David Prutton’s EFL Championship predictions – 23 October

David Prutton’s EFL Championship 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…

Nottingham Forest vs Derby

There’s rarely a dull moment at either of these clubs and work for both to do this season. They both have so much Championship experience and should really be aiming for the top six.

Nottingham Forest are travelling in the right direction under Chris Hughton, and with Wayne Rooney missing for Derby I can’t see past a home win.

Prutton predicts: 2-1

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Watford vs Bournemouth

It’s nicely poised this one. Both sides have started well and you would fancy them to be challenging right near the top, especially having kept hold of some key personnel.

Watford just look a little stronger at the moment and got a good result against Blackburn in midweek. Bournemouth were held for a point at Cardiff, but that will always be a tough game. It will be close, but I fancy Watford to edge it.

Prutton predicts: 2-1

Bristol City vs Swansea

A slip for Bristol City this week, but that is always going to happen and it’s how Dean Holden and his side bounce back from it that counts. They have to experience in the squad to do that.

Swansea have also had a mixed week. Losing to Huddersfield then drawing at Coventry. This has all the makings of a draw, and I do fancy some goals.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Norwich vs Wycombe

That was a good win for Norwich in midweek. They had to battle hard against Birmingham and that would have pleased Daniel Farke.

It would take the hardest of hearts not to enjoy how far Wycombe have come with Gareth Ainsworth. Even in League One they were the underdogs. It’s looking like a seventh defeat in a row for me.

Prutton predicts: 2-0

Reading vs Rotherham

I have been really impressed with Reading so far. They have been fantastic and are well worth their place at the top of the Championship at the minute. Veljko Paunovic has brought a real freshness to them.

Rotherham got a good point against Nottingham Forest in midweek, although it could have been three. They will battle for everything against Reading, but I think the home side will just have too much quality.

Prutton predicts: 2-1

Stoke vs Brentford

Stoke would probably have been just about pleased with a point against Barnsley in midweek after going down to 10 men. They have a good squad and can aim high with the experience they have.

Brentford will have bad memories of this fixture last season. It may well have been the defeat that cost them promotion. I think they would take a draw all day here.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough

David Prutton predicts that this game will play out to a 1-1 draw.

Cardiff: 13th – played 6 – won 2 – drew 2 – lost 2 – 8 points
Middlesbrough: 11th – played 6 – won 2 – drew 3 – lost 1 – 9 points