Saturday Championship Tips: Sky Blues to take their superb form into the World Cup break

• QPR's winless run to continue
• Cracking contest at Carrow Road
• Millers to beat managerless hosts

Hosts to triumph at the CBS

Coventry 2.427/5 v QPR 3.211/5; The Draw 3.4549/20

Despite the continued uncertainty surrounding Coventry's future at the CBS Arena, Mark Robins has managed to keep his players firmly focused on the on-field action with the Sky Blues having put together an impressive sequence of six wins in eight. As well as picking up maximum points in each of their last three, Robins' side have managed to keep three consecutive clean sheets and boast impressive xG numbers too.

Across the last four matches, they've produced an xG of 8.1 and are completely controlling matches. Although Viktor Gyokores is likely to steal the majority of the headlines, the combination of Ben Sheaf and Gustavo Hamer is providing the perfect blend of poise and aggression in the centre of the park.

QPR fans are looking forward to the enforced World Cup break with the three-week rest period likely to give Mick Beale's men a chance to regroup and recover from a punishing schedule. The R's have taken just a single point from their last four outings and have scored just one goal during that period.

The West Londoners have a few injury worries and their xG numbers have been very disappointing. Having produced an xG of just 2.2 across their last four games, they will need to seriously increase their productivity in order to break down the stubborn hosts.

Jaded Blades to test Cardiff's back-line

Cardiff 3.3512/5 v Sheffield United 2.3211/8; The Draw 3.412/5

Having been incredibly tough to break down at the Cardiff City Stadium for the majority of the campaign, the Bluebirds have now lost each of their last two matches at this stadium. Mark Hudson's audition for the head coach role is going relatively smoothly, however, his side will need to tighten up on Saturday afternoon.

They've lost three of their last four matches here and although they're creating chances, they're also giving plenty away.

Sheffield United looked 'jaded' according to manager Paul Heckingbottom and having given everything against Burnley last weekend, they weren't quite as effective in midweek as they went down 1-0 to Rotherham. Nevertheless, the Blades piled on the pressure in the second half and probably should have converted one of 14 efforts on goal.

Heckingbottom will be concerned by his side's propensity to give away cheap goals and having conceded 14 times across their last 10 matches, they could struggle to keep a clean sheet here.

Lively encounter in East Anglia

Norwich 2.265/4 v Middlesbrough 3.613/5; The Draw 3.4549/20

Norwich have managed to put their stuttering form firmly behind them and the Canaries will be hoping to build upon their recent run. Dean Smith's side have taken seven points from a possible nine and having produced an xG of 3.9 across their last two matches here, they continue to churn out plenty of chances per 90 minutes.

The East Anglian side have kept just a single clean in their last six matches here and in that goalless clash, they were unfortunate enough to come up against an inspired Seny Dieng.

Middlesbrough were truly dominant in midweek as they blitzed Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. The Teessiders were helped by an insipid display from the Seasiders, however, Michael Carrick's side look far slicker going forward since the switch of system and they could have scored at least five on Tuesday evening.

Boro have now scored 11 times across their last four away games and could easily grab a few more here.

Well-matched duo to meet in West Yorkshire

Huddersfield 3.1511/5 v Swansea 2.3811/8; The Draw 3.412/5

Having drawn consecutive blanks, Huddersfield desperately required some inspiration in the final third. Of all the players to provide a spark in this area of the field, very few fans would have predicted Josh Ruffels to be the man to step up. The Terriers were set up perfectly to thwart QPR in midweek and although they were indebited to another out-of-sorts performance from the hosts, they probably deserved to take all three points.

Swansea conceded twice in midweek despite facing just two shots on target against Birmingham. Russell Martin wasn't particularly complimentary of his players and their body language prior to conceding the late equaliser and bemoaned his side's inability to keep clean sheets. They've managed just one shutout since September 17th and could be breached once again by a side who will be buoyed by their midweek success.

