Sky Bet Championship: betting previews & tips for the Good Friday 3pm games

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Birmingham v Derby

Birmingham's promotion hopes were dashed when they were docked nine points for breaching profitability and sustainability rules but they have given their supporters something to cheer about with a strong run of results.

They took four points from matches with West Brom, Leeds and Sheffield United and should fancy their chances against travel-sick Derby.

Only six of the Rams' 17 league triumphs have come away from home and their top-six ambitions could be dealt a blow.

Recommendation
Birmingham
1pt 33-20 bet365

Leeds v Wigan

Leeds took a big step towards promotion from the Championship by seeing off Sheffield Wednesday on the same day Sheffield United were held by Millwall.

Wigan represent a softer assignment but Marcelo Bielsa's group will be tested by opponents who have taken points off Bristol City and Norwich this month.

Three of United's last five league wins have been by single-goal margins and their two goals in the win over Preston came after North End had a player sent off.

Recommendation
Leeds to win by one goal
1pt 11-4 Sky Bet, RedZone

QPR v Blackburn

Blackburn are guaranteed to be playing in the Championship again next term and they could lack motivation against QPR at Loftus Road.

Caretaker boss John Eustace has tightened things up at the back with the Hoops keeping successive clean sheets over Millwall and Swansea in their last two games.

They netted four goals in their win over the Swans and look primed to finish their season strongly as they edge away from the drop zone.

Recommendation
QPR
1pt 5-4 Betfred

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