Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has claimed his side are unlikely to make the top six, but with just six points separating them from the play-off places, a few wins against their rivals could see them in the mix. Here's how the latest data algorithm (via FiveThirtyEight) has predicted the final Championship table will look at the end of the season:
21. 4th: Swansea City
Points total: 82. The Swans drop one place, despite having a number of 'easy' fixtures ahead of them against the likes of relegation candidates Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers. Photo: Nathan Stirk
22. 3rd: Brentford
Points total: 84. Last season's play-off final losers have to do it all again, after failing to close the gap on Watford. Bees fans will be fearful of a mass exodus of talent if they don't go up this year. Photo: George Wood
23. 2nd: Watford
Points total: 88. The Hornets stay strong and secure automatic promotion with a second place finish. The likes of Joao Pedro and Ismaila Sarr have had Championship defenders on toast this season. Photo: Naomi Baker
24. 1st: Norwich City
Points total: 97. No surprises here, then, as Daniel Farke's rampant Canaries soar to the title and bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. Photo: Stephen Pond