Hornets to clinch narrow success

Bristol City 3.185/40 v Watford 2.447/5; The Draw 3.55/2

Bristol City are nervously glancing over their shoulders. Nigel Pearson's side are just three points above the drop zone heading into this clash and have won just two of their last 12 Championship matches. Nevertheless, at Ashton Gate, they are rarely outplayed and despite failing to win five of their last six here, they are producing some decent performances. Each of the hosts' defeats at this stadium have been by a single goal margin, and they were the better side against Sheffield United at the beginning of the month.

Watford are still incredibly inconsistent under Slaven Bilic, although they've now won four of their last five outings. Their only defeat came against in-form Coventry, although they've had a relatively straightforward run of games with both of their recent away victories coming against sides in the bottom seven.

Buoyant Millers to be victorious again

Luton 1.748/11 v Rotherham 5.59/2; The Draw 3.8514/5

At the time of writing, it looks like increasingly likely that Nathan Jones will be appointed by Southampton this week. The long-serving Luton manager has done an exceptional job in Bedfordshire and his passion will be missed by the fans. The Hatters were second best in midweek and struggled to defend Stoke's threat from wide areas. The deployment of Elijah Adebayo on the left wing will also have frustarted some supporters, however, the hosts are extremely short of options at the moment.

Rotherham produced a magical display to edge past rivals Sheffield United in midweek. The Millers have been much-improved under Matt Taylor and although they still tend to concede plenty of chances, they are also far more effective going forward. They are far from the finished product and the former Exeter boss will enjoy working with his squad on the training ground over the next few weeks, however, they should have enough to take something from this clash.

Out of form duo to share the spoils

Wigan 2.3611/8 v Blackpool 3.259/4; The Draw 3.4549/20

Both Wigan and Blackpool will be pleased that this will be their final game prior to a three week break. Neither team have the biggest squad and injuries have hit them hard over the last few weeks.

The Latics have averaged just 0.6 goals per game at the DW and their home form continues to be an issue. They've failed to find the net in three of their last six here and although they were slightly better against Swansea seven days ago, they still look short of confidence and crucially, firepower.

Blackpool must find a way to bounce back from their poorest performance of the campaign. The Seasiders have several players carrying knocks and looked exhausted on Tuesday night. They've failed to score in each of their last three matches and could struggle to take maximum points here.

Another tight 90 minutes at the Hawthorns

West Brom 2.0811/10 v Stoke 3.8514/5; The Draw 3.5551/20

Carlos Corberan's impact at the Hawthorns has been fairly immediate. The Spaniard has overseen consecutive 1-0 victories with WBA players showing plenty of endeavour throughout the 90 minutes. There have been notable improvement in performances with Kyle Bartley and John Swift amongst those who have looked far more interested since the change of management.

Stoke are still wholly unconvincing and although their midweek success against Luton has eased the pressure on Alex Neil, they still lack the neccessary tools to clamber away from the bottom three. The Potters' away performances have generally been better and they have lost just one of their last five on the road.

Improving Tigers to edge past Royals

Hull 2.568/5 v Reading 3.185/40; The Draw 3.39/4

Liam Rosenior picked up his first victory as Hull boss in midweek with the Tigers coming from 2-1 down to secure all three points at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Humberside outfit have put in two decent displays since the former defender arrived at the club and they should be able to put their recent home woes firmly behind them on Saturday afternoon.

Reading are struggling and they are another side who will surely benefit from the upcoming hiatus. Paul Ince's men have scored just twice across their last four outings and have notched just six in seven. The Berkshire side look jaded and they could struggle against the improving hosts.

Lilywhites to continue their winning sequence

Preston 2.588/5 v Millwall 3.1511/5; The Draw 3.185/40

Preston have moved into the top six following an impressive sequence of results. Ryan Lowe's side have won four of their last five and were the better side in their 4-2 derby defeat to Blackpool last month. They've beaten Middlesbrough and Swansea in their last two matches here and shouldn't find it overly tricky to take something against poor travellers Millwall.

The Lions have failed to score in three consecutive outings and were unable to break down 10-man Hull last weekend. They've produced an xG of 0.8 across their last two away games and could struggle to find a way past Freddie Woodman.