Following their points deduction, Nottingham Forest finds themselves embroiled in the relegation battle and urgently require a significant victory against Sheffield United, who are teetering on the edge of relegation.

Sheffield United currently occupies the bottom spot in the league after 35 games, with three wins, seven draws, and 25 losses, totaling 16 points, ten points away from safety.

The Blades have struggled to find the back of the net this season, scoring only 33 goals in 35 games, averaging 0.97 goals per game. Defensively, they've faced challenges, conceding 97 goals and managing just one clean sheet.

On the other hand, Nottingham Forest sits just above Sheffield United in 17th place, with seven wins, nine draws, and 19 losses from 35 games, accumulating 26 points, one point clear of the relegation zone.

Forest has also faced difficulties in scoring this season, managing 42 goals in 35 games, averaging 1.24 goals per game. Defensively, they've fared slightly better, conceding 62 goals and securing four clean sheets.

In their historical encounters spanning 131 matches since 1893, Nottingham Forest has secured 50 wins compared to Sheffield United's 46 victories, with 35 matches ending in draws.

The last five meetings between the two sides have seen two victories for Nottingham Forest and three draws, with both teams consistently finding the scoresheet.

Regarding squad updates, Chris Wilder's Sheffield United side will miss several key players, including Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Chris Basham, and James McAtee for the rest of the season. However, Jack Robinson and Oli McBurnie could return. Nuno Espirito Santo's Nottingham Forest will be without Willy Boly for the remainder of the season, but Taiwo Awoniyi might return this weekend.

In their recent performances across all competitions, Sheffield United has managed one draw and suffered four losses, while Nottingham Forest has recorded one win, one draw, and three losses.

Nottingham Forest's recent matches include a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham, followed by a disappointing 3-1 loss to Tottenham, a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Wolves, a controversial 2-0 defeat to Everton, and a 2-0 loss to Manchester City in their most recent outing.

The relegation of Sheffield United could either make them more dangerous or turn the fixture into a dream scenario. Nottingham Forest is poised for victory, with Gibbs-White expected to contribute to the scoresheet.

Matchoutlook Prediction : BTTS (1-2)