Cardiff vs. Oxford Utd (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams looking to secure survival will face off when Cardiff City welcome Oxford United to the Welsh capital for Monday's Championship encounter.
The Bluebirds are in a perilous position in 23rd place in the standings, while the U's are sitting five points above the drop zone in 19th spot.
We say: Cardiff City 2-1 Oxford United
Cardiff will be looking for an immediate reaction following the appointment of caretaker boss Ramsey, and we think a home game against an Oxford side that have lost three of their last five away matches could prove to be the perfect opportunity for the Bluebirds to end their five-game winless run.
> Championship preview: Cardiff vs Oxford Utd
Hull City vs. Preston (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Visitors Preston North End could secure Championship survival if they beat relegation-threatened Hull City on Monday at the MKM Stadium.
Hull are fifth last in 20th place with 45 points and are just two points and two places from the relegation zone, whereas Preston are 17th with 49 points, though they did suffer a 2-1 defeat against Queens Park Rangers on Friday.
We say: Hull City 2-1 Preston North End
Preston's poor form at the back may see them concede more than once on Monday, and it is difficult to see them finding the back of the net on multiple occasions.
Hull have also been resilient at home in recent weeks, and it would not be surprising if they took advantage of the visitors' struggles.
> Championship preview: Hull City vs Preston
Leeds vs. Stoke (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Potentially a single win away from promotion to the Premier League, Leeds United welcome Stoke City to Elland Road for a Championship battle on Easter Monday.
The Whites secured a much-needed 1-0 success over Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium last time out, whilst the Potters managed a home victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
We say: Leeds United 2-0 Stoke City
Looking to make it four wins on the spin in the Championship, Leeds will be extremely confident of earning a victory which could take them back to the Premier League.
Stoke's second-tier status is all-but secure following Friday's beating of Sheffield Wednesday, with the relaxed Potters likely to be the latest victims of Farke's men in Yorkshire.
> Championship preview: Leeds vs Stoke
Luton vs. Bristol City (Monday, 3.00pm)
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In a crucial clash that could ultimately prove decisive at both ends of the Championship table, Luton Town will host Bristol City at Kenilworth Road on Monday.
The home side are third last in 22nd place with 43 points and languish in the final relegation spot, whereas fifth-placed Bristol City occupy the third of four promotion playoff spots and have 67 points following their 2-1 win against Sunderland on Friday.
We say: Luton Town 1-1 Bristol City
Luton have been much stronger at the back and will pose significant challenges to visitors Bristol City.
Though the away side are in excellent form, their showings on the road have been subpar, and they may fall short against their hosts.
> Championship preview: Luton vs Bristol City
Millwall vs. Norwich (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Millwall will attempt to keep their faint playoff hopes alive when they welcome Norwich City to the Den for Monday's contest.
The Lions are sitting six points adrift of the playoffs in ninth place, while the Canaries will head into the match in 13th spot in the Championship table.
We say: Millwall 2-0 Norwich City
Millwall may have lost 4-1 at Ewood Park on Friday, but they have won each of their last three matches at the Den, and we think they will make full use of home advantage to take three points from Monday's clash against a Norwich side low on confidence.
> Championship preview: Millwall vs Norwich
Plymouth vs. Coventry (Monday, 3.00pm)
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With the second-tier trapdoor preparing to open up beneath them, Plymouth Argyle will host top-six chasing Coventry City at Home Park in the Championship on Easter Monday.
The Pilgrims were controversially denied a point at Middlesbrough late on last time out, whilst the Sky Blues secured a standout success over a Midlands rival on home soil.
We say: Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Coventry City
Despite their dangerous predicament in the Championship standings, Plymouth are a force to be reckoned with at Home Park and should give Coventry a real game on Easter Monday.
It feels as if the Sky Blues have hit flow state as they hone in on a playoff spot, but we feel that Lampard's men will have to settle for a point in Devon.
> Championship preview: Plymouth vs Coventry
Portsmouth vs. Watford (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Portsmouth could achieve mathematical safety when they welcome Watford to Fratton for Monday's Championship encounter.
