There are seven live EFL games across Sky Sports on Good Friday.
Friday 19 April 2019 17:40, UK
David Prutton returns with his Sky Bet EFL predictions ahead of the Good Friday fixtures, but who is he tipping for victory?
It goes to show how quickly things can change that Sheffield United are now facing a big task to overhaul Leeds again. Two draws on the spin and it looks like it might be the play-offs for the Blades.
Nottingham Forest have gone completely flat at the wrong time, losing three games in a row to see their play-off hopes completely ended. It's important for Martin O'Neill that they have a positive end to the season but I can't see them getting anything at Bramall Lane.
Prutton predicts: 2-1 (15/2 with Sky Bet)
Birmingham should be safe now. It isn't mathematically done yet, but there are enough points and teams between themselves and the relegation zone at this point.
Derby got back to winning ways last weekend but you imagine they will probably need to win their final five games to make it into the play-offs, and I think they will get held at St Andrew's.
Prutton predicts: 2-2 (14/1 with Sky Bet)
Bolton could end a miserable campaign by getting relegated in front of their own fans on Friday, and with all the off-field problems you really worry for the club once the inevitable happens.
Aston Villa got a huge weight off their shoulders by winning a game without Jack Grealish last weekend, but they will desperately still need him for The Run In. With or without him, this should be a straightforward win.
Prutton predicts: 0-3 (8/1 with Sky Bet)
Leeds have taken the promotion race by the scruff of the neck and they may even have half an eye now on sneaking above Norwich, rather than just looking over their shoulders at Sheffield United. Although we have seen before how quickly all that can change.
Wigan have the worst away record in the Championship, even Ipswich have picked up four more points on the road than them, while Leeds have the best record at home. This is only going one way.
Prutton predicts: 2-0 (11/2 with Sky Bet)
Middlesbrough have returned to form at the right time, taking advantage of a couple of kind fixtures to get some confidence and their play-off hopes back on track.
Stoke are just getting through until the end of the season now, and a few of their squad will be playing for their futures under Nathan Jones. Score draw for me.
Prutton predicts: 1-1 (11/2 with Sky Bet)
Norwich could have gone into this game on Friday night with their own promotion hopes in their hands, but two draws on the spin have slowed that down slightly. Depending on what happens in other games beforehand, they could still do it, but even if it doesn't happen on Friday it will sooner or later. They should sneak this one.
Prutton predicts: 2-1 (15/2 with Sky Bet)
Portsmouth are flying again. If it wasn't for such a frustrating dip in January and February they would be right up there with Luton in the hunt for the League One title. That being said, automatic promotion is still well within their grasp.
Burton are in cracking form themselves, but have left it too late to reach the play-offs now. They will want to keep their momentum going but I think this one will be a draw.
Prutton predicts: 2-2 (14/1 with Sky Bet)
Sunderland looked an absolute shoo-in for automatic promotion a couple of weeks ago, but a couple of slip-ups in a row - including an incredible 5-4 reverse against Coventry - have allowed Barnsley, Portsmouth and even Charlton right back into it.
Doncaster are right back on form as well, and will prove a stern challenge at the Stadium of Light as they look to book their own play-off spot. It will be a tight game, but I'll back Sunderland to edge it.
Prutton predicts: 2-1 (15/2 with Sky Bet)
Bristol City vs Reading (12pm): 2-0 (15/2)
Millwall vs Brentford (1pm): 0-1 (10/1)
Preston vs Ipswich: 1-1 (6/1)
QPR vs Blackburn (live on Red Button): 2-2 (12/1)
Swansea vs Rotherham: 2-1 (15/2)
West Brom vs Hull: 2-2 (12/1)
