Failing to win in the last two games experienced by Derby County left them out of the promotion playoff zone. Now, they are also required to immediately rise by defeating Nottingham Forest in order to return to compete in the top 6 positions.

In their last two matches at the ELC, Derby County were only able to get 1 point, they were humiliated by Millwall at home and were only able to draw when faced with Ipswich Town. These results made their position slipped to 7th place with a score of 51 points and are now within 2 points of Bristol City in 6th place or the final place to the promotion playoffs.

This condition forced Derby County to rise immediately. However, their efforts will get a strong resistance from Nottingham Forest will be their opponents in this 33rd week. Because, Nottingham is also in need of additional points in order to catch up with them against the teams – teams that are in the top 6. currently Nottingham Forest is ranked 9th with 47 points and only 6 points adrift of Bristol City.

Moreover, Nottingham’s confidence is also quite good at this time. Although in the last two games he was only able to play a draw, but at the moment Nottingham are unbeaten in their last 3 matches in the ELC by recording 1 victory and 2 draws. In addition, Nottingham also have a very good home record lately. They successfully recorded 3 wins and 1 defeat in their last 4 home games at ELC.

Our Prediction: 1

Odds: 2.50