Two of the Championship's out-of-form sides will look to grab a much-needed three points when Nottingham Forest host Millwall at the City Ground on Saturday.
The visitors are arguably most in need of the victory having picked up a league-low one point from their last six outings, with that coming courtesy of a goalless draw with Reading on Tuesday.
The result did little to help their relegation fears, however, as they remain five points adrift of safety and without a win in eight matches in all competitions.
Indeed, they have only won one of their last 15 outings, a dire run of form made even worse by heavy defeats at the hands of Middlesbrough, Norwich City and League One Bradford City.
The Lions have only scored three goals in their last six league matches, while only fellow strugglers Rotherham United have found the back of the net fewer times on their travels. courtesy of sportsmole
They have, in fact, picked up just two fewer points on the road than they've managed at The Den this season, but they go into this weekend's match having lost three away games in a row - including their last two to Blackpool and Bradford respectively.
Jos Hooiveld made his debut against Reading and is expected to start in central defence again, but he will need a new partner following Sid Nelson's red card in that match.
Byron Webster could be the man to come in, while Paris Cowan-Hall, who came on as a sub against the Royals, is pushing for his full debut.
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