David Prutton’s Championship score predictions

David Prutton’s Championship score predictions have been revealed ahead of the next round of matches for the 2024/25 season.

The ex-Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Leeds, Swindon, Sheffield Wednesday, and England U21 footballer who currently works as a presenter, pundit, and commentator, has given his verdict.

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Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton gave a preview heading into the next game of the regular season, predicting the results of every fixture; listen to the podcast below or via any of your regular podcast providers.

PLYMOUTH v WATFORD

Simeon: As I said at the top of the show, it’s Wayne Rooney versus Tom Cleverley. 2 former Man United teammates, 2 former England teammates clashing at Home Park. It’s also 18th versus 6th in the championship. We’ve been very impressed with Tom Cleverley’s Watford recently, haven’t we?

Prutton: We have. And there was a a good article with him, I think, in the Telegraph, which, was talking about what he’s done so far and obviously tough times potentially as a player. He was talking about where there was a petition started to get him out of the England squad, which I thought was possibly one of the most mental things I’ve ever heard in my whole life. No. I think I think as well, we laud what is done because of the age and the relative lack of managerial experience, but also because of what Watford had become of of another parts of our family, which is, a club that’s very, short on patience. But he’s been afforded patience, not that he’s had to kinda go through any particular tough times because his team’s been great. They performed well. They’ve got some very, very good results. They know, at the moment, they’re way around the top 6. The fact that it’s Plymouth away means it is a bit of a tough game for them. But I think given the given the, form that they find themselves in, then getting down to Plymouth should be relatively enjoyable one.

Simeon: Our Argyle fan at Ross says we must take advantage of our home form and Watford’s weaker away from hoping a couple of injured players will return to make us more robust and that we can edge ourselves over the line. And he’s gone for a 2-1 Argyle win. Our Watford fan ‘buzz buzz’ says Cleverly IS buzzing right now, and he’s gone for a 3-1 Watford win. Plymouth fulfilled to win any of their last 4 league games against Watford with both matches between the pair last season ending in stalemate. What’s the score going to be down at Home Park?

Prutton: Plymouth is so hit and miss out. They particularly against teams that are right up there. I mean, they’re generally hit to home and miss away. So that’s Yeah.

Prutton’s score prediction: 2-1 Watford

COVENTRY v SHEFFIELD UNITED

Simeon: Coventry versus Sheffield United kicks off at 12:30 pm. Coventry as we record this on Wednesday still do not have a manager for us to speak about nearly 2 weeks after they sat. Mark Robins, Sheffield United are second in the table, would be top if not for the points deduction, but equally if my grandma had a wheels, she’d be a bicycle. We don’t need to talk too much about the Mark Robin situation because, obviously, a couple weeks ago and we’ve talked about it a lot in other podcasts and that type of thing.And it actually genuinely upset me quite a lot. That’s ridiculous. In terms of sacking us because it was just it yeah. I mean, you can say what you want and…

Prutton: I texted him. He’s having a well deserved rest, he says, but he’ll be snapped up before he know it. He’s a very, very good manager. Ironically, given where Cov find themselves, he’s probably the manager that Cov need right now.

Simeon: Yeah. Definitely. I mean, the job he did there was just I know he said we’re not gonna talk about it, but then I can’t. But we are. I’ll talk about it. I felt we’d be invested in it because I was kind of there from when they won. He came back and they won the Football League Trophy in 2017. So I was kinda following the whole thing, and I’ve been to every Wembley day there apart from the FA Cup, obviously, sort of cover the competition. But all the all the playoffs, all the football league stuff, and it was just just really, really sad to see. Sheffield United are flying, though. They’re doing really, really well and obviously won the Sheffield Derby before the break.

Prutton: Great celebrations after that. Did you see Chris in his local? I did.

Simeon: Yeah. This is what we love to see really, isn’t it? It’s what we won and why it’s one of the reasons why the EFL is so much better than everything else in the world. Coventry have lost just one of the last 9 home league games against Sheffield United and they’ve netted 3 plus goals in 4 of those matches. Coventry have a very good record against Sheffield United. Sheffield United is not amazing on the road this season. What do you think the score is going to be at the CBS Arena?

