cardiff City Stadium…

Cardiff v Leicester (7.45pm)

Dave Jones’ men have slipped to fourth in the table after defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday and there is every chance they will find themselves in sixth on Tuesday night. Despite an impressive array of strikers, goals seem to be the problem for Cardiff at present with just four goals in their last four games. They have also won just one of their last three home games and that was a late success over struggling Scunthorpe.

In contrast, the Foxes continue to go from strength to strength and have won their last five league games. Sven’s men have not lost on the road since mid-December and could do the double over Cardiff this season.

Match Bet: Leicester to win @ 9/5

Nottingham Forest v Preston (7.45pm)

It’s second against bottom at the City Ground and ordinarily you would have this down as a certain home win…..but don’t be so sure! Forest have been impressive of late, with just one defeat in their last 12 games, but their recent slip-up came against another struggling team – Scunthorpe.

Preston are improving, highlighted by draws with QPR and Watford, and having strengthened defensively are likely to prove a tough nut to crack.

Match Bet: Draw HT/Forest FT @ 3/1

Scunthorpe v Sheffield United (7.45pm)

This is a huge game at the bottom end of the table and a defeat will send the losers further towards League One. For that reason alone, there’s every chance this could be a draw.

Scunny are another side that have improved of late, with four points in their last two games. But a lack of firepower, coupled by the Blades’ need to stop the rot, could see a share of the spoils.

Match Bet: Draw @ 23/10

QPR v Ipswich (8pm)

The table toppers have stuttered slightly in the last fortnight, with draws against Forest and Preston, but are still firm favourites to go up. Neil Warnock’s men have lost just once at home this season, but they will face a tough test on Tuesday against arguably the in-form team in the division.

Ipswich have lost just one of their seven league games since Paul Jewell took charge and will welcome back Jimmy Bullard after he sat out the 1-1 draw with Hull on Saturday.

Match Bet: Draw @ 12/5

Leeds v Barnsley (7.45pm)

Leeds remain on an unbeaten run, which has now stretched to six league games, and Barnsley are highly unlikely to end that on Tuesday.

It’s a surprise that Simon Grayson’s men have lost four times at fortress Elland Road this season, but they should take the spoils in this Yorkshire derby against a Barnsley team who have won just three times away from Oakwell.

Match Bet: Leeds to win 2-1 @ 7-1

Derby v Hull (7.45pm)

Nigel Clough is under immense pressure at Pride Park and a fourth-straight home defeat may single the end of his tenure. The Rams are seven points outside the relegation zone, while their opponents are seven points off the play-offs.

The Tigers are on an eight-game unbeaten run and are looking for a double over Derby after defeating them 2-0 at the KC Stadium back in September.

Match Bet: Matt Fryatt to score at anytime for Hull @ 11/8

Norwich v Doncaster (7.45pm)

The Canaries secured a crucial point at Leeds on Saturday, highlighting their steel for a promotion battle. Paul Lambert’s have not lost at home in the league since December 11 and they are up against the most out-of-form side in the Championship.

Rovers have lost their last four games, failing to score in any of those matches and conceding 12 goals and couldn’t ask for a tougher midweek trip.

Match Bet: Norwich to win with -1 handicap @ 6/5

Reading v Millwall (8pm)

Both of these teams have play-off aspirations, but stuttering form over the last couple of months is likely to see both miss out on the top six.

These two are pretty evenly matched on paper, but home advantage should just give Reading the edge.

Match Bet: Reading to win @ Evens

Coventry v Swansea (7.45pm)

An away win looks the most likely result at the Ricoh Arena, with Coventry’s season fizzling out and the Swans firmly in the battle for a top-two spot.

The Sky Blues may have had the weekend off, but Swansea will be buoyed by their 3-0 drubbing off Doncaster.

Match Bet: Total Goals 2-3 @ 10/11

Portsmouth v Crystal Palace (7.45pm)

Pompey are unbeaten in their last three games and look to be safe from the drop, but their opponents are still battling for survival.

Palace are now five points above the drop zone, after a crucial win over Sheffield United, and a point at Fratton Park could be another step towards safety.

Match Bet: Draw @ 5/2

Watford v Bristol City (7.45pm)

Both of these teams still have something to play for, but both look like finishing in mid-table due to inconsistent form.

Home advantage is likely to see Watford edge the game, although the Robins are capable of snatching something on their best form.

Match Bet: A goal in both halves @ 4/7

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