Watford have lost seven of their last eight away league games
Burnley have gone 22 matches without winning
Lincoln have lost one of their last 20 home fixtures
It is incredibly tight in the Championship with four teams — West Ham, Swansea, Middlesbrough and West Brom — locked together on 14 points at the top of the division.
Leaders West Ham face an intense local derby at Millwall, while second-placed Swansea head to in-form Lincoln, who are targeting a third straight win.
Here are our score predictions for all 12 games.
Bristol City vs Watford - Friday September 18 (8pm)
Watford have not triumphed on their travels since a 2-1 win at Ashton Gate in February, but they face a difficult return to the West Country against a Bristol City side eager to atone for their 1-0 midweek loss at home to Lincoln.
Score prediction: Bristol City 3-0 Watford (10/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Cardiff vs Charlton - Saturday September 19 (12.30pm)
Success at the eighth attempt is on the cards for Cardiff, who are averaging the highest number of shots on target (6.4) of any team in the division. Charlton have blanked in three consecutive games and their sticky spell could continue.
Score prediction: Cardiff 3-1 Charlton (8/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Millwall vs West Ham - Saturday September 19 (12.30pm)
An intense derby atmosphere is guaranteed at the Den where injury-hit Millwall could fall to a heavy defeat against the league leaders.
Score prediction: Millwall 0-3 West Ham (19/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Stoke vs Sheffield United - Saturday September 19 (12.30pm)
Sheffield United crashed out of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 loss at Fleetwood and they are unlikely to fare any better against Stoke, who have taken 10 points from their last four matches.
Score prediction: Stoke 2-0 Sheffield United (17/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Birmingham vs Middlesbrough - Saturday September 19 (3pm)
Birmingham are a tough proposition on home soil and can edge a closely-fought contest with Middlesbrough, who have conceded the most goals (10) among the top 10 clubs.
Score prediction: Birmingham 2-1 Middlesbrough (7/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Burnley vs Derby - Saturday September 19 (3pm)
Burnley have not enjoyed the winning feeling since February but they can get the better of fellow strugglers Derby, who were battered 3-0 by West Ham on their last road trip.
Score prediction: Burnley 2-1 Derby (23/4 with LiveScore Bet)
Lincoln vs Swansea - Saturday September 19 (3pm)
Lincoln have risen to the dizzy heights of eighth but they may taste defeat against second-placed Swansea, who are keen to build on their impressive start.
Score prediction: Lincoln 1-2 Swansea (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Portsmouth vs Blackburn - Saturday September 19 (3pm)
Success on the south coast looks possible for Blackburn, who have the necessary firepower to gain an advantage over a functional Portsmouth side at Fratton Park.
Score prediction: Portsmouth 1-2 Blackburn (15/2 with LiveScore Bet)
QPR vs Preston - Saturday September 19 (3pm)
Another positive weekend looks probable for attack-minded QPR, who should condemn lowly Preston to a seventh loss in eight league games.
Score prediction: QPR 3-1 Preston (17/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Wrexham vs Southampton - Saturday September 19 (3pm)
Wrexham need a response after their 6-0 loss at West Ham and they can share the spoils with Southampton, who have yet to win on the road.
Score prediction: Wrexham 1-1 Southampton (24/5 with LiveScore Bet)
Wolves vs West Brom - Sunday September 20 (Noon)
Black Country pride will be at stake between Wolves and West Brom and the three points could go the way of the Old Gold, who triumphed 4-1 over Stoke in their last home fixture.
Score prediction: Wolves 2-0 West Brom (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Norwich vs Bolton - Sunday September 20 (1.30pm)
Norwich are an exciting team to watch and their free-flowing football should deliver a high-scoring victory over Bolton, who remain winless on their travels.
Score prediction: Norwich 3-1 Bolton (15/2 with LiveScore Bet)
