Bristol v Reading

BRISTOL WIN

Nothing too scientific behind this prediction, just a feeling that Bristol are due a win.

Burnley v Barnsley

BURNLEY WIN

Barnsley just aren’t the same proposition away from Oakwell.

Coventry v Cardiff

DRAW

This one looks tight, the Ricoh is becoming a tougher place to go after Boothroyd’s arrival.

Doncaster v Derby

DONCASTER WIN

I continue to like the way Sean O’Driscoll’s side is evolving.

Hull v Sheffield United

HULL WIN

Too teams mired in mediocrity at the moment and in need of a lift. Hull to sneak what won’t be a thriller.

Leeds v Leicester

DRAW

Leicester, continuing to feel that “new manager bounce”, will earn a point.

Millwall v Portsmouth

DRAW

Improved Pompey will get something here.

Norwich v Crystal Palace

NORWICH WIN

Comfortable evening for the Canaries against struggling Palace.

Notts Forest v Middlesborough

FOREST WIN

Tough trip for managerless Boro.

Preston v Scunthorpe

PRESTON WIN

Preston will make use of home advantage to win a game with a relegation clash feel to it.

Swansea v QPR

SWANSEA WIN

Despite being an Rs fan, I can see the Liberty Stadium being where our unbeaten record goes.

Watford v Ipswich

WATFORD WIN

Watford will continue to defy expectations for just a bit longer.