Hull City vs Derby County

Hull City started the season strongly but have failed to kick on after an opening round victory against Preston. Since then, they’ve been knocked out of the League Cup and were beaten comprehensively by QPR last time out. Derby have had a similarly inconsistent start to the season, picking up just one point from a possible six in the League. In the League Cup they overcame Salford but were denied a win at Peterborough who’s two late goals saw them run out as 2-1 victors.

With that in mind a draw looks like a solid bet with both teams keen to build some momentum by avoiding defeat

Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn

Nottingham Forest have been involved in three 2-1 results so far in all competitions picking up just one win in the League cup against Bradford City. Forest are yet to get a point on the board in the Championship and will be keen to change that at home to Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn have made a solid start to the League season after an impressive win against Swansea in the opening round of fixtures and a 1-1 draw away to Millwall last time out. 

Both teams have scored in all of the six fixtures involving these two teams so far this season and I expect this to continue when they meet at the City Ground.

Middlesbrough vs QPR

Queens Park Rangers have enjoyed a strong start to the season picking up four points in the League and beating Leyton Orient in the first round of the League Cup. They have four league goals already and will travel to the Riverside Stadium tomorrow full of confidence. Middlesbrough have also picked up four points in the League despite 3-0 loss to Blackpool in the League Cup.

Both teams are in good form but I expect QPR’s quality in attack to help them pick up a crucial three points away from home.