David Prutton’s predictions: 2-0 Sheffield United

BRISTOL CITY v BURNLEY

Simeon: Bristol City are 10th in the table, 3 points off the playoffs heading into the weekend. We’re kind of at that time this season now where I think we can talk about things in terms of where they are in relation to playoffs, the bottom 3, because we’re about a third of the way through. You know? You know, when people say in kind of, like, September, we play 6 games, they’re like, oh, they’re only 2 points off the playoffs. It doesn’t matter. I think from now, it kind of matters as we get to near December. Burnley are up in 4th, 4 points off leaders Sunderland. Still kind of going a little bit under the radar just because they’re fairly dull to watch.

Prutton: Well, yeah. Burnley. It’s funny that you say going under the radar because, obviously, nicely sat in 4th. Do we hold Burnley to a highest standard? Do we expect them to be Vincent Burnley that we’re playing football in that glorious type of way? There was a stat, I think, going into the international break that Scott Parker’s Burnley have got more points this at the same stage than been for Kompany’s.

Simeon: That’s something that I think the difference is is that Scott Parker’s Burnley bore everyone to get into their lives. I don’t think that is the main issue. I appreciate him. Scott Parker and everything he’s doing at Turf Moor.

Prutton: Given the fact that they’re 3 points away from the top 6 with Millwall in fine form above them, Burrow and Blackburn. Yeah. I think broadly given the results so far, and obviously, off the back of an extremely tough time, and that’s an understatement regards Liam Manning and and and his family. They get him back on the horse and be in Norwich away. Stands have been good for this game. I don’t think it’ll be straightforward, really, so it’s imagination for Burnley.

Simeon: Our Burnley fan says, we’ve been getting too many draws recently, and Bristol City are playing well. So I think it’ll be a 2-1 Bristol City wins as out Burnley fan.

Prutton: A Burnley fan said that?

Simeon: Yeah. They’re not positive at the moment. They’re not optimistic. Bristol City have lost each of their last 6 league games against Burnley. That that’s it. They’ve lost each of their last 6 league games against Burnley. What’s the score going to be at Ashton Gate?

David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-1

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v CARDIFF

Simeon: Sheffield Wednesday had 2 weeks to dwell on their Steel City defeat. They haven’t managed back to back wins all season. Cardiff back to back defeats before the break still have Omar Riza in interim charge. His interim spell has lasted so long. He’s now currently the 85th out of 92, longest 7 managers in England. Sheffield Wednesday, as I just said, lost obviously have had 2 weeks to dwell on that Steel City defeat. I mean, it was a narrow defeat, obviously. 2 weeks in that city after defeat by that could be a very, very, very long time indeed.

Prutton: Yes. And the noisy neighbours given, obviously, winning a Bramall Lane, which, they were very, very proud about. Against the Cardiff side, the like you say, up until the last couple of games where Blackburn were very good, and, obviously, a tough one against Luton, Riza’s work has been very, very good indeed. I still think it’s a bit unfair that he’s seemingly been left to dangle at this moment in time with regards to who takes over. But, Wednesday, I need a reaction, and Cardiff City given, obviously, where they find themselves still precariously placed just inside the bottom 3, but, obviously, level on points are Luton, Preston, and Hull city. There’s another one for you. This will be, tough game.

Simeon: Omar Riza’s interim spell has lasted longer than Jason Pancham was appointed manager of Ayia Napa FC. Won, 2 games and then left. Sheffield Wednesday lost both of their 2 league games against the Cardiff City last season, 2 one having lost just one of their previous 11 against the Bluebirds.

David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-1

SWANSEA v LEEDS

Simeon: Swansea narrowly beaten before the break at Burnley. Everything Swansea does is narrow, to be honest. 14 of their 15 games this season if either the draws or decided by the odd goal. Only 4 of those games have seen both teams score. So it’s always generally 1-0.

Prutton: Jesus.

Simeon: It’s not always the most exciting goal drama in football.

Prutton: And this is our main game on Sunday. Brilliant.

Simeon: Leeds beat QPR before the break to bounce back from defeat at Millwall, 3rd in the table heading into the weekend.

