David Prutton’s EFL predictions – 21st February

David Prutton’s EFL predictions are out and the Sky Sports pundit has given scores for 12 Championship fixtures and one each from League One and League Two.

The former Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Leeds, Swindon, Sheffield Wednesday and England U21 footballer who currently works as a presenter, pundit and commentator has been rather accurate with his results this season and when putting his scores into a table, it’s not far off to the current standings.

See what he went with below and on the next few pages…

DERBY v FULHAM

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-2

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Any hopes of Derby making a late run for the play-offs are getting slimmer and slimmer after failing to win their last two. One team often does it but I think the gap is just too big.

“Fulham were desperately poor against Barnsley last week and that was a shocking result for a side chasing promotion. It will be interesting to see if Scott Parker sticks with Marek Rodak in goal, too. I fancy goals here, and a draw.”

 

BRENTFORD v BLACKBURN

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Brentford have drawn their last two, but neither were particularly bad results against Leeds and an in-form Birmingham.

“Now they face Blackburn, who are looking resurgent, too. A few (including probably myself!) would have written them off after Bradley Dack’s injury, but others have stepped up in his absence and now they look potential contenders. That being said, I reckon Brentford will be too good at home.”

 

BARNSLEY v MIDDLESBROUGH

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “What a massive win that was for Barnsley last week against Fulham. Now they have to build on that and go and beat Middlesbrough at home if they are going to get themselves out of trouble.

“Boro looked like they were climbing the table around the turn of the year, but have fallen off badly in recent weeks, and to lose to Luton at home was really poor. They need to bounce back, but I’m backing the Tykes here.”

 

BRISTOL CITY v WEST BROM

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-3

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Bristol City are around where they often tend to be at this point in the season. A run either way will push them into the top six or see them fall short again.

“West Brom look really confident again, despite that late equaliser they conceded against Nottingham Forest last week, and have given themselves a gap to work with. They should be too strong on Saturday.”

 

LEEDS v READING

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-0

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Leeds picked up a massive win against Bristol City last week, but once again they looked like a side who do not take enough chances, relying on a goal from Luke Ayling to win the game.

“Reading got a superb win last week against Sheffield Wednesday and it was good to see George Puscas back among the goals. He was tipped for big things when he signed but has not quite hit the heights so far. I think Leeds will sneak another home win.”

 

NOTT’M FOREST v QPR

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “It was important to get something from West Brom for Nottingham Forest last weekend, especially after Sabri Lamouchi essentially sacrificed a result against Charlton a few days before.

“QPR are the kind of team that have troubled Forest this season. They will soak up pressure and hit them on the counter, and Forest do not like having more than 50 per cent of the ball. It could swing either way, but Forest should have the quality to edge it.”

 

BIRMINGHAM v SHEFF WED

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-0

 

CHARLTON v LUTON

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-2

 

PRESTON v HULL

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-0

 

STOKE v CARDIFF

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 0-1

 

SWANSEA v HUDDERSFIELD

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-2

 

WIGAN v MILLWALL

The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-1

 

IPSWICH v OXFORD

David Prutton’s EFL predictions for this game is: 1-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “That was a big win for Ipswich and Paul Lambert last weekend. They had slipped from top of League One to out of the play-offs in just a couple of weeks, and needed to arrest the slide.

“Oxford also ended their own run of poor form with a thumping midweek win over AFC Wimbledon, so both sides will be feeling confident heading to Portman Road. Score draw here for me.”

 

NORTHAMPTON v EXETER

David Prutton’s EFL predictions for this game is: 0-1

He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Northampton looked like they were in the type of form that could see them head towards the summit of League Two not so long ago, but three defeats on the spin has ended any hopes of that.

“Exeter, meanwhile, have won their last three and are level on points with Swindon at the top of the table. They should win this one.”

 

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