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After last weekends less then stellar prediction results, we’re looking to lock in some good wins this weekend. First up, the two teams that let us down last week, Wolves versus Preston. They line up on Friday evening at Molineux for the first game of the weekend, as such both will only have had three days rest since Tuesdays fixtures. Wolves will surely be the happier of the two teams as a result of notching up their first win under new manager Mick McCarthy. Preston, still without a win, still without a goal so far this season will be looking to get a grip of things early on and silence the home crowd but without influencial captain Graham Alexander, who starts a three match ban after being sent off midweek, I can’t see them getting a result. Wolves should win this one assuming they can continue to find the net.

Saturdays games are tough to call with a few finely balanced games in there. First up on Saturday at lunchtime are Stoke and Birmingham. Stokes good win midweek will have given them a boost going into this clash with the title favourites but I can’t see either that or the home advantage saving them. Birmingham have looked way too strong already this season and are going to have the desire and skill to take all three points on Saturday.

Cardiff against Coventry is a hard one to call but looks like it could produce a goal or two. With both the momentum and home advantage though it’s hard to see Coventry pulling off an upset. If forced to choose we’d have to plump for Cardiff City on this one.

Colchester versus Barnsley should be tight too inspite of Colchester being unable to pick up any points so far this season, they’re bound to get off the mark eventually and with home advantage this weekend they’ll be looking to produce a good display and secure all three points. Though should new signing, former Celtic and Ireland international Colin Healy, receive clearance in time he’ll be in the frame to give Barnsley a boost. Too close to call on this one.

Both Leicester and Ipswich will be desperate to open their account having both had bad results in their opening two games. Leicester have a number of injury doubts going into this game but we’ve guessing that they’re going to be going hell for leather on Saturday in order to get some points on the board. Leicester City to make it a home win - by a narrow margin.

Luton and Norwich have been going well so far this season and face each other at Carrow Road on Saturday. Coming off the back of their 2-0 win over a disappointing Preston midweek we can only assume that Norwich City will press home their advantage. As always, Darren Huckerby is sure to give the Luton defence a horrible time and may even get on the score sheet if he remember his shooting boots.

Next up, we have QPR at home to Southend. QPR nicked a point midweek against Leeds United and will be looking to go one better this weekend. They’ll need to shore up their defence as will Southend, who shipped three goals last weekend, in order to get the points. We’re expecting a Draw at this one.

Burnley have shot out of the traps this season are sit second in the table, conversely, Sheffield Wednesday have been looking like the proverbial rabbit in the headlights, having not managed a goal yet. We’re nailing our Burnley colours to the mast on this one.

Southampton versus West Brom is another tough to call match. Both teams have been going well and banging the goals in. With nothing to choose between them, we’ve giving Southampton the slight advantage but with a good chance of it ending equal.

Sunderland against Plymouth should be finely balanced but inspite of the home advantage we can’t see Sunderland pulling out of the losing streak with a win and with odds as high as 4/1 to be had on a Plymouth victory, it could be a nice little punt to make up a double/treble.

Which bring us to our final game on Saturday evening, Hull at home to Derby County. Hull’s defensive frailities have cost them dear already this season, no more so that last Tuesday when they surrender a 2-0 lead to Barnsley who when on to win 3-2. We don’t think 3 days is enough time to shore up that defence. Derby to get their first win of the season on Saturday evening.

Sunday afternoons game between the two promotion hopefuls, Crystal Palace and Leeds looks set to be a cracker. Leeds although not entirely convincing have been picking up points steadily. The signing of Geoff Horsfield should solve some of their problems up front and we can see him adding to his midweek goal tally this weekend. But alas it probably won’t be enough to push past free scoring Palace and pick up the points. Crystal Palace to extend their 100% record.