It’s gameweek three and we’ve got all of Benjamin Bloom’s predictions for the midweek Championship action, with odds from Betfair throughout.
Millwall v Fulham
Fulham will be without Harry Wilson for their trip to the Den after he was shown a red card in their 5-1 victory over Huddersfield.
Despite Wilson’s absence, Fulham still have a plethora of attacking options, although Millwall will be no pushovers.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Fulham win 6/5 (Betfair)
Swansea v Stoke
Russell Martin’s side managed to get their first points on the board on Saturday as they played out a goalless draw with Sheffield United.
Stoke were involved in the other goalless draw of the weekend with Birmingham, so let’s hope this one has a bit more action.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Stoke win 29/20 (Betfair)
Peterborough v Cardiff
Peterborough managed to turn things around late on against Derby to claim their first win of the season and give them a real confidence boost going into this one.
Cardiff also claimed their first win of the season last time around against Blackpool and they will be looking for more of the same in this one.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Cardiff win 29/20 (Betfair)
Barnsley v Luton
Luton left their comeback too late against West Brom on the weekend as they fell to a 3-2 defeat, although there were plenty of positives to take from their second-half performance.
Bradley Collins was Barnsley’s hero of the weekend as he saved a last-minute penalty to give the Tykes all three points. This game looks like it will be a closely contested one.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Draw 21/10 (Betfair)
Blackpool v Coventry
Coventry will be ruing their last-minute penalty miss against Barnsley but they will be looking to put things right on Tuesday against Blackpool.
Blackpool are in search of their first win of the season and they will be eager for a quick start in this one.
Benjamin Bloom’s predictions: Blackpool win 19/10 (Betfair)
Huddersfield v Preston
Both sides are struggling for form at the moment with Huddersfield conceding five goals to Fulham at the weekend and Preston are yet to pick up any points.
Preston did the double over Huddersfield last season and they’ll be desperate to do the same again this time.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Draw 21/10 (Betfair)
Reading v Bristol City
Reading picked up their first win of the season against Preston this weekend and you’d think they’d be fancying their chances in this one.
Bristol City are yet to really get going this season as their poor run of form towards the end of last season has seeming carried on into this one.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Reading win 5/4 (Betfair)
Birmingham v Bournemouth
Bournemouth will be without David Brooks for their trip to St. Andrews after he was shown a second yellow card in their previous match against Forest.
Both sides have started the season well so far, picking up four points from their opening two matches.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Draw 11/5 (Betfair)
Hull v Derby
Both sides will be looking to bounce back from defeats last time out, as QPR got the better of Hull and Derby lost it late on against Peterborough.
Derby are without Colin Kazim-Richards and Hull are without Mallik Wilks.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Hull win 4/5 (Betfair)
Nottingham Forest v Blackburn
Ben Brereton Diaz will be returning to the City Ground as Blackburn’s most in form player, with two goals in his first couple of appearances this season.
Forest are yet to get going and are one of two Championship sides who are yet to pick up a point, could this be their chance to get some points on the board?
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Forest win 7/5 (Betfair)
Middlesbrough v QPR
Both sides have looked good so far this season with each of them winning in gameweek two and currently sat on four points.
QPR showed their attacking prowess as they put three goals past Hull, although Middlesbrough know how to keep things tight at the back.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: Draw 11/5 (Betfair)
West Brom v Sheffield United
These two newly relegated sides have had fairly different fortunes in the Championship so far.
West Brom are currently the second highest scoring team in the league and Sheffield United are yet to hit the back of the net.
Benjamin Bloom’s prediction: West Brom win 21/20 (Betfair)
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