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David Prutton's EFL predictions including Brighton v Newcastle

David Prutton

David Prutton returns with his Sky Bet EFL midweek predictions across the Championship, League One and League Two.

It promises to be a huge Tuesday night at the Amex as Brighton and Newcastle go head-to-head live on Sky Sports with top spot up for grabs.

So who's Prutton tipping for three points? Read on to find out...

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Brighton v Newcastle - Championship, Tuesday, Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm

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From what I saw of Brighton against a promotion rival on Saturday, they were very, very good. Reading had a lot of the ball but Brighton were so clinical. They were decisive and really put them to the sword.

Chris Hughton's side go into Tuesday's match in ridiculously good form and will be full of confidence.

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Newcastle piled the pressure on Bristol City in the second half and it was an absolute onslaught. They should have won that game.

It's all set to be a really close match at the Amex but I think Brighton have the edge. Their attacking players have been in the goals recently while Newcastle will be missing Dwight Gayle.

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Prutton predicts: 2-1 (Sky Bet odds: 9/1)

Luton v Oxford United - Checkatrade Trophy semi-final, Wednesday, Sky Sports 3 HD from 7.30pm

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It's an intriguing set-up. Both teams have history in the competition and they have been doing really well in their respective divisions.

Oxford are going great guns and you really get the feeling there's plenty of motivation to get back to Wembley after last year's defeat to Barnsley.

Luton have played fantastically well this season and will fancy an upset. They are both excellent going forward and I think it'll be a cracker.

Prutton predicts: 3-2 (Sky Bet odds: 28/1)

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Highlights from Kenilworth Road as Luton faced Plymouth in the Sky Bet League Two fixture

Aston Villa v Bristol City - Championship, Tuesday, 7.45pm

It was a scrappy goal that beat Derby on Saturday, but a scrappy goal was exactly what Aston Villa needed.

You fear for Bristol City a little bit now. They were fantastic for 45 minutes at Newcastle but their squad doesn't have that depth and they couldn't hold on.

It was still a good result at St James' but I think it will be tough for them at Villa Park.

Prutton predicts: 2-1 (Sky Bet odds: 15/2)

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Highlights from Villa Park as Aston Villa faced Derby in the Sky Bet Championship

Blackburn v Derby - Championship, Tuesday, 7.45pm

It's been a strange time for Derby. There are similarities with Aston Villa in terms of the change of manager, a good run of form and then hitting the buffers.

You would presume the squad is in decent shape but it hasn't been going for them in recent weeks. The Villa defeat was a case in point.

Blackburn are yet to click this season but they have an added impetus to impress their new manager Tony Mowbray. You feel they will always score goals, it's their defence that has been the problem.

Prutton predicts: 1-2 (Sky Bet odds: 17/2)

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Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton and Blackburn

Millwall v Peterborough - League One, Tuesday, 7.45pm

It's seventh versus eighth and it should be a close one. It's finely poised but any time a team goes to Millwall, you know it's going to be tough.

They are very strong at home, as we have seen in the FA Cup.

Prutton predicts: 2-0 (Sky Bet odds: 15/2)

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Highlights from Boundry Park as Oldham faced Millwall in the Sky Bet League One fixture

Shrewsbury v Charlton - League One, Tuesday, 7.45pm

I was surprised by Charlton's defeat to Bury on Saturday. It's been a difficult season for Bury but they've changed their manager and it had an impact.

Charlton look a work in progress with Karl Robinson at the helm and it's about consolidation for them this season - but I see them getting the better of the Shrews.

Prutton predicts: 0-1 (Sky Bet odds: 6/1)

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Highlights from Stadium MK as MK Dons faced Shrewsbury in the Sky Bet League One fixture

Bury v Coventry - League One, Tuesday, 7.45pm

It has been such a difficult season for Coventry. We saw them in the Checkatrade Trophy semi-final and they were good.

You felt that could be the light at the end of the tunnel for them but their league form hasn't picked up.

Bury had a good result against Charlton and that will give them confidence. It will be a battle but the hosts should have the edge in front of their own fans.

Prutton predicts: 2-0 (Sky Bet odds: 9/1)

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Highlights from the Valley as Charlton faced Bury in the Sky Bet League One fixture

Scunthorpe v AFC Wimbledon - League One, Tuesday, 7.45pm

Scunthorpe will be looking at this as an opportunity to claw some points back on Sheffield United. They have this game in hand but ultimately regardless of what United do, it's about getting promoted for Scunthorpe.

They shouldn't be focused too much on top spot; going up is the No 1 goal. They have been good at home and Wimbledon will test them for sure but I think they will win.

Prutton predicts: 2-0 (Sky Bet odds: 15/2)

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Highlights from the Memorial Stadium as Bristol Rovers faced Scunthorpe in the Sky Bet League One fixture

Bolton v Bristol Rovers - League One, Tuesday, 8pm

There's always pressure on teams that come down to go straight back up and that's been the case for Bolton. They have lots of quality across the pitch that has played at a higher level.

Bristol Rovers did well to draw against Scunthorpe and that will be good for them from a morale point of view. Still, I think it will be too much to expect them to get a result.

Prutton predicts: 1-0 (Sky Bet odds: 6/1)

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Highlights from Bramall Lane as Sheffield United faced Bolton in the Sky Bet League One fixture

Cambridge v Doncaster - League Two, Tuesday, 7.45pm

Doncaster have been going fantastic but Cambridge had a good result beating Barnet on Saturday. They will make it difficult and I believe they will get a draw.

Doncaster seem to be handling the pressure and expectation that comes with topping the table pretty well. It is fiercely competitive in this division, though, with Plymouth breathing down their necks.

Prutton predicts: 2-2 (Sky Bet odds: 12/1)

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Highlights from the Keepmoat Stadium as Doncaster faced Accrington in the Sky Bet League Two fixture

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