Neil Warnock’s improving Bluebirds head to the City Ground for a televised Saturday evening clash.
Cardiff manager Neil Warnock
Two sides going in opposite directions meet in the East Midlands this weekend, with rejuvenated visitors Cardiff looking to add to the recent difficulties faced by hosts Nottingham Forest.
Philippe Montanier’s side have won just once in their last eight games and suffered a disappointing defeat at struggling Blackburn in midweek, while the Bluebirds have taken four points from Warnock’s first two matches against high-flying Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday.
Nottingham Forest’s Apostolos Vellios celebrates scoring
The Key Battle – Apostolos Vellios vs Sol Bamba
Greek frontman Vellios leads Forest’s scoring charts this season with five league goals to his name, including one in last weekend’s win over Birmingham.
He will be in for a tough clash against former Leeds defender Bamba, who has been a revelation in his first two Cardiff games since being signed on a free transfer last week.
Cardiff’s Sol Bamba scores their second goal
Last Meeting:
The most recent battle between these two teams was in December last year, when Oliver Burke’s early strike was rapidly cancelled out by Aron Gunnarsson and the points were shared at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Recent form – most recent last:
Nottingham Forest – LLDLWL
Cardiff – LWLLWD
Who’s the ref?
Championship regular Andy Woolmer will be in charge at the City Ground.
Referee Andy Woolmer shows a red card to Paul Robinson of Birmingham City
His 14 games so far this season have included both of these sides – he oversaw Forest’s 4-3 opening day win over Burton and Cardiff’s home defeat to Reading.
What time is kick off?
The game begins at 5.30pm
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 have live coverage of this Championship clash, with coverage starting at 5.15pm.
Odds
Nottingham Forest – 13/10
Draw – 12/5
Cardiff – 2/1
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