David Prutton’s Championship predictions (25-27 September)

David Prutton’s Championship predictions have been revealed, and as always, it’s caused a stir with supporters on social media.

The former Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Leeds, Swindon, Sheffield Wednesday and England U21 footballer who currently works as a presenter, pundit and commentator has given his thoughts on the outcome of all twelve Championship matches.

After looking at majority of his predictions, it’s found that last season he was mostly accurate and that if you put the scores he’s gone with into a table, it is was similar to the standings. See what he scores he went with below…

Huddersfield v Nott’m Forest

It has been a tough start for Huddersfield against two sides they wouldn’t be expected to beat, but there is already a slight worry about where the goals are going to come from for Carlos Corberan’s side this season.

Nottingham Forest have also had a really poor start, and Sabri Lamouchi needs a result. Something has to give on Friday night, and I think Forest could get up and running.

Prutton predicts: 1-2

Watford v Luton

It really is a shame there will be no fans in for this one! There are few more special things in football than two big rivals meeting for the first time in years. 14 in fact, since the pair last met.

Watford will be happy enough with the start they have made, particularly when you consider the fact their squad is still a little in flux and they have (another) new manager in. Luton will be delighted! Two wins from two in the Championship so far, and they pushed Manchester United almost all the way in the cup in midweek. I think they could spring a surprise on Saturday.

Prutton predicts: 1-2

Wycombe v Swansea

It could be a long old season for Wycombe. It is still early days but losing at home to another promoted side then getting an absolute rollicking at Blackburn doesn’t bode well at all.

Swansea have enjoyed a very solid start, although they have scored just once so far. They will fancy another win here, but Wycombe will be a different proposition at home. I’ll back them to get something.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Barnsley v Coventry

No wins and no goals yet for Barnsley in the Championship, and they were also given a right thumping at Chelsea in midweek. Too many mistakes at the back is costing them again, and so far they have failed to build on their incredible surge to survival last season.

Coventry, meanwhile, will have been delighted to get off the mark with a win against QPR last Friday night. This is a great opportunity for them to build on that. Away win!

Prutton predicts: 0-2

Derby v Blackburn

It’s not been a great start for Derby. Not a point on the board yet in the league and their only win so far came on penalties against Barrow in the Carabao Cup.

Blackburn, meanwhile, ran riot against Wycombe last week and Adam Armstrong looks to have really settled into a No 9 role for them. He will score plenty of goals this season, and could fire them to another win at Pride Park.

Prutton predicts: 1-2

Millwall v Brentford

Millwall have made a good start under Gary Rowett this season, drawing at home with Stoke before nicking a win at Rotherham. It will be rare that they blow teams away, but you expect them to be there or thereabouts in the top half again.

Brentford got an important win against Huddersfield last week. They are still favourites for promotion, and this type of game is a real test of their credentials. I do, however, fancy Millwall to get a draw from this one.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Birmingham v Rotherham

Aitor Karanka’s Blues side currently sit in the playoff places following a decent start, winning one and drawing another. Paul Warne’s Millers currently sit 15th in the Championship table, winning one and losing one.

Prutton predicts: 2-1

Cardiff v Reading

Neil Harris and his Cardiff side, like Rotherham, have won and lost one of each, sitting 14th, and will be facing would could be a tough test in league leaders Reading, who have won all their league games so far.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Preston v Stoke

Alex Neil’s Lilywhites currently sit 16th in the Championship table and still searching for their first league win this season, same goes for Michael O’Neill’s Stoke City.

Prutton predicts: 3-2

QPR v Middlesbrough

Mark Warburton’s QPR currently sit mid-table, winning and losing one each. Neil Warnock is still searching for Boro’s first win, drawing and losing one, which places them 17th.

Prutton predicts: 1-1

Bristol City v Sheffield Wed

Dean Holden’s Robins has had a brilliant start to the new season, placing second following two league wins. Their opponents, Sheffield Wednesday would be in the top ten if it wasn’t for their 12 points deduction, and because of that, they are bottom with -8 points.

Prutton predicts: 1-2

Bournemouth v Norwich

Jason Tindall has had a good start to life as first team manager at the Cherries, currently sitting 4th in the table, taking a win and one draw. They face Norwich who have also picked up the same amount of points (4).

Prutton predicts: 2-2