Tactics: David Platt has switched between 3-5-2 and 4-4-2 but he has recently favoured the latter. He tends to play a high back line and Rovers will want to play the ball in behind
Key battle;: The Rovers central midfield will be looking to stamp their authority on the game against the likes of Chris Bart-Williams. David Prutton and Nigel Quashie
Form guide: In their last five games, Forest have won one, lost two and drawn two but remain perilousll close to the drop zone
One to watch: Stern John (below) has impressed in his short time at the City Ground. He has genuine pace and no little skill
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