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David Prutton predicts another tight weekend at the top for Leeds United

Leeds United return to Championship action this weekend.

The Whites were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Derby County at Elland Road last Saturday, despite dominating the game for large spells.

Fortunately for Marcelo Bielsa's side though, second place Swansea City were held to a 0-0 draw by Bristol City at Ashton Gate, meaning the Whites remain at the summit on goal difference.

But this weekend sees Bielsa's side head to the capital in search of all three points and a return to winning ways.

Charlton, Leeds' opponents on Saturday afternoon, will also be looking to return winning ways after two straight defeats against Birmingham and Wigan Athletic.

And here's a look in full at what Sky Sports' EFL expert had to say on this weekend's fixtures.

Stoke vs Nottingham Forest

It feels like I have said this every week, probably because I have! But this really could be make or break for Nathan Jones. The defeat at Crawley on penalties in the Carabao Cup in midweek was another real blow for Stoke's season.

Nottingham Forest, despite their thrashing at Arsenal, are in pretty decent nick in the Championship and haven't lost since the opening day. They should have too much confidence and see off Stoke.

Prutton predicts: 0-2

QPR vs West Brom

QPR are flying at the minute. Four wins on the spin and they look like they have a good few players in Nahki Wells, Jordan Hugill and Ebere Eze, to name some, who will get them goals this season.

West Brom are the top scorers in the Championship and the impact of Grady Diangana off the bench against Huddersfield last week showed their strength in depth. They remain unbeaten and I fancy it to stay that way. Score draw.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Charlton vs Leeds United

The international break came at a bad time for Charlton. They were flying high but since then have lost two games on the spin, dropping from second to out of the top six.

Leeds won't know how they didn't beat Derby last week, but that is not the first time we have said that about one of their results since Marcelo Bielsa took over. I think Charlton could frustrate them as well.

Prutton predicts: 1-1

Preston vs Bristol City

Preston are flying high. It is five unbeaten now and they look like they have plenty of goals in their team and also look pretty tight at the back, which is obviously an excellent combination.

Bristol City are ticking along well under Lee Johnson this season, although a couple of draws lately has seen them drift out of the top six. Narrow home win for me.

Prutton predicts: 1-0

Swansea vs Reading

Swansea are another side who have seen their results dip since the international break. They have failed to win their last two games or score in either, which will be a little bit of a concern to Steve Cooper.

Steve Cooper celebrates after the win during the Championship match at Elland Road on Saturday, August 31, 2019 between Leeds United and Swansea City (Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Reading are a strange one. They have looked so good in some games this season and seem to have a decent squad, but they have lost three in a row now but I reckon they could arrest that slump with a draw on Saturday.

Prutton predicts: 2-2

Barnsley vs Brentford

Barnsley fans would have been hoping it would be different for them this time in the Championship, but it is looking like it will be another season of struggle. They have scored fewer goals than any side in the Championship and have notched just once in their last five games.

Brentford's results haven't been much better. They can't seem to score either, although they don't concede too many at the other end. I think this could end goalless.

Prutton predicts: 0-0

Other Championship predictions

Fulham vs Wigan (Fri. 7.45pm): 2-0

Blackburn vs Luton: 1-0

Derby vs Birmingham: 1-2

Huddersfield vs Millwall: 1-0 

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