Sheffield United vs Millwall - Sheffield United to win
Sheffield United have the second-best home record in the Championship, with only three losses from 20 matches at Brammall Lane this season. The Blades have only lost once in their last six matches, with notable victories against Coventry City (3-1), Sheffield Wednesday (0-1) and Preston North End (1-0).
Millwall have not kept a clean sheet against the Blades in the last four meetings between the two teams. The visitors have lost their last two away games, with defeats against Sunderland (1-0) and Leeds United (2-0).
Norwich City vs Sunderland - Sunderland to win
Norwich City have only won once in their previous six league matches. The Canaries have suffered three defeats against the likes of Plymouth Argyle (2-1), Bristol City (2-1) and Sheffield Wednesday (2-3), while also losing three of the last four meetings between the two teams.
Sunderland are in great form coming into this game, as the Black Cats have only lost once in their previous six matches. Sunderland have won their last two games, with victories against West Bromwich Albion (0-1) and Millwall (1-0), and the home side have also picked up two further victories in their previous six against Cardiff City (2-1) and Sheffield Wednesday (1-2).
Derby vs Burnley - Burnley to win
Despite Derby County’s recent form, their record against Burnley places them at a disadvantage for this fixture. The Rams are winless in the last 14 meetings between the two sides, having lost four of the last six matches played. Derby County also lost their most recent league game against Swansea City (1-0).
Burnley are in exceptional league form, as the Clarets are unbeaten in their previous 27 matches in the Championship. Scott Parker’s side have won their last three league games, with victories against Coventry City (1-2), Bristol City (1-0) and Swansea City (0-2).
Bristol City vs West Brom - Bristol City to win
Bristol City have only lost once in their previous five matches and have won two of their last three league games, with victories against Watford (2-1) and Norwich City (2-1). The Robins have picked up 13 points from their last five home league matches and have won their last two matches at Ashton Gate.
Fellow playoff hopefuls, West Bromwich Albion, are now winless in their previous four matches following their defeat away at Sunderland (1-0) and another defeat against Norwich City (1-0).
Peterborough United vs Birmingham City - Birmingham to win
Peterborough United are coming into this game on the back of an embarrassing 4-0 loss to Northampton Town in the Nene Derby. The Posh have lost two of their previous three league matches, with a further defeat against Reading (3-1), and the home side have not kept a clean sheet in their previous three games.
Birmingham City are unbeaten in their last six matches, having also scored first in eight of their last nine games in all competitions. The Blues have recorded three consecutive wins heading into this game, wth victories against Barnsley (6-2), Bristol Rovers (1-2) and Shrewsbury Town (4-1).
Bolton vs Rotherham - Bolton to win
Bolton Wanderers have started to pick form in their last couple of games to aid their playoff push. The home side have collected six points from their previous two league fixtures, with victories against Bristol Rovers (1-0) and Wigan Athletic (0-1). Bolton’s home form is excellent, with five wins from their last six home league games.
Rotherham United have only won twice in their previous five league matches, having endured defeats against Wycombe Wanderers (2-3) and Crawley Town (0-4). The Millers have also only won twice in their last five fixtures away from home.
Coventry vs Portsmouth - Coventry to win
Coventry City are in great form overall, having won six of their previous nine league games and on home soil is where the Sky Blues have been particularly strong. Coventry City have won four of their last five home games, with victories against Sunderland (3-0), Stoke City (3-2) and Preston North End (2-1).
Portsmouth are coming into this game, following their 2-1 defeat to Millwall at the weekend. The visitors have lost three out of their previous five league matches, with further defeats against Plymouth Argyle (1-2) and Preston North End (2-1).
Barcelona vs Dortmund - Barcelona to win
Barcelona are in excellent form across all competitions. The home side are unbeaten in their previous 22 matches across all competitions, and the hosts ended their UEFA Champions League group phase unbeaten at home. Los Cules have won five of their previous six games, which includes a victory against Atletico Madrid (0-1), as well as further victories against Osasuna (3-0) and Girona (4-1).
Borussia Dortmund are without a clean sheet in their last six matches, which will not bode well against a side who have scored first in seven of their last eight games in all competitions. The visitors also have an unwanted record of no wins in their previous three matches against Barcelona.
