- The leading team Leeds will host Preston
- Struggling Portsmouth and Derby will clash at Fratton Park
- Coventry, who are finishing strong, will visit Hull
With only five matches remaining, the competition is intensifying in the Championship at both the top and bottom of the standings. Expect plenty of excitement as teams fight for crucial points.
In the upcoming fixtures, Burnley, currently in second place, will kick off the action by facing Norwich at home on Friday evening, while a crucial match between relegation-threatened Stoke and Cardiff awaits on Saturday.
We have made predictions for the outcomes of all 12 games, culminating in Coventry's visit to struggling Hull on Monday evening.
Burnley vs Norwich (Friday, 8pm)
Unbeaten in 28 league matches and closely trailing leaders Leeds, Burnley are likely to overpower Norwich, who have struggled with only two wins in their last 12 games.
Burnley's strong defense, having conceded just five goals in 20 home matches, has been key to their title challenge.
Score prediction: Burnley 2-0 Norwich
Leeds vs Preston (Saturday, 12.30pm)
After a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough, Leeds have regained the top spot and are expected to outshine Preston, who have suffered three defeats in their recent four away games.
Score prediction: Leeds 2-0 Preston
Plymouth vs Sheffield United (Saturday, 12.30pm)
Sheffield United, currently third in the title race, may narrowly beat Plymouth, who are at the bottom of the table, after two consecutive 1-0 defeats.
The Blades have been strong away from home, winning eight of their last 10 matches, with four ending in a 1-0 victory.
Score prediction: Plymouth 0-1 Sheffield United