Millwall travel to Nottingham Forest for this Friday’s clash at The City Ground.
It is an important game for both clubs, who see themselves sitting 10th and 4th respectively in the EFL Championship and look to cement their places in the play-offs in what has been a tight race so far.
Last Time Out
The Lions come into this game looking to rediscover their form following a 1-1 draw with Bristol City last Saturday, as they remain 10th in the EFL Championship.
Millwall striker Matt Smith denied Bristol City an important victory at the Den as he cancelled out Pedro Pereira’s first half strike to earn the London side a point.
Nottingham Forest currently sit 4th in the EFL Championship having played 36 games this season and they will look continue their unbeaten run and get an important victory against The Lions.
Forest come into this game in decent form after being unbeaten in their last four outings, winning one and drawing three.
Rejuvenated Grabban?
Monday’s game against Middlesbrough saw Nottingham Forest salvage a valuable point to stay in the play-off positions and increase their chances of earning promotion to the Premier League for next season.
Lewis Grabban scored a late equaliser to stretch Forest’s unbeaten record to four games.
The Croydon-born forward is Forest’s top scorer with 17 goals as he continues to stay in the hunt for the golden boot this season and he will look to get on the scoresheet again against a resolute Millwall side who have only conceded 40 goals in the league, which is the sixth fewest in the division.
Team News
Shaun Williams and Ryan Leonard could make a return to the Millwall squad for Friday night’s clash at the City Ground. Meanwhile, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Tom Bradshaw are both currently suffering from illnesses.
Samba Saw remains an absentee for the hosts as he is still suffering from a knee injury. Tendayi Darikwa is continuing his rehabilitation from his knee injury and Nuno da Costa remains out for the hosts.
Previous Encounters
The Lions have got a favourable record against Nottingham Forest in regard to their overall head to head record, winning 26 games, drawing 22 and losing 22 in the process.
Millwall have also got a good record in their previous meetings, having been unbeaten against Forest in their last four outings, winning two and drawing two in the EFL Championship.
Both teams managed to play out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the corresponding fixture at The Den. Both sides have drawn three of their last five games, and this game should keep spectators on the edge of their seats as it is likely to be a close encounter.
A victory for the home team on Friday evening would give Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi a huge confidence boost, but they will have to be aware of the threat that Millwall will cause them.
They will face a hugely motivated Millwall side that will desperately be looking for a change in form as they will look to repay the faith given by Millwall manager Gary Rowett.
