Team news: Kenwyne Jones is still a doubt after picking up an injury on wednesday. If he doesn't make it, then it looks like new signing Marek Saganowski will make his debut, making it an all polish attack. Another injury doubt from midweek was Kelvin Davis, although it is thought he should be ok, and his injuries could have been much worse. Idiakez could be in line for a return to midfield after his strong showing from the bench midweek. This could be for Powell who is definitely out, with Pele dropping to centre back. Alternatively, Baird could slot inside, with Ostland or Makin stepping in at rightback. Whoever plays, it seems that Saints are starting to get some key players back, and it feels like the squad is looking quite strong now and will only get stronger with the future return of belmadi and surman.
Derby's lineup is harder to predict with Billy Davies rotating his squad successfully, with even Matty Oakley (now derby club captain) not guarenteed a starting place on his return to st mary's. There is a reasonable chance they will give debuts to some of their new signings from january, James McEveley, Tyrone Mears and Jon Macken.
Championship weekend predictions
Friday
Cardiff - Barnsley 3-0
Saturday
Colchester - Birmingham 2-2
Palace - Ipswich 3-1
Hull - West Brom 1-1
Leicester - Luton 2-0
Norwich - Leeds 4-1
QPR - Burnley 0-0
Sheff Wed - Preston 1-1
Southampton - Derby 3-1
Stoke - Southend 2-0
Sunderland - Coventry 1-0
Wolves - Plymouth 1-1
1 comment:
Cardiff won Friday, so Saints need a result here.
I hope they can beat Derby. But Derby is on fire right now, I'd take a 1-1 draw.
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