DERBY welcome Nottingham Forest to Pride Park for a huge East Midlands derby.
The game could be key for the play off places as both side remain in with a chance of securing a top six place, with Wayne Rooney inspiring the Rams to five-straight Championship wins.
Nottingham will look to solidify their winning streakCredit: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
Forest have won back-to-back home matches against Huddersfield and Bristol City, giving themselves a sizeable cushion over the chasing pack.
However, Derby are on a roll and can’t be discounted in what should be a blood-and-thunder clash by the Trent.
Derby will see this as a must win in order secure their play off placeCredit: Andy Clarke
When is Derby vs Nottingham Forest?
- The game kicks off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday, July 4.
- Derby host Nottingham at Pride Park.
- Both teams are unbeaten since returning to action.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
- Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will be showing the game live.
- It is not for free unfortunately, Sky have only elected for certain games to be aired for free on their Pick channel.
- It is also available to watch on Now TV, where you can grab a Sports pass from just £9.99.
What is the team news?
Wednesday night’s clash against Bristol City left Nottingham Forest worrying about injuries to Matty Cash and Joe Lolley.
Lolley is expected to come back but Yassine En-Neyah is struggling with a hamstring problem and may need more time before he’s back on the pitch.
Nottingham boss Sabri Lamouchi is hoping that his team will grab another win after being unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions.
Derby County have Jack Marriott ruled out for the rest of the season due to a groin injury.
Andre Wisdom won’t be playing after he was stabbed whilst visiting family in Liverpool but is now in a stable condition and is expected to be make a full recovery.
Match odds
- Derby to win – 27/20
- Draw – 11/5
- Nottingham Forest to win – 21/20
- Over 2.5 goals in the game – 21/20
- M. Whittaker to score anytime, Derby to win and Both teams to score – 8/1
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
