MIDDLESBROUGH VS QUEENS PARK RANGERS (SUNDAY, 12AM AEST)

The big talking point: Massimo Luongo’s on fire for Queens Park Rangers. QPR manager Ian Holloway heaped praise on the Australian midfielder following his man of the match performance against Millwall in their previous fixture. With Luongo pulling the strings in midfield, the R’s are unbeaten at home and travel to The Riverside full of confidence.

What will happen: Middlesbrough will find the back of the net. Coming off a 0-0 stalemate with Aston Villa, Garry Monk’s men will be eager to get on the scoresheet early in this encounter. With Britt Assombalonga leading the line with four goals to his name, Boro are a side more than capable of banging in the goals.

What won’t happen: QPR won’t return to West London with all three points. Despite some promising performances this campaign, Ian Holloway’s side will be outplayed by a Middlesbrough squad which read a lot better on paper. The R’s may have enough in them to force the draw but a win may just be out of their reach.

FFT predicts: 2-1

MILLWALL VS LEEDS UNITED (SUNDAY, 12AM AEST)

The big talking point: Leeds – seven games in and they’re top of the table and unbeaten so far this campaign. United are on a four-match winning streak in the league and have conceded just two goals prior to their meeting with Millwall this weekend. Thomas Christiansen’s side have proved all the pundits wrong and will look to get the job done against Millwall at The New Den.

What will happen: Samuel Saiz will have the final say. Since joining Leeds in July, the Spanish midfielder has accumulated an impressive goal scoring record, with six goals to his name from his first eight matches. Along with latest signing, Pierre-Michel Lasogga, Leeds have found goals easy to come by. The Hamburg loanee bagged himself a brace in his debut for his new club against Burton Albion.

What won’t happen: James Meredith’s Millwall won’t keep a clean sheet. The Lions will struggle to contain Leeds’ versatile attack while goals may be hard to come by at the other end with key striker, Lee Gregory suspended following his sending off against QPR in their midweek fixture.

FFT predicts: 0-3

NOTTINGHAM FOREST VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (SUNDAY, 12AM AEST)

The big talking point: The lethal partnership of Forest’s Daryl Murphy and Barry McKay. The duo combined to provide the match winner in their most recent encounter against Sunderland. After their nail-biting end to last season, Forest find themselves flirting around the top of the table early in this campaign.

What will happen: Diogo Jota will prove a handful for Forest’s backline. The Portuguese playmaker has set the Championship alight since his arrival in the Black Country. With three goals to his name he’ll be sure to disturb Forest in their encounter at The City Ground.

Keep an eye out for both sides attacking partnerships as Forest’s Daryl Murphy and Barry McKay go head to head with Wolves’ Diogo Jota and Brazilian striker, Leo.

What won’t happen: A one sided affair. Based on their previous encounters, this match has all the signs to be a thrilling encounter which may come down to the wire. Nuno Santo’s side are well versed in finding the back of the net late on after Danny Batth’s 85th minute equaliser at Molineux in their latest match, a 3-3 draw with Bristol City.

FFT predicts: 2-2