Fulham vs. Middlesbrough (Sunday, 1.30pm)
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Fulham begin life back in the Championship by welcoming Middlesbrough to Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon.
Like their hosts, Middlesbrough will be looking to achieve promotion to the Premier League after a below-par campaign under Neil Warnock last season.
We say: Fulham 2-1 Middlesbrough
With both clubs having a fresh look about them this season, a highly-competitive match could play out at the weekend. However, still possessing Premier League quality in their side, we expect Fulham to edge this contest by the odd goal in three.
Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.
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Coventry vs. Nott'm Forest (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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Coventry City mark their return to the Ricoh Arena by squaring off against Nottingham Forest in their opening Championship fixture of the 2021-22 campaign.
While the Sky Blues are targeting another year of consolidation, their opponents will be looking to mount a bid for the playoffs after a 17th-placed finish last season.
We say: Coventry City 1-1 Nottingham Forest
While Forest deserve to be regarded as the marginal favourites ahead of this contest, we cannot ignore the shrewd additions made by Robins. With that in mind and the desire to please a returning crowd, we are backing Coventry to claim a deserved share of the spoils.
Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.
