Chris Hughton could make one change to the starting XI that faced Cardiff at the weekend with winger Joe Lolley replacing Watford loanee Philip Zinckernagel. The home side have one confirmed absentee for this midweek clash with Jordi Osei-Tutu ruled out with a hamstring problem. Paddy McNair missed the trip to Coventry after a demanding international break, but should return to the starting XI here. James Lea Siliki could make his full debut after appearing from the bench against Coventry. Summer signing Onel Hernandez is back available but Marcus Browne is still struggling with an injury.
Lewis Grabban gave Nottingham Forest a much-welcomed lead against a strong Cardiff side on Sunday afternoon, but it was the same old story in the end as two second half Cardiff goals condemned the Reds to their fifth league defeat of the season. Chris Hughton continues to come under criticism with his side propping up the table with just one point to their name. Middlesbrough were second-best in every department on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 2-0 away from home by a Coventry side who have started the season in fine form. Neil Warnock's side are now winless in their last four Championship matches. 1:1
Nottingham Forest have lost their last 4 home matches (Championship). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Nottingham Forest's last 4 home games (Championship). Nottingham Forest have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Middlesbrough's last 4 away games (Championship). Nottingham Forest have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches (Championship).
Hughton has little option but to throw caution to the wind on Wednesday, hoping that taking risks pays off for himself and his side. While Boro possess the quality to repel whatever Forest throw at them, we are still backing the home team to finally get a win on the board.
Lewis Grabban gave Nottingham Forest a much-welcomed lead against a strong Cardiff side on Sunday afternoon, but it was the same old story in the end as two second half Cardiff goals condemned the Reds to their fifth league defeat of the season. Chris Hughton continues to come under criticism with his side propping up the table with just one point to their name. Middlesbrough were second-best in every department on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 2-0 away from home by a Coventry side who have started the season in fine form. Neil Warnock's side are now winless in their last four Championship matches. 1:1
Chris Hughton could make one change to the starting XI that faced Cardiff at the weekend with winger Joe Lolley replacing Watford loanee Philip Zinckernagel. The home side have one confirmed absentee for this midweek clash with Jordi Osei-Tutu ruled out with a hamstring problem. Paddy McNair missed the trip to Coventry after a demanding international break, but should return to the starting XI here. James Lea Siliki could make his full debut after appearing from the bench against Coventry. Summer signing Onel Hernandez is back available but Marcus Browne is still struggling with an injury.
Nottingham Forest have lost their last 4 home matches (Championship). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Nottingham Forest's last 4 home games (Championship). Nottingham Forest have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Middlesbrough's last 4 away games (Championship). Nottingham Forest have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches (Championship).