David Prutton’s midweek Championship score predictions (20 October)

David Prutton’s midweek Championship score predictions have been revealed this week, and he’s got plenty to say on each of them.

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…

Bristol City vs Middlesbrough

Dean Holden’s Bristol City looked to have secured a fifth straight win against Barnsley on Saturday, which would have extended their perfect start to the season, but though Cauley Woodrow’s penalty deep into stoppage-time killed those chances, the fact they remain top will have softened the blow.

It was, in fact, Middlesbrough who ended the only other 100 per cent win rate in the division at the weekend, when they held Reading at the Riverside. I’m not so sure they’ll be as fortunate against the Robins, so I’m going for a home win here.

Prutton predicts: 2-0

Millwall vs Luton

By all accounts, Millwall faced a very determined Wycombe side last time out and the fact the Lions came from behind to win didn’t tell half the story. But they did and what a finish it was from Ryan Leonard to seal the three points!

I’ve been impressed with the way Luton have carried their good form from the end of last season into this, but Nathan Jones will be itching to set the record straight after losing at home, particularly to former employers Stoke. I’ve got a feeling this could be an interesting encounter that produces a score draw.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Norwich vs Birmingham

What about that dramatic win for Norwich against Rotherham, then?! Jordan Hugill’s last-gasp penalty earned them a welcome victory after a muted start and I feel it may give them the springboard they need to be able to kick on from here.

Birmingham have perhaps not started Aitor Karanka’s reign with a bang either, but three points would be all the more valuable for them as they’ve won just one league game since February. I don’t think the next will come at Carrow Road, though.

Prutton predicts: 2-1

Cardiff vs Bournemouth

It has been a real mixed bag for Cardiff so far this term, but Neil Harris’ men should go into the busy schedule that lies ahead over the next few months in a pretty confident mood, having picked up four points and two clean sheets from their last two games.

Bournemouth’s return to the second tier is going smoothly and they are one of just three teams yet to lose any of their opening five. That said, I feel that the Bluebirds could prove a stern test this midweek and even come away with a point.

Prutton predicts: 1-1

Sheffield Wed vs Brentford

Had it not been for their 12-point penalty at the start of the season, the Owls would have been sat comfortably inside the top 10 and it looks as though overcoming that punishment could be the catalyst that propels them up the table once they return to positive points.

Brentford, meanwhile, can now settle knowing that the protracted Said Benrahma transfer saga is done and dusted. They looked comfortable against Coventry but don’t tend to have much luck at Hillsborough and I think that’ll continue.

Prutton predicts: 2-1

Watford vs Blackburn

How good was Joao Pedro’s winner for Watford against Derby last week?! The teenager rescued three big points late on at Pride Park to maintain the early momentum for Vladimir Ivic’s side and keep them within touching distance of the summit.

Blackburn have slipped ever so slightly since a bright September when they scored 12 and conceded just two in three games and may be able to put the narrow defeat to Chris Hughton’s Nottingham Forest down to new manager bounce. There’s no separating these two, for me.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Coventry vs Swansea

The score David Prutton has predicted is a 1-1 draw.

Coventry: 19th – played 5 – won 1 – drew 1 – lost 3 – 4 points
Swansea: 4th – played 5 – won 3 – drew 1 – lost 1 – 10 points

Huddersfield vs Derby

The score David Prutton has predicted is a 1-0 Huddersfield win.

Huddersfield: 13th – played 5 – won 2 – drew 1 – lost 2 – 7 points
Derby: 21st – played 5 – won 1 – drew 0 – lost 4 – 3 points

Nott’m Forest vs Rotherham

The score David Prutton has predicted is a 1-0 Forest win.

N Forest: 20th – played 5 – won 1 – drew 0 – lost 4 – 3 points
Rotherham: 17th – played 5 – won 1 – drew 2 – lost 2 – 5 points

Reading vs Wycombe

The score David Prutton has predicted is a 2-0 Reading win.

Reading: 2nd – played 5 – won 4 – drew 1 – lost 0 – 13 points
Wycombe: 23rd – played 5 – won 0 – drew 0 – lost 5 – 0 points

QPR vs Preston

The score David Prutton has predicted is a 1-1 draw.

QPR: 14th – played 5 – won 1 – drew 3 – lost 1 – 6 points
Preston: 18th – played 5 – won 1 – drew 1 – lost 3 – 4 points

Stoke vs Barnsley

The score David Prutton has predicted is a 2-2 draw.

Stoke: 8th – played 5 – won 2 – drew 2 – lost 1 – 8 points
Barnsley: 22nd – played 5 – won 0 – drew 2 – lost 3 – 2 points

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