Brentford vs Burnley - Brentford to win
The Bees head into Saturday's clash on the back of five wins from their last eight matches across all competitions and having only lost once at home so far this season. Burnley have lost six of their last eight outings in league and cup, and have only managed to win once on the road so far this season. Five of Scott Parker's side's six away games in the Premier League have ended in defeat. The Clarets have suffered three straight defeats in the Premier League with losses to Chelsea (0-2), West Ham United (3-2) & Arsenal (0-2).
Manchester City vs Leeds United - Manchester City to win
Despite consecutive defeats against Newcastle United (2-1) & Bayer Leverkusen (0-2), the Citizens have been strong in the Premier League with five wins from their previous seven matches with wins over Liverpool (3-0), Bournemouth (3-1), Everton (2-0 & Brentford (0-1). Leeds United have lost five of their previous six Premier League matches, including three straight defeats against Aston Villa (1-2), Nottingham Forest (3-1) & Brighton & Hove Albion (3-0).
Coventry City vs Charlton Athletic - Coventry City to win
League leaders Coventry City recorded a significant victory against Middlesbrough in midweek (2-4) to extend their lead at the top to 10 points. Frank Lampard’s side have won their last four league games, with further wins against West Brom (3-2), Stoke City (0-1) & Sheffield United (3-1). Nathan Jones’ side have now gone three games without a win, following consecutive defeats against Stoke City (3-0), Southampton (1-5) & Wrexham (1-0).
Millwall vs Southampton - Southampton to win
Millwall’s league form has been rather indifferent heading into this game, with the Lions having only won once in their last five league matches, with two defeats against Portsmouth (3-1) and Birmingham City (4-0). Caretaker manager Tonda Eckert has done nothing to harm his chances of landing the permanent position at Southampton, having led the Saints to a fourth consecutive victory under his tenure following their 3-0 win against Leicester City.
Middlesbrough vs Derby County - Middlesbrough to win
Middlesbrough have one of the strongest home records in the Championship, with 17 points gained from 24 available. The home side has only lost once in their previous five home games, with notable victories against Birmingham City (2-1) & Ipswich Town (2-1). Derby County's record at the Riverside is poor, as the Rams have not recorded a win away at Middlesbrough since 2017.
Doncaster Rovers vs Peterborough United - Peterborough United to win
This fixture could be pivotal in the relegation battle at the bottom of League One, as Doncaster Rovers host Peterborough United. Grant McCann will be hoping to end a winless run of 10 matches in League One against the former club he served as a player and then later on as manager. Peterborough United fell to their first defeat under Luke Williams against Stevenage in midweek, but to provide context, it’s been a great start for the former Swansea City manager, with four wins from his first five games at the Weston Homes Stadium.
Salford City vs Crawley Town - Salford City to win
Salford City have been relatively strong at home this season, and the hosts have won three of their previous five matches at home, with wins against Tranmere Rovers (3-1), Swindon Town (3-2) & Oldham Athletic (1-0). Crawley Town have picked up only one win in their last five matches in all competitions, having drawn their last two league games against Accrington Stanley (1-1) & Gillingham (2-2), while suffering a 2-1 defeat to Peterborough United in the EFL Trophy.
Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town - Colchester United to win
Colchester United are heading into this game with three straight wins in all competitions, with impressive wins over Notts County (1-3) and Walsall (0-2) while beating Fulham's U21 side in the EFL Trophy (2-0). Cheltenham Town have lost two of their last three league matches heading into this game, with defeats against Notts County (1-2) and Tranmere Rovers (3-2).