Prutton: Yeah. This would be I mean, Leeds, like you say, about to win your way against Cupri after that kind of aberration at Millwall. Swansea and Luke, again, we spoke about Bristol City doing relatively well. Swansea finding themselves 11th. I think it will be a tough, tough task for Leeds down there. There’s always a bit of bite to this game as well. I mean, obviously, Leeds tend to find enemies wherever they go, but the significance of these 2 playing each other in the second tier, I think, is is one to keep an eye out for. So the atmosphere should be electric.

Simeon: Our Leeds fan who calls himself Leeds fan and knowing Leeds fans, that genuinely might actually be his name. So Leeds are playing brilliant football recently except for our slip up at Millwall and Swansea aren’t. We should be fairly well with a comfortable 2-0 win. Very positive for a Leeds fan. Leeds have won each of the last two away league games against Swansea, and we’ll be looking to record 3 victories against the Welsh side in succession for the first time in the history of the club. What’s the score going to be?

David Prutton’s score prediction: Leeds 2-1

BLACKBURN v PORTSMOUTH

Simeon: Rovers fans says, I think we should be able to overcome Portsmouth at home after the card if win finally showed how good we can be. Portsmouth will need something, but I think it’ll be to nail out Portsmouth and Pokedex says, I hope it isn’t because that’s boring and I’m going up as a Blues fan, but I don’t see a team or any team to win. In fact, he’s got a 1-1 draw. Blackburn, meanwhile, are beaten across their last 5 league games against Portsmouth since a 3-2 loss at Fratton Park in November.

David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-1 Blackburn

LUTON v HULL

Simeon: Our Luton fan, Dylan says, I am a Luton fan, and I think we’ll lose 4-0 to Hull. Our Hull City fan, who again just calls himself Hull. City says, we’re in a far worse position than when Rosie was sacked. Liam Rosenior, of course. No confidence in the manager whatsoever, and I don’t think the players have confidence in this awful style of play. City will be in a relegation battle all season. Gone for a 3-1 Luton win. So both fans optimistically predicting their teams will lose dramatically. Not optimistically at all, very pessimistically in fact. Luton are unbeaten across their last 5 league games against Hull City, keeping 4 clean sheets during that stint. What’s the score going to be at Kenilworth Road?

David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-1

MILLWALL v SUNDERLAND

Simeon: Our Millwall fan Mason says, although it may seem absurd, we have a better chance of beating Sunderland than we did Stoke. Our style of play suits better teams as they are not used to our style of play, whereas lower teams can match it. I think we’ll win 1-0 with a Josh Coburn goal in the 55th minute. Very specific. Millwall have lost just one of the last 7 of the games against Sunderland, despite both scoring and conceding 8 goals during that run.

David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-0 Millwall

OXFORD v MIDDLESBROUGH

Simeon: Our Middlesbrough fan, Dobby Lad says, hoping the borough’s print after break form continues into this weekend. We need to get back on par with our XG. Fingers crossed for a 3, 7, 5, nil. So I’m saying he’s gone for about 4 nil win. And then he said, sorry, Oxford fans. Something very, very, very wrong with the Boro fans talking about XG. It doesn’t say well here at all.

Prutton: That’s such a modern football fan, ain’t it? Gotta get on that in line with XG.

Simeon: Get back in our next 2 league table form. Yeah. Oxford have failed to win any of their last 8 league games against Middlesborough, though this is their first meeting since May 1998. What’s the score going to be at the Kassam Stadium?

David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-1 Middlesbrough

PRESTON v DERBY

Simeon: Preston, North End have won just 2 of their last 18 league games against Derby. Failing to score an 8 of their last 10 matches against the Rams.

David Prutton’s score prediction: 1-1

QPR v STOKE

Simeon: Our Stoke City fan Jason says, Narcis is starting to get his tactics spot on. And relegation is calling for QPR. He says comfortable 2-0 away win for the Potters. QPR have won 2 of the last 6 games against Stoke City failing to score in 4 of those matches.

David Prutton’s score prediction: 2-0 Stoke

WEST BROM v NORWICH

Simeon: West Brom have lost just one of their last 6 league games against Norwich.

Prutton: 3 defeat on the spin for Norwich. Do you know I’m gonna make it 4?

David Prutton’s score prediction: West Brom 2-1 Norwich

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