As for the visitors, while Leeds may have managed to come from two goals down against Millwall last month, the Whites have once again come crashing back down to earth. Putting in what was another worrying display and hit with a shock 1-0 defeat against relegation scrappers Wigan last weekend, Marcelo Bielsa s men have now lost four of their last five matches across all competitions and hold just a three-point buffer from losing their spot in the top-two. Along with collecting just a sole victory on the road since the start of December, there is no doubt that the former Napoli boss will be growing more concerned by his side s issues in the final third. Drawing another blank against the Latics last time out, Leeds have failed to find the net in three of their last four appearances and the mood around Elland Road appears to be growing more fragile by the week. Already suffering defeats away at the likes of Charlton, Millwall, and QPR since opening the 2019/2020 campaign, Saturday s trip to Nottinghamshire could prove to be yet another tricky test.
Team News
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips is available after a three-match ban.
Loan signing Jean-Kevin Augustin could feature after playing 45 minutes for the under-23s and Gaetano Berardi is also in contention after a calf injury.
Key Factors to Consider
When the two sides faced off earlier in the season, Forest and Leeds played out a 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
In fact, three of the last four meetings have ended in a stalemate.
Leeds have lost four of their last five matchups across all competitions.
Nottingham Forest have lost just one of their last eight matches against Championship appearances.
Lewis Grabban has scored six goals in his last eight Championship matchups, including finding the net at Elland Road back in August.
Conclusion
On paper, Nottingham Forest should see Saturday s contest as a golden opportunity to move within touching distance of the top-two and make a real statement. Continuing to shine at the City Ground and Leeds showing what has been a woeful run of form after losing four of their last five appearances, we re backing Sabri Lamouchi s men to come out on top in Nottinghamshire this weekend.
Verdict: Nottingham Forest draw no bet
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