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Ollie's predictions: Wins for QPR and Brentford in £1m Super 6 jackpot

Image: Ian Holloway tackles the Super 6 with wins for QPR and Brentford

Ian Holloway casts his eye over another batch of important Football League fixtures and tackles the £1m Super 6 jackpot.

Hull City v Sheffield Wednesday, Friday 7.00pm, Sky Sports 1

Oh wow. What a Friday night treat this will be. It's such a vital game. Both teams have had wonderful seasons. A draw doesn't really do Wednesday any favours, so they'll have to go for it.

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That might just play into Hull's hands, who are defensively very solid. They've only conceded six goals at home this season and I fancy a sneaky home win for Steve Bruce's men with Abel Hernandez getting the winning goal. Premier League quality makes such a difference in the final third as shown by Mo Diame's goal at Ipswich in midweek.

OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-0 (Sky Bet odds 11/2)

Wolves v Derby, Saturday 12.00pm, Sky Sports 1

Wolves are going through a tough patch - everything isn't very rosy in the Molineux garden. The fans have started moaning, which is a huge worry, especially in such an atmospheric stadium. It's such a hard place to play when the fans are groaning at you. It's terrifying when a crowd does that. I know the fans don't mean to feel like it but I worry for them, especially with such a young team. I hope Kenny Jackett gets the support he needs.

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Have Derby come through their blip? Is the manager the right man for the job? We'll have to wait and see. Even though I'm not convinced by Derby's mentality, they should have enough to win here. 

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OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-2 (Sky Bet odds 8/1)

Brighton v Leeds, Monday 7.30pm, Sky Sports 1

I'll be there on Monday for this one - and I can only see one outcome. A home win.

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It's impossible to go against Brighton after Tuesday's 4-0 demolition job on Bristol City. They did me a favour with that win as I fancied them quite strongly - 4-0 was a bit much though! I didn't see that coming. You rarely see a team in this division score that many goals on the road. They are the most improved team in this division. Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood are doing amazing things.

OLLIE PREDICTS: 3-1 (Sky Bet odds 12/1)

QPR v Birmingham, Saturday 3.00

This game is part of the Super 6 jackpot this week and there is £1m on offer. All you need to do is pick six correct scores - sounds easy! When there's big money like this involved, I simply can't go against my beloved QPR. Come on you R's!

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and QPR

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has only lost three of his 15 games in charge of QPR, although a fair few of them have been draws. Matt Phillips has been in good form of late. I know he loves playing for the club and he has the magic in his boots to win this one for the Super Hoops.

OLLIE PREDICTS: 2-1 (Sky Bet odds 17/2)

Ollie's Super 6 £1m Jackpot Picks

Leicester v Norwich 2-0
Southampton v Chelsea 1-2
Stoke v Aston Villa 3-0
Watford v Bournemouth 2-0
QPR v Birmingham 2-1
Rotherham v Brentford 1-2

Rotherham v Brentford, Saturday 3.00

I think I'd rather be watching Soccer Saturday than be at this game. There are a million reasons why I'll be watching and hoping for a 2-1 Brentford win as this is the second Championship game in the Super 6 jackpot. As a Sky man, I can't actually win the prize, but I'm sure I can find a second cousin or an auntie-in-law to have a go!

Brentford's Alan Judge - Sky Bet Championship player of the month for October
Image: Brentford's Alan Judge will run Rotherham ragged, says Ollie

It's going to be a dismal game this one, but Brentford have the edge. His name is Alan Judge. What a lovely footballer he is. He's turning plenty of heads with his performances and can win a game on his own.

This will be Neil Warnock's toughest job keeping Rotherham up. It looks as though their bubble has burst after three years of success. 

OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-2 (Sky Bet odds 8/1)

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What would you do with the £1m jackpot, Ollie?

I would go to my local cigar shop and would buy the biggest cigar in the world. With a glass of top-notch whiskey in hand I would have a right good think about my plan of action about how I could help the world. I'd look like Winston Churchill.

Bolton v Burnley, Saturday 3.00

This game could throw up some fireworks as it's a local derby - that would help Bolton, but Burnley can mix it up too.

They're so good at taking punches and are getting used to winning games again. I can't see anything stopping Burnley in this current form. They've won three of the last four and haven't conceded a goal in that time. All their promotion rivals will need to watch out, as will the Bolton defence with Andre Gray around. He hasn't scored in the last four and will be looking to put that right. 

OLLIE PREDICTS: 0-2 (Sky Bet odds 11/2)

Fulham v Middlesbrough, Saturday 3.00

Away win. All day long. That was a huge win for Middlesbrough on Tuesday against Cardiff and they'll be keen on putting a winning run together now. After doubting them on Tuesday, I've learned from my mistake and I'm not doubting them anymore.

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Cardiff

Fulham have the talent in their squad but the only thing consistent about them is their inconsistency. I think they're the most inconsistent team in the top four divisions. It doesn't make sense.

OLLIE PREDICTS: 0-2 (Sky Bet odds 7/1)

Cardiff v Preston, Saturday 3.00

Preston are absolutely flying. To win four games in a row in the Championship is a sensational achievement. Can they make it five? Yes they can!

Simon Grayson's teams are hard to stop when they're high on confidence and they don't concede many goals.

If Cardiff can reproduce their performance against Brighton, then they'll be too strong for Preston but they let me down against Middlesbrough on Tuesday. I'm not sure I can trust them.

PRESTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Joe Garner of Preston North End during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Reading at Deepdale on
Image: Joe Garner has found his goal scoring boots

Joe Garner can get the winner. He's on a roll! He netted his second goal in two games against Charlton - having previously hit just three all season. He's a top bloke and a great player.

OLLIE PREDICTS: 0-1 (Sky Bet odds 6/1)

Burton Albion v Walsall, League One, Saturday 3.00

This will be a nail biting game as it's an important one for both clubs. However, I've got to side with Burton, they've won 11 games at home this season, including their last two. Walsall are wobbling slightly, winning just one of their last six matches. Burton have the title within their sights and that's a fantastic motivation for the players. Go get the job done. 

OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-0 (Sky Bet odds 5/1)

Wycombe v Bristol Rovers, Saturday 3.00

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Highlights of Bristol Rovers' 2-1 win against Morecambe in Sky Bet League Two

"We've got more money than you, we've got more money than you!" That's what the Bristol Rovers fans were singing about Bristol City last weekend after we got a new billionaire owner. It will be interesting what the new board have planned and whether money really can buy success for Rovers. He could buy a new training ground and a new stadium. The Gas are on the march. This will be tough against Gareth Ainsworth's team, but I fancy an away win.

OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-3 (Sky Bet odds 18/1)

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