Predictions: Brian Clough Trophy Match 11.03.2018

[Romanis]

This will be the 23rd BC Trophy Match. Derby have won it outright 11x. Forest 6x. With 5 draws also going Derby's way as the holders, so a total win of 16-6.

With automatic promotion surely beyond them, Derby's primary focus in the last 10 games is to retain a play-off place. 4 points separate them from 7th and 8th places, a further 6 to Sheff Utd (game in hand).
For sure Derby are due a win and the best possible way to reignite their season is by winning at their rivals.
Forest have all but guaranteed safety and mid-table is where they'll finish. Unbeaten in 5 and this the one game, they'll hope to put in a performance for their long suffering fans.

Lee Tomlin could be the man to decide this fixture, he sat out the goalless draw against Norwich, but should be back against Derby. A tough match to call, with red cards and penalties figuring prominently. Will both teams finish with 11 men? A fiery encounter is likely given Derby's need for points and Forest's determination to stop them.

A caveat for this week's predictions: Derby fans can only predict victory or draw. The correct score winner gets ' a grand tour of Es***red's work place.' However should Forest win, expect Es***red to be on here like a rash. And without sanction.

This will be the 101st fixture between the clubs in major competitions. Forest hold a 39-38 lead on wins with 23 draws. Overall this is the 126th fixture between the clubs, Derby leads 50-46 with 29 draws.

[DCFCArmy]

1-1

No confidence whatsoever and tbh I could care less, not even a little nervous about this game, if forest win we just get out the playoff places a little quicker that's all. it says something when fans are no longer bothered about the big one, such is our current pathetic meltdown again.

[Romanis]

1-1

No confidence whatsoever and tbh I could care less, not even a little nervous about this game, if forest win we just get out the playoff places a little quicker that's all. it says something when fans are no longer bothered about the big one, such is our current pathetic meltdown again.

I don't think you'll be out of the play-offs, just yet. 4 points. Still overall I think you'll still finish in the top 6. Bristol City is the team you need to beat.

[Andy_Faber]

Not predicting a score but I have one of those 'comeback from a position of adversity' feelings coming on, maybe after Johnson gets sent off for lamping one of yours (sorry I don't know any names) and we go one down. Much as I love your presence round here Rom I do NOT like Forest at all and can't countenance anything but a victory for the Rams.

[essexred52]

This fixture is overdue a draw.

1-1

[Romanis]

As much as I want Derby to make the playoffs or promotion, I want the BC Trophy back in Nottingham and a draw won't see that occur, so it has to be a home win. 2-1 Forest

[ramAnag]

As much as I want Derby to make the playoffs or promotion, I want the BC Trophy back in Nottingham and a draw won't see that occur, so it has to be a home win. 2-1 Forest

Rom...you’re a Forest fan who’s discovered a ‘soft spot’ for Derby, you don’t need to make excuses.
Can’t pretend I’m not bothered, I am but the momentum is temporarily with you lot and I anticipate an embarrassing defeat and at least one red card.

[Romanis]

Well the one thing in your favour is that we have only won once at home since Karanka took over. And you seem to play better away.
A draw looks the obvious given both club's recent form.

[MadAmster]

1-2. End their 5 game unbeaten run.

[lewyman633]

I reckon our recent blistering form will come to a end with 2-2 draw