One of the key matches is at Vicarage Road, where Watford come up against promotion hopefuls Cardiff City…

Watford v Cardiff (3pm)

The Hornets have already ended QPR’s unbeaten run this season and Malky McKay’s men are capable of throwing a spanner in the works of Cardiff’s promotion push. Although the Bluebirds gained a much needed win over Coventry, they have lost their last two away games and Watford, whose Boxing Day game at Ipswich postponed, will prove a tough nut to crack.

Match Bet: Watford to win @ 13/8

Coventry v QPR (12:15pm)

The Sky Blues currently occupy a play-off spot, but performances suggest that is a false position and the leaders will prove too strong for the home side. Having bounced back from consecutive defeats, Neil Warnock’s men will grind down a stubborn Coventry line-up, who struggle for goals – with just two in their last four games.

Match Bet: Draw HT/QPR FT @ 9/2

Leeds v Portsmouth (3pm)

Leeds are on a 10-game unbeaten run and are the in-form side in the division, but face a potential banana skin on Tuesday. Simon Grayson’s men have been more impressive away from Elland Road and they come up against a Pompey team that have already won four times on their travels this season.

Match Bet: Draw @ 5/2

Swansea v Barnsley (3pm)

This looks to have home win written all over it, with the Swans beaten just twice at home and eyeing a return to the top three. Brendan Rodgers’ men will be looking to bounce back from a hammering at QPR when they face a Barnsley team that have collected just eight points from a possible 27 on their travels.

Match Bet: Swansea to win 2-0 @ 11/2

Hull v Reading (3pm)

The Tigers are on an unbeaten run that stretches back to early November and are starting to find the net on regular occasions, with Jay Simpson bagging four in the last two games. Reading are also on a good run, though, with seven matches without defeat catapulting them up to seventh. Expect a tight affair.

Match Bet: Draw @ 23/10

Bristol City v Crystal Palace (3pm)

Both of these teams have struggled this season and both look doomed to battle against relegation, with just 13 wins in 44 matches between them. The Robins may have lost their last two, but they were tough away games at Hull and Reading, and they have won their last three at Ashton Gate without conceding a goal. Palace have only one once on their travels and the loss of loan striker James Vaughan is a huge blow.

Match Bet: Bristol City to win 2-0 @ 7/1

Burnley v Scunthorpe (3pm)

Burnley have won seven of their 11 home matches this term and should prove too strong for a Scunny side looking doomed to the drop. Although the Iron have won five times on their travels, the loss of Freddie Sears will hit them hard and the Clarets will prove too strong.

Match Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 4/6

Preston v Middlesbrough (3pm)
It’s bottom versus fourth bottom at Deepdale, with both teams showing signs of waking from their slumber in recent weeks. Preston are unbeaten in their last three (one win and two draws) while Boro recently defeated Cardiff and were unlucky to lose by the odd goal at Doncaster and Coventry.

Match Bet: Draw @ 23/10

Millwall v Leicester (3pm)
Two of the most inconsistent teams in the league meet at the New Den and every result is possible when the Lions face the Foxes. Millwall have not lost in five games, while Leicester have moved away from the bottom three, although they have lost their last three away games.

Match Bet: Millwall HT/Draw FT @ 14/1

Norwich v Sheffield United (3pm)
Two former Premier League teams meet at Carrow Road, but while Norwich continue to prosper, Sheffield United appear to be on a slippery slope. With no permanent manager and just seven goals scored away from home, the Blades look to be in trouble and the stats point to a home success.

Match Bet: Norwich to win @ 10/11

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