All Wednesday Sky Bet Championship matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings; watch Leeds United vs Sunderland live on Sky Sports Football from 7.30pm on Tuesday evening; Starts at 8 p.m
By David Prutton, EFL pundit and columnist
16:42, UK, Monday 8 April 2024
Millwall vs Leicester, Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. – live on Sky Sports Action
The early Neil Harris bubble seems to have burst a bit. At Millwall, they’ve not won for 4 years and are relegated to the highest three.
Leicester wins again, although not entirely convincingly. However, at this stage of the season, points matter and promotion is once more of their hands. The Foxes are winning here so I can keep the momentum going back to the Premier League.
Forecast: 1-2 (Sky Bet odds)
Sheffield Wednesday – Norwich, Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. – live on Sky Sports Football Red Button
Sheffield Wednesday scored an enormous win at QPR, which I actually didn’t expect. They are back to safety and need to get back on track and get just a few more wins.
However, Norwich shall be in good form after their victory over Ipswich. They are a dangerous opponent for anyone, but I feel it’ll be a draw.
Prediction: 1-1 (Sky Bet odds)
Leeds vs Sunderland, Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. – live on Sky Sports Football
It was an actual defeat for Leeds in Coventry, however it wasn’t terribly unexpected given it was such a difficult trip. They need to get back into shape quickly, remember.
It’s a pleasant game though as Sunderland are currently trying to make it to the top of the season. This must have been a victory for the hosts.
Prediction: 2-1 (Sky Bet odds)
Hull vs Middlesbrough, Wednesday, 19:45 – live on Sky Sports Football Red Button
Hull showed what they’ll do again in Cardiff with a really convincing victory and it’s a very important game for each teams who need an ideal end to the season to have any probability of creating the play-offs.
Middlesbrough picked up further victories and returned to the competition. But I do not think there shall be enough of them here to get three points in a row. The result’s a draw.
Prediction: 2-2 (Sky Bet odds)
Ipswich vs Watford, Wednesday, 19:45 – live on Sky Sports Football Red Button
You can understand the frustration of Ipswich fans after this result at Norwich. They were beaten however it was also very flat on Carrow Road. Kieran McKenna won’t be completely happy, you possibly can ensure of that.
Watford are still unbeaten under Tom Cleverley, with three draws following the win. However, the Tractor Boys tend to rally after a poor result. That’s why I feel it is a victory for the hosts.
Prediction: 2-1 (Sky Bet odds)
Swansea vs Stoke, Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. – live on Sky Sports Football
As Swansea slowly approach the top of the season, they need to watch out not to change into too complacent and fall into the relegation trap over the previous couple of weeks.
Stoke did well against West Brom, although they may have easily folded. There is a few resilience and determination in them which should help them get an excellent end in South Wales.
Forecast: 1-2 (Sky Bet odds)
The remainder of the midweek championship predictions
Plymouth vs QPR (19:45): 1-1
Preston vs. Huddersfield (19:45): 1-0
Southampton vs Coventry (19:45): 1-2
Birmingham vs Cardiff (19:45): 2-1
Bristol City vs Blackburn (19:45): 1-1
West Brom vs Rotherham (20:00): 2-0
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