The latest East Midlands derby comes from the iPro Stadium on Sunday lunchtime – here is how you can watch it.
Derby County and Nottingham Forest endured tough starts to the Championship season, but both are now on the up ahead of the grudge match between the two this weekend.
The hosts have seen their fortunes transformed since replacing Nigel Pearson with Steve McClaren and have won their last five league games, a run which has lifted them away from relegation danger and into the top half of the table.
Forest, meanwhile, have put together a run of three successive wins, the most impressive of which came against league leaders Newcastle last time out – albeit aided by playing against nine men for the second half.
Derby manager Steve McClaren
The Key Battle – Will Hughes vs Henri Lansbury
The battle between the creative midfielders will be vital on Sunday; Hughes continues to impress onlookers with his classy displays for the Rams while Lansbury was at the centre of the action against Newcastle and scored a hat-trick against Barnsley a fortnight ago.
Nottingham Forest’s Henri Lansbury celebrates after the game
Last Meeting:
Marcus Olsson’s winner 11 minutes from time sealed all three points for Derby in March’s meeting between these two sides.
Overalll, Forest have won 39 of these grudge matches to Derby’s 35.
Nottm Forest vs Derby
Recent league form – most recent last:
Derby – LWWWWW
Nottingham Forest – LLDWWW
Who’s the ref?
Christopher Kavanagh will be trying to keep tempers under control in the East Midlands.
He is not a man prone to red cards – Kavanagh is yet to show any in his 18 matches so far this season.
Chris Kavanagh (L) speaks to David Moyes
What time is kick off?
Derby v Nottingham Forest begins at 12pm on Sunday.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 are showing this local derby, with coverage starting at 11.30am.
Odds
Derby – 3/4
Draw – 11/4
Nottingham Forest – 18/5
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