Things are getting interesting at the top of the Championship. Fulham’s defeat at home to Sheffield United means four points separate the top four teams. Blackburn have sprung out of the pack to challenge for automatic promotion as we reach the halfway stage of the season. Fulham will aim to return to winning ways when they clash with Birmingham. Fulham 15:00 Birmingham City Fulham are without a win in five Championship matches and Marco Silva’s side have been sucked into the pack. Since beating Barnsley 4-1, it has been difficult for the Cottagers in front of goal and they have scored three times in five matches. Birmingham were heavily beaten recently at Blackburn Rovers although they have avoided defeat in 50% of away games. BEST BET: Draw Huddersfield Town 15:00 Blackpool Huddersfield ended a run of five games without a victory by claiming a 3-2 win at Bristol City. with three Terriers goals in the space of fifteen minutes helping them to the spoils. They have now found the net in the past four matches and we’re also expecting Blackpool to be among the goals. They recently enjoyed a 3-1 win over Peterborough, with Keshi Anderson and Jerry Yates among the goals. BEST BET: BTTS Yes Hull City 15:00 Blackburn Rovers Two in-form teams clash in this Championship Boxing Day encounter, with Blackburn now eyeing automatic promotion. They might land the points against the Tigers, although Grant McCann’s team have now kicked clear of the drop zone. Hull were enjoying a six game winning run before losing at Nottingham Forest although they’re capable of finding the net here. Why not learn more about how to bet with the WhatAcca.com BTTS Win tips resources. BEST BET: BTTS Yes Middlesbrough 15:00 Nottingham Forest Chris Wilder and Steve Cooper are both doing well since taking charge at their respective clubs. Middlesbrough and Forest both have play-off aspirations this term, with the draw a probable outcome between in-form teams. We’re expecting the defences to be on top here, with Boro having taken ten points from their past four encounters. BEST BET: Draw Peterborough United 15:00 Reading This match could have a big bearing on which team is relegated from the Championship. With Posh having the chance to leapfrog Reading FC. Although Darren Ferguson’s side have struggled on the road, their home form has been rock solid. The Royals are vulnerable and have only won one of their past five games, with no shots on target in a recent 1-0 defeat at West Brom. BEST BET: Peterborough to win Preston North End 15:00 Sheffield United Preston and Sheffield United appear in good form, especially the Blades who have won four straight games. The appointment of Paul Heckingbotham raised a few eyebrows although the Yorkshire side landed a Monday night win at Fulham and seem to be in good nick. Ryan Lowe will be aiming for a successful time of things since swapping Plymouth with Preston and we can see this one ending all square. BEST BET: Draw Some big Championship Boxing Day clashes and we’re intrigued to see how many teams end up in the promotion mix. Fulham might just be having a blip, while Blackburn show no sign of stopping. Our accumulator tips will regularly feature selections from this division, whether we are selecting teams to win or both teams to score.