Middlesbrough vs QPR - Middlesbrough to win.
Middlesbrough closed the gap to five points from Coventry City with their midweek victory against Charlton Athletic. Kim Hellberg has enjoyed two consecutive wins as Middlesbrough manager, with the aforementioned win against Charlton Athletic and a comprehensive 4-1 win away at Hull City.
QPR have lost the last three meetings between the two sides, and away from home the away side have been suspect, losing twice to Norwich City (3-1) and Derby County (1-0) and drawing with Sheffield United (0-0).
Birmingham vs Charlton - Birmingham to win
Birmingham City’s strength has been their impressive home form, which has seen the Blues lose only once at St.Andrews in the league. The home side have won their last four games, with victories against Portsmouth (4-0), Millwall (4-0), Norwich City (4-1) & Charlton (2-1).
Charlton Athletic are in the midst of their worst run of form in the Championship, as the Addicks have suffered five straight losses against Middlesbrough (1-2), Coventry City (3-1), Stoke City (3-0), Southampton (1-5) & Wrexham (1-0).
Accrington vs Bromley - Bromley to win
Despite Accrington Stanley’s recent form, which has seen them go unbeaten in six, the home side have only won 50% of those matches. Accrington Stanley have lost more games than they have won this season, with a record of six wins, six draws and seven losses.
Bromley are having a fine season, with the visitors for this fixture in fourth place in League Two with 33 points. Bromley have won three of their last four league games, with wins against Crawley (3-1), Salford City (2-0) & Barrow (2-1).
Walsall vs Shrewsbury Town - Walsall to win
Walsall have been strong at home in front of the raucous crowd at the Poundland Bescot Stadium, with six wins from nine, and the home side currently sits at the top of League Two after 19 matches played. Walsall’s recent home game provided an excellent result for the Saddlers, recording a 301 win against Bromley.
Shrewsbury Town are towards the end of the league table, having picked up 18 points from 19 matches, while conceding 32 in the process. Away from home, the Shrews have been poor away from home, with no wins in their last five and three defeats against Fleetwood Town (3-1), Crewe (3-1) and Harrogate Town (2-0).
Luton vs Port Vale - Luton to win
Luton Town are coming into this game with no defeats in three matches, following two draws against Leyton Orient (1-1), Bolton Wanderers (1-1) & a win against Huddersfield (2-1). The Hatters are also unbeaten in their last three games at home under Jack Wilshere. Port Vale have been poor away from home in the league, as the visiting side for this fixture have lost their last three league games away from home with defeats to Lincoln City (1-0), Bolton (4-0) & Wigan Athletic (1-0).
Coventry vs Bristol City - Coventry City to win
Coventry City have the best home record in the league, as the league leaders have won seven of their nine games at home, while drawing twice. Frank Lampard's side comes into this game having won four of their last six matches in the league, following a 1-1 draw against Preston North End. Bristol City's form has been relatively mixed, with the side having picked up only one win in their last four matches, with two defeats to Millwall (0-1) & Wrexham (2-0).
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town - Ipswich Town to win
Leicester City have struggled compared to early-season expectations this season, as the home side are 13th in the Championship after 20 games played. The Foxes have been poor at home this season, only winning once at the King Power Stadium since August. Ipswich Town are in good form, which has led to the Tractor Boys' rise up the league, with the away side unbeaten in their last three matches. Ipswich Town have picked up seven points from their last three games, with wins against Stoke City (1-0) & Coventry City (3-0).
Arsenal vs Wolves - Arsenal to win
Premier League leaders, Arsenal, are undoubtedly the favourites for this fixture as they host a Wolves side stuck on two points at this stage of the season. The Gunners suffered an away defeat against Aston Villa last time out; however, at the Emirates, the Gunners remain the only unbeaten home side in the division, with six wins and a single draw. Wolves have been utterly woeful this season, and following the 4-1 home defeat against Manchester United, the away side have now suffered nine straight defeats in all competitions and remain without a win in their last 11 matches.
