Leeds vs Arsenal - Arsenal to win
Leeds United were beaten 5-0 when the two sides met earlier in the season. The Peacocks are heading into this game with only one win in their last five league matches, with three draws and a late defeat away at Newcastle United.Arsenal recovered from their defeat against Manchester United at the Emirates with a win over Kairat Almaty in midweek. The Gunners still hold a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League, having also won five of their previous eight league matches.
Chelsea vs West Ham - Chelsea to win
The Blues secured an excellent midweek win over Napoli, which secured their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. Since his arrival, Liam Rosenior has seen his side lose only once, as Chelsea head into this game on a four-game winning streak, including consecutive league wins against Crystal Palace (1-3) and Brentford (2-0).West Ham United may have won their last three matches, but the Hammers have been poor defensively, with no clean sheets in 21 games, as they face a Chelsea side that has scored first in five of their last six games. The visitors have lost the previous four meetings between the two sides.
Blackburn vs Hull City - Hull City to win
Blackburn Rovers are struggling towards the bottom end of the Championship table, as the home side is in 22nd place in the league. Rovers are without a win in their last eight matches in all competitions and have lost two of their previous three league games with defeats to Ipswich Town (3-0) & Swansea City (3-1).Hull City are pushing for a potential automatic promotion place in the Championship, as the Tigers sit only five points behind the top two, with a game in hand. The away side are in fine form, with three straight league wins against Swansea City (2-1), Preston North End (0-3) and Southampton (1-2).
Millwall vs Sheffield United - Millwall to win
Millwall have the fifth-best home record in the Championship this season, with nine wins, two draws and four defeats from 15 matches. The Lions have been in impressive form, winning four of their last six league games, including victories over Charlton Athletic (4-0), Watford (0-2), Swansea City (2-1) & Bristol City (2-1).Sheffield United are without a clean sheet in their previous seven matches, as the Blades look to improve their form away from home. Chris Wilder’s men have lost four of their last five games on the road in the Championship, with consecutive losses against Southampton (1-0) & Charlton Athletic (1-0).
Ipswich vs Preston - Ipswich to win
Ipswich Town will be looking for an immediate response to their 3-1 defeat to Sheffield United last time out. The Tractor Boys have the second-best home record in the division, behind only league leaders Coventry City. Ipswich Town have won four of their last five league games, and the home side have won their previous seven home games in all competitions.Preston North End have lost their previous four matches in all competitions, with three straight defeats in the Championship. The Lilywhites have failed to score in each of those losses and have conceded seven goals in their last two league matches.
Wigan Athletic vs Lincoln City - Lincoln City to win
Following their midweek away defeat to Wycombe Wanderers, Wigan Athletic have now gone without a win in their last three games, which includes a 1-0 defeat at home to bitter rivals, Bolton Wanderers. The Latics have won only once in their previous five home league games.Lincoln City are in tremendous form, as the Imps are second in the league table with a comfortable six-point gap over nearest challengers Bolton Wanderers. The away side are unbeaten in their last 10 matches following their midweek home win against Bradford City (3-0).
Luton vs Blackpool - Luton Town to win
Luton Town’s home record in recent weeks should give them the added advantage of beating Blackpool this weekend. The Hatters are unbeaten at Kenilworth Road in their last eight home league matches, winning three of their previous five.Blackpool have conceded first in four of their last five matches. Ian Evatt’s side have suffered six defeats in their previous seven games in all competitions, with three straight defeats away from home in the league. The Tangerines were beaten at home in midweek by Stockport County (1-2).