The hosts will head into the game in 18th place in the Championship table, while the Hornets are in 12th position with three games left to play.
We say: Portsmouth 2-1 Watford
Portsmouth will be full of confidence following Friday's impressive win over Norwich, and we think they will back up that result by claiming a narrow victory in Monday's contest, especially as they have won 10 of their last 15 home matches.
> Championship preview: Portsmouth vs Watford
QPR vs. Swansea (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Swansea City will be looking to better the points total they achieved in the Championship last term on Monday when they travel to play Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
The hosts are in 14th place, and their tally of 53 points means they are mathematically safe, while the Swans are in 11th place with 57 points and managed to beat Hull City 1-0 on April 18.
We say: Queens Park Rangers 0-0 Swansea City
Swansea's excellent backline could keep yet another clean sheet against QPR, but Loftus Road has proven to be somewhat of a fortress.
The hosts will find it hard to get the better of the visitors' defence, but they will be confident of taking at least a point considering their home form.
> Championship preview: QPR vs Swansea
Sheff Weds vs. Middlesbrough (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Fighting for a place in the Championship playoffs, promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough are set to travel to Hillsborough Stadium to take on Sheffield Wednesday on Monday.
The Owls will be looking to end their six-game winless run, while Boro are hoping to make it back-to-back victories within five days.
We say: Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Middlesbrough
Wednesday have been in awful form ahead of Monday's clash, and with Middlesbrough chasing a spot in the playoffs, the visitors will be motivated to make the most of their opportunity.
That being said, Boro have been poor on the road this year, so expect a close scoreline regardless of the result.
> Championship preview: Sheff Weds vs Middlesbrough
Sunderland vs. Blackburn (Monday, 3.00pm)
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Now simply cantering towards the Championship playoffs, Sunderland host top-six outsiders Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light on Easter Monday.
Regis Le Bris's 10 men fell short against Bristol City on Good Friday, while their visitors kept their wafer-thin playoff hopes alive by thumping Millwall 4-1 on home soil.
We say: Sunderland 1-1 Blackburn Rovers
Whether Blackburn's goal-laden Good Friday display is a catalyst for better things to come remains to be seen, but Rovers have been found wanting in front of goal away from home for several weeks now.
Couple that with a Sunderland side whose recent games have been low in entertainment value, this Easter Monday battle has a low-scoring draw written all over it for us.
> Championship preview: Sunderland vs Blackburn
West Brom vs. Derby (Monday, 3.00pm)
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With their playoff push all-but over, West Bromwich Albion will welcome relegation-threatened Derby County to The Hawthorns for a Championship clash on Easter Monday.
The Baggies suffered a sobering defeat at the CBS Arena to Coventry City last time out, whilst the Rams were bested by Luton Town during a relegation six-pointer in the East Midlands.
We say: West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Derby County
Requiring victory to boost their survival chances, Derby will be full of energy and hopeful of extending their winning run against West Brom to four games.
The Baggies' season has all-but petered out following Friday's Coventry catastrophe, and we are expecting another limp display from Albion on Easter Monday.
> Championship preview: West Brom vs Derby
Burnley vs. Sheff Utd (Monday, 5.30pm)
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Second meets third in a critical battle in the race for Premier League promotion on Easter Monday, as Burnley welcome Sheffield United to Turf Moor in the Championship.
Scott Parker's Clarets eked out a 2-1 triumph over nine-man Watford on Good Friday to maintain a five-point advantage over the Blades, who kept themselves in the top-two hunt by beating Cardiff City 2-0.
We say: Burnley 1-0 Sheffield United
Huffing and puffing will be the name of the game for Sheffield United on Monday night, where the Blades may take slight encouragement from Burnley keeping just the one clean sheet in four games.
However, Parker's dogged defence has conceded just six goals at home all season long, and we have faith in the Clarets to also capitalise on the visitors' recent frailties on the road to make their promotion dreams a reality.
> Championship preview: Burnley vs Sheff Utd
Matt Law
