- Derby have lost their last six Championship matches
- Stoke have won only one of their last 15 league games
- Leeds have conceded just seven home league goals this season

None of the Championship top three won last week with leaders Leeds United drawing with third-placed Burnley while Sheffield United suffered a 3-0 loss at home to Hull City, so they will all want to rediscover their winning touch.

Ian Wilkerson has correct score picks for all 12 Championship matches this weekend.

Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End (Friday, 8pm)

Blackburn have lost their last three matches and could struggle against Lancashire rivals Preston, who have won three of their last four.

Score prediction: Blackburn 1-2 Preston

Oxford United vs Bristol City (Saturday, 12:30pm)

Oxford United are loving life under Gary Rowett and are unbeaten in their last nine games, but City stand five points above them in the league, so should not be easily dismissed.

Score prediction: Oxford 1-1 Bristol City

Plymouth Argyle vs West Brom (Saturday, 12:30pm)

West Brom cruised to a 5-1 win over Portsmouth last week and should be far too strong for Plymouth, who remain in the bottom three despite a slight upturn in form under Miron Muslic.

Score prediction: West Brom 3-0 Plymouth

Watford vs Norwich City (Saturday, 12:30pm)

Watford look out of sorts and have lost their last two games, so do not be surprised if Norwich build on a decent post-Christmas run of 13 points from seven matches.

Score prediction: Watford 0-2 Norwich

Derby County vs Sheffield United (Saturday,3pm)

Sheffield United suffered a shock defeat to Hull last week, but should bounce back comfortably against Derby, who have lost their last six Championship games and failed to score in their last three at Pride Park.

Score prediction: Derby 0-2 Sheffield United

Hull City vs Stoke City (Saturday, 3pm)

Stoke have won just one of their last 15 league games and look vulnerable against Hull, who can build on last week’s excellent 3-0 win at promotion-chasing Sheffield United.

Score prediction: Hull 2-0 Stoke

Leeds United vs Cardiff City (Saturday, 3pm)

Leeds have conceded just seven home league goals this season and, while Cardiff are unbeaten in their last eight games, this could be a step too far for the Bluebirds.

Score prediction: Leeds 2-0 Cardiff

Millwall vs QPR (Saturday, 3pm)

Millwall have claimed away wins at strugglers Luton and Portsmouth recently, but this is a much tougher test against the Hoops, who are aiming to claim a third straight away victory.

Score prediction: Millwall 1-2 QPR

Portsmouth vs Burnley (Saturday, 3pm)

Portsmouth lost their last home game against Millwall, but they dropped just two points from the previous seven, so they can earn something against the promotion-chasing Clarets, who are struggling for goals.

Score prediction: Portsmouth 1-1 Burnley

Sheffield Wednesday vs Luton Town (Saturday, 3pm)

Luton have lost 13 consecutive Championship away games and they look vulnerable against Sheffield Wednesday, who impressed in Saturday’s 2-0 win over in-form QPR.

Score prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Luton

Swansea City vs Coventry City (Saturday, 3pm)

Swansea have suffered three defeats on the bounce, including a 5-1 loss at Norwich last week, but they can gain a point against Coventry, who have only won three times on the road.

Score prediction: Swansea 0-0 Coventry

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland (Monday, 8pm)

Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last six home Championship matches, but three of those have ended in draws and they may have to settle for another stalemate against Sunderland.

Score prediction: Middlesbrough 1-1 Sunderland