Derby County FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Championship at iPro Stadium.
- Derby County FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Darren England
- Referee James Wilson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jul | Preston North End FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | Millwall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Manchester United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jul | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jun | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Millwall FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Derby County FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 2 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at iPro Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tobias Figueiredo, as he is very good at scoring at iPro Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 12' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joe Lolley makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sabri Lamouchi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' Derby County FC is showing some good football. However, Derby County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 27' Chris Martin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 42' Derby County FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Nottingham Forest FC's shape.
- 47' Nottingham Forest FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Derby County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' Another change for Nottingham Forest FC made on 59 minute. Nuno Joia leaves to be changed by Sammy Ameobi.
- 60' The Nottingham Forest FC bench stirs into life. Samba Sow is withdrawn and Tiago Silva gets his opportunity.
- 65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 66' The whistle greets Jason Knight as he departs to be replaced by Martyn Waghorn.
- 71' It looks like no one’s ball. Nottingham Forest FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' Duane Holmes is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nottingham Forest FC tonight.
- 77' It is a substitution in Nottingham Forest FC team. Joe Lolley is replaced by Adama Diakhaby on 77 minute.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Louie Sibley.
- 81' Max Lowe gets the nod from Derby County FC. He replaces Craig Forsyth and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Louie Sibley is replaced by Graeme Shinnie on 82 minute.
- 87' Nottingham Forest FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' Fresh legs for Derby County FC! Morgan Whittaker comes on to replace Max Bird.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Sammy Ameobi is booked for Nottingham Forest FC — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Alexander Mighten is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lewis Grabban at the 90 minute mark.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 12
-
3
Craig Forsyth ↓ Max Lowe 81'
- 37
-
41
Max Bird ↓ Morgan Whittaker 89'
- 17
- 19
- 23
- 32
-
38
Jason Knight ↓ Martyn Waghorn 66'
-
40
Louie Sibley ↓ Graeme Shinnie 82'
Bench
- 21
- 33
-
9
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 66'
-
11
Florian Jozefzoon ↑ 66'
- 46
-
25
Max Lowe ↑ 81'
-
4
Graeme Shinnie ↑ 82'
-
49
Morgan Whittaker ↑ 89'
- 51
Coach
Phillip Cocu
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 22
- 8
-
23
Joe Lolley ↓ Adama Diakhaby 77'
- 11
- 3
- 30
-
9
Nuno Joia ↓ Sammy Ameobi 59'
- 2
- 4
-
21
Samba Sow ↓ Tiago Silva 60'
Bench
- 16
-
14
Adama Diakhaby ↑ 77'
- 12
- 20
- 10
-
19
Sammy Ameobi ↑ 59'
- 17
-
28
Tiago Silva ↑ 60'
-
48
Alexander Mighten ↑ 90'
Coach
Sabri Lamouchi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brennan Johnson | 2 |
| Lewis Grabban | 2 |
| Tom Lawrence | 2 |
| Yohan Benalouane | 1 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Joe Lolley | 1 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 1 |
| Lyle Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
2020-07-04
Derby County FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-07-01
Preston North End FC
0–1
Derby County FC
W
2020-06-27
Derby County FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2020-06-20
Millwall FC
2–3
Derby County FC
W
2020-03-08
Derby County FC
3–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2020-03-05
Derby County FC
0–3
Manchester United FC
L
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2020-07-04
Derby County FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-07-01
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
W
2020-06-28
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2020-06-20
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-03-06
Nottingham Forest FC
0–3
Millwall FC
L
2020-03-02
Middlesbrough FC
2–2
Nottingham Forest FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.13
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Nottingham Forest FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
62%
Derby County FC or Nottingham Forest FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

