Wednesday's Championship predictions including Birmingham vs. Fulham

Birmingham vs. Fulham (Wednesday, 7.45pm)

Birmingham City play host to Fulham on Wednesday evening with the opportunity to move ahead of their second-placed opponents in the Championship standings.

Fulham, who have already defeated Blues in the EFL Cup this season, suffered a surprise defeat away at Blackpool at the weekend.

We say: Birmingham City 1-1 Fulham

For the first time this season, Fulham are under a little bit of pressure to perform after the setback in Blackpool.

Nevertheless, this remains a high-quality squad, and we expect the Cottagers to battle their way to a share of the spoils in the West Midlands.

Bristol City vs. Luton (Wednesday, 7.45pm)

Bristol City and Luton Town square off at Ashton Gate on Wednesday evening with both clubs sitting in mid-table of the Championship.

Both sides earned draws at the weekend, Bristol City being held at home by Preston North End and Luton battling back to gain a point at Blackburn Rovers.

We say: Bristol City 1-1 Luton Town

Given their respective results at the weekend, we expect both managers to push hard for all three points on Wednesday evening. Nevertheless, neither team are scoring goals with any regularity, leaving us to predict a low-scoring draw.

Coventry vs. Cardiff (Wednesday, 7.45pm)

Coventry City and Cardiff City will each be looking to build on positive starts to the Championship campaign when they meet at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Wednesday.

Both sides picked up victories on their return to action at the weekend, but it is Coventry who sit one point better off in the early-season standings.

We say: Coventry City 1-1 Cardiff City

The side enter this game in almost identical form, with Coventry boasting a perfect home record and Cardiff holding claim to being the Championship's best travellers since January.

The Sky Blues won this corresponding fixture last term, but they have otherwise struggled to beat the Bluebirds in recent years, leading us to predict a point apiece on Wednesday.

Nott'm Forest vs. Middlesbrough (Wednesday, 7.45pm)

Nottingham Forest play host to Middlesbrough in the Championship on Wednesday evening with Chris Hughton fighting to save his job at the City Ground.

While Forest sit bottom without a victory, Boro are down in 15th position in the standings after a four-match winless streak.

We say: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Middlesbrough

Hughton has little option but to throw caution to the wind on Wednesday, hoping that taking risks pays off for himself and his side.

While Boro possess the quality to repel whatever Forest throw at them, we are still backing the home team to finally get a win on the board.

Swansea vs. Millwall (Wednesday, 7.45pm)

Swansea City face Millwall on Wednesday at the Liberty Stadium, and the Swans are still searching for their first home league win of the season.

Gary Rowett takes his side to Wales with his team a point above Swansea in the table, but they are also searching for a first as they are yet to win an away game this season.

We say: Swansea City 1-1 Millwall

Though Swansea have struggled to find the net, Millwall's shaky defence will present opportunities for the Swansea forward line, but the Lions will be confident after the draw against West Brom, and are likely to continue their run of scoring in every match this season.

Stoke vs. Barnsley (Wednesday, 7.45pm)

Stoke City will welcome Barnsley to the bet365 Stadium on Wednesday, looking to make it six consecutive home wins in all competitions this season.

Barnsley have struggled to find the form of last season that saw them reach the playoffs and the visitors are still looking for their first away win of the season.

We say: Stoke City 3-1 Barnsley

Stoke have conceded in two of their opening three home league games, although they should be strong enough to prevail in this contest to continue their impressive start to the season.