Sky Bet Championship predictions: Pacesetters Burnley and Sheff Utd to win again?

QPR and Luton have played each other in the last three games. Neil Critchley is unbeaten in his first two games in charge of QPR. Linton's Boxing Day win over Norwich sped up Dean Smith's exit at Carrow Road.

Blackpool are in the relegation zone and haven't won since October 29. Sheffield United have won four games in a row and are eight points clear of Blackburn in third place. Sky Bet's prediction is for Sheffield Utd to win 1-2.

Birmingham are just a win away from breaking into the top six. Hull have lost just three of their last 12 Championship games. Birmingham vs Hull is live on Sky Sports Football Red Button on Friday at 7.45 pm.

Norwich have not won successive games since September. Dean Smith was sacked earlier this week. Paul Ince's team are starting to regain the momentum they lost before the World Cup break. Norwich have three wins from their last four games.

Stoke haven't won back-to-back matches since April. They are five points above the relegation zone and five below the play-off places. Burnley are currently fifth in the Championship. Vincent Kompany's team look a cut above and they should stroll to victory in Potteries.

Swansea are eight games without a win. Watford have not delivered convincing performances since the Championship restarted. Swansea could lose to Watford for the second time in a row.

Sky Bet Championship predictions: Pacesetters Burnley and Sheff Utd to win again?