Derby County VS Nottingham Forest Match Prediction

The two teams have a small winning difference: Nottingham is better, having 38.3% on their side, Derby have 33.3% in their favor and 28.3% are split as draw outcomes.

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Derby County vs Nottm Forest Prediction

The hosts are needing this victory because it will mean much for them if they stick closer to the top of the table. Nottingham will hold nothing back, and they will push constantly, but the hosts have a solid performance and a patient buildup which will eventually get them the victory. However, there isn’t a big betting prediction at the scoring sheet.

Correct score: 1-0

Derby County vs Nottm Forest Betting Tips and Odds

Derby’s odds aren’t changing much and are varying from 1.65 to 1.70. Given that guests’ coefficient is 5.00 in average, it’s a suspicious number and you can make a safe bet with a 0-2 goals in total, the betting coefficient being 1.70.

Missing players

Cyrus Christie has a foot injury and will be out for sure. The same goes for James Wilson, because of a ligament injury.

Key man

Scoring 5 goals in his 18 appearances for the team, Thomas Ince is the current top scorer.

Team form

This is a brilliant preview for the team; five won games in a row, and they’re finally waking up since the start of the season.

Expected lineup – 4-3-3

Missing players

Two players who sustained injuries from the past fixtures are Fryatt and Pinillos – Achilles’ tendon injury and knee injury, respectively.

Key man

The player from the midfield Henry Lansbury is taking the lead as a top scorer with six goals so far.

Team form

They were a real betting treat, having won the previous three fixtures. Beside those, they have one draw and one loss and are sitting 13th.

Expected lineup – 3-5-1-1

If both sides play an open football, the fans will see an attractive game with lots of scoring opportunities, but not so many goals. Since it will be a struggle for points, Derby aren\'t presenting a scoring challenge in the betting odds. Nottingham are more likely to push harder than the hosts, but a single mistake may cost them a goal, which will, although with minimal difference, be crucial for Derby\'s victory in the end - another plus in their immense results this season.

The 9th placed Derby are in a great form recently and will surely keep it up later on in the season. They score moderately per game - 0.89 goals in average, while their opponents score 1.79 goals per game, but allow 1.74.