Championship - Best Bets

Millwall have been kind to us in recent weeks, and they are well into record setting territory now on thier 16 match unbeaten league run. With seven wins and a draw from their last eight road trips, the Lions shouldn't fear Sheffield United, although the Blades are certainly no slouches at home, having won 12 of their 21 League matches at Bramall Lane this season.

With both sides fighting hard for a place in the play-offs, this could come down to who wants it the most, and the feeling right now has to favour Millwall in that regard, having turned a nothing season into one in which the Premier League is very much in thier sights now.

1pt Millwall to beat Sheffield Utd at 11/4 (Bet365)

Home comforts have been significant for QPR this season, and they look over-priced at 19/10 to beat Preston this weekend. While results have been mixed for Ian Holloway's R's, 38 of their 53 pts have come at Loftus Road this season, and they have won their last three there - scoring nine goals in the process.

Preston have lost four of their last six, and while they should still be respected, they have dropped off as the end of the season approaches, and realistically their promotion bid is as good as over with five points between them and the top six spots.

Whilst I'm never a fan of backing sides with nothing to play for, this one looks worth a small investment.

1pt QPR to beat Preston at 19/10 (Bet365)

Whilst Ipswich parted company with the hugely sucessful Mick McCarthy this week, Nottingham Forest manager Aitor Karanka has won just three of his 16 matches since taking over.

Fans are divided over McCarthy's exit, but one thing which isn't in doubt was the backing the Yorkshireman had from his staff, and that can ensure the squad come together to produce a strong end to the season under Brian Klug. It's therefore a surprise to see them as long as 15/4 to beat a Nottingham Forest side who have not scored in six consecutive matches.

The Ipswich side McCarthy leaves behind certainly know how to play a frustrating brand of football, and Klug is unlikely to entirely rip up the tactical plans at this point in the season.

1pt Ipswich to beat Nottingham Forest at 15/4 (Betway)

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