It’s time to reveal Sky Sports pundit David Prutton’s EFL predictions for this weekend and it includes the Championship plus a couple 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 given score predictions on FOURTEEN matches. See what he went with below and on the next few pages…
DERBY v STOKE
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-2
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Just as you think Derby are on a bit of an upturn they go and lose at Luton, which is really disappointing considering how poor they have been lately.
“Stoke are looking good now under Michael O’Neill. They will fancy themselves against anyone now. Pride Park is still a tricky trip, however, so I think I’ll go for a draw here.”
HULL v BRENTFORD
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-1
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Hull are drifting right back down the table now. Three defeats on the spin and the play-offs look a long way off.
“Brentford haven’t taken advantage of the teams above them slipping up lately, drawing at Huddersfield then losing at home to Nottingham Forest. Draw here for me.”
CHARLTON v BARNSLEY
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-0
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “This is a huge, huge game. Charlton head into the weekend just above the relegation zone and five without a win.
“Barnsley have slipped to back-to-back defeats in the league and were disappointing at Portsmouth in the FA Cup last Saturday. They would have been targeting this game, but I reckon Charlton will edge it.”
FULHAM v HUDDERSFIELD
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-1
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Fulham have missed Aleksandar Mitrovic. It’s two wins from three in the Championship but they have certainly lacked a cutting edge up front, which really showed in their draw with Charlton last week.
“Huddersfield got a massive win at Hull in midweek to move away from the relegation zone and ease a little bit of that pressure. But I think Fulham will have too much quality for them at Craven Cottage.”
LEEDS v WIGAN
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-1
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “What a result that was for Leeds against Millwall! They have struggled for results lately and at 2-0 down you feared the worst, but they bounced back brilliantly and are now top of the table again!
“Wigan claimed a huge win themselves against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday night but need to keep it going if they want to get out of trouble. They claimed a famous win at Elland Road last season, but I can’t see lightning striking twice.”
WEST BROM v LUTON
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-0
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “What is going wrong for West Brom? They have missed Grady Diangana badly but a few of their other players have gone right off the boil lately, too.
“Luton got a massive win in midweek against Derby and will be hopeful that they can kick on from there. They know the Baggies are out of form but this is still a big ask. It’s a prime opportunity for Slaven Bilic’s side to bounce back.”
CARDIFF v READING
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-0
BIRMINGHAM v NOTT’M FOREST
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 0-1
MIDDLESBROUGH v BLACKBURN
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-2
PRESTON v SWANSEA
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-0
QPR v BRISTOL CITY
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 2-2
SHEFFIELD WED v MILLWALL
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-2
PORTSMOUTH v SUNDERLAND
David Prutton’s EFL predictions for this game is: 1-0
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “I was starting to get a bit worried that Portsmouth hadn’t played Sunderland for a few months! They became very familiar with each other in 2019 and will renew hostilities at Fratton Park on Saturday.
“Both are right back in promotion contention after difficult starts to the season, and will fancy their chances of kicking on towards the top two. Whoever wins here could lay down a big marker, and I think Pompey will nick it.”
SWINDON v EXETER
The score David Prutton has predicted for this game is: 1-0
He said on Sky Sports’ website: “Both these sides come into this table-topping clash off the back of a disappointing defeat in midweek, allowing the chasing pack to creep a little closer towards them.
“Exeter had an exemplary defensive record until losing at Port Vale on Tuesday night, and they will give it a good go at the County Ground. It will be a tight game that could go either way, but I’ll back Swindon to just about edge it.”
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