A win for Marcelo Bielsa's men would put them eight points clear of third-place Fulham ahead of the 3pm kick-offs. As ever, with some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend's Championship fixture list. Scroll and click through the pages:
1. A big weekend at the bottom
It could prove to be a pivotal weekend in the relegation picture with Huddersfield and Charlton facing off, while Luton Town host Stoke City.
2. Grim reading for Middlesbrough fans
Boro could be in the relegation zone by the time they host Forest on Monday while the visitors will hope results will go their way. All in all, it will provide an intriguing and tense evening at the Riverside Stadium.
3. Promotion prediction
EFL expert Andy Hinchliffe has predicted the final promotion picture with West Brom and Leeds in the top two. Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Brentford are tipped to settle for the play-offs.
4. Big game at the Hawthorns - for different reasons
The Baggies hope to maintain/ increase their nine-point advantage over the play-off places against a revitalized Wigan, who are unbeaten in their last four games as they fight to retain their Championship status.
5. Contract talks surround Hillsborough
Contract talks have hit the headlines at Hillsborough since the dramatic win over Charlton Athletic with Steven Fletcher expressing his desire to stay while fans are desperate to see Fernando Forestieri sign on the dotted line.
6. Race for the play-offs
With both teams lingering just outside the play-offs, three points will go a long way to potentially recording a top six place. Ahead of kick-off, Blackburn sit eighth on 52 points with Swansea one point and one place below.