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Norwich City v Bristol City

The Canaries and the Robins are chirping in the Sky Bet Championship but the hosts look capable of putting an end to Bristol City's incredible run since the turn of the year.

The visitors have won each of their last seven league games but table-toppers Norwich have a trio of big names back in their matchday squad.

Midfield maestro Moritz Leitner, Timm Klose and Mario Vrancic all provide quality cover on the bench for Daniel Farke's men, who can tighten their stranglehold on top spot with a win.

Recommendation
Norwich City
1pt 10-11 Betfred

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Birmingham v Blackburn

Birmingham suffered a massive setback in their playoff hopes with a 1-0 defeat to Bolton last time out but they can get it right at the second time of asking against Blackburn at St Andrews.

The visitors go into the game light on quality at the back with Derrick Williams starting his two-match ban and Darragh Lenihan nursing a knee injury.

The Midlands side should capitalise on Blackburn's defensive vulnerabilities and Che Adams, who starts and has 19 Championship goals this season, is a value bet to open the scoring.

Recommendation
C Adams first goalscorer
1pt each-way 4-1 bet365

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Blackpool v Oxford

Blackpool are on the fringe of the top six in Sky Bet League One and a home fixture against lowly Oxford could be just what they need to reignite their playoff push.

They will also be buoyed by the return of skipper Jay Spearing to the starting 11 and Jordan Thompson is on the bench after the two recovered from a knee injury and illness respectively.

Midfielder Cameron Brannagan is suspended for United, leaving them short of quality in the middle, and a home win at a shade of odds-against makes plenty of appeal.

Recommendation
Blackpool
1pt 6-4 bet365, Betfred, BoyleSports

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