Bristol City vs Sheffield Wednesday - Bristol City to win
Bristol City should be the favourites for this fixture, given the form of the visitors. The Robins have won three of their previous five matches at Ashton Gate, with wins against Watford (5-1), Portsmouth (5-0) and Middlesbrough (2-0). The home side are unbeaten in the last three league meetings between the two sides.Sheffield Wednesday are destined for League One, as the Owls sit rooted to the bottom of the Championship. The visitors have lost their last five matches in all competitions, and in the league, the Owls have not registered a league win since September, when they beat Portsmouth away from home.
Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town - Ipswich Town to win
Sheffield United have lost their last three matches, with defeats to Southampton (1-0), Charlton Athletic (1-0) and a loss in the FA Cup to Mansfield Town (3-4). The Blades have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches in all competitions.Ipswich Town are in fine form, as the Tractor Boys are only two points behind Middlesbrough in the league standings, with a game in hand. Ipswich Town have won their last five matches in all competitions, with four straight league wins against Bristol City (2-0), Blackburn Rovers (3-0), Oxford United (2-1) and Coventry City (0-2).
Bolton vs Leyton Orient - Bolton to win
Bolton’s recent away win against bitter rivals Wigan Athletic (0-1), and the Trotters followed that up with a 0-0 draw against playoff-chasing Stevenage. Bolton Wanderers have been strong at home this season, with only one loss in 13 matches on home soil and conceding just seven goals in 13.Leyton Orient have been struggling defensively, with no clean sheets in their last 10 matches in all competitions. The visitors have lost their last three league games away from home with defeats to Luton Town (3-0), Peterborough United (1-0) and Barnsley (3-2).
Reading vs Barnsley - Reading to win Reading have won four of their last six league matches, with victories against Stockport County (1-0), Burton Albion (2-0), Plymouth Argyle (1-4) and Luton Town (3-2). The Royals have scored first in five of their last six matches and having won their last three home league fixtures.Barnsley beat Blackpool in their last league fixture; however, the Tykes have lost three of their previous five league games, including defeats to Exeter (3-0), Mansfield Town (2-3) and Lincoln City (0-2). Conor Hourihane’s side have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches in all competitions.
Bromley vs Swindon - Bromley to win
The top two in League Two meet on Saturday, as Bromley look to extend their lead at the top. Bromley are unbeaten in their last eight matches, having won seven with notable victories against Crawley Town (1-3), Newport County (2-1) and Tranmere Rovers (0-2). The league leaders have the best home record in the division, with eight wins and four draws.Swindon Town head into this game having suffered two defeats in all competitions. Coincidentally, the Robins had lost both matches to Salford City and both by a 3-2 scoreline in the league and the FA Cup. The away side have not kept a clean sheet in their last three matches.
Manchester City vs Wolves - Man City to win
At home in the Premier League, Manchester City are still going strong with 26 points from a possible 33, only league leaders Arsenal having a better home record. Wolves are yet to break their seal away from home, though, with the side losing eight of their 11 games on the road and drawing three. Rob Edwards' side has lost the last four meetings between the two clubs.
Hull City vs Swansea City - Hull City to win
Hull City are coming into this game in good form, following their midweek win against Preston North End (0-3). The Tigers are now unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, with a 2-1 win against Southampton and a penalty shootout victory against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup.Swansea City’s league form has improved under Vitor Matos; however, the Jacks’ record away from home still needs improvement. The away side have lost four of their last five league games on the road, with a recent defeat against Millwall (2-1).
MK Dons vs Shrewsbury - MK Dons to win
MK Dons have an incredible run at home this season, with the home side having won five of their last eight matches on home soil, remaining unbeaten. The hosts for the fixture have not lost a home league game since the 20th of September, where they were beaten by Accrington Stanley.Shrewsbury Town have conceded first in seven of their previous eight matches. The Shrews have lost four of their last five league games, with defeats to Grimsby Town, Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town and Chesterfield.
