Stats the way Forest and Derby measure up for clash

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Derby’s leading marksman in the Championship is Harry Wilson, with seven goals from 16 games.

Jack Marriott, who headed the winner against Wigan, is only one behind, from 15 outings.

Forest’s Joe Lolley is also on six League goals.

When it comes to assists, Lolley and team–mate Joao Carvalho lead the way with six apiece. Nobody in the Championship has provided more this term.

Derby top assisters, Craig Forsyth (four) and Mason Bennett (three) are both sidelined by injury.

Forest’s goal conversion rate, 18%, is the third best in the division, while the Rams are on 14%.

Derby midfielder Mason Mount has created more chances than any player on either side.

His figure of 45 is the third highest in the Championship and puts him well ahead of Lolley (29), Carvalho (27) and Wilson (22). Mount has also had the most shots (39), a couple more than team–mate Tom Lawrence and Lolley (both 37).

As a team, Derby have had 302 shots, 102 of which were on target – sixth and fourth best in the division respectively.

Forest have managed 249 shots, including 84 on target.

Mount leads the way again when it comes to crossing, having delivered 90. Lolley is Forest’s top crosser with 74.

The Rams’ crossing accuracy, 22%, is better than Forest’s (19%).

On to passing and Derby defender Richard Keogh is still out in front.

Keogh has made 1,357 passes – the second most in the Championship. Only Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood (1,373) has made more.

Fellow central defender Fikayo Tomori is also into four figures, with 1,072, while Rams right–back Jayden Bogle is on 830.

Jack Colback is Forest’s top passer with 783, with Derby goalkeeper Scott Carson (716) next on the list.

In total, Derby have made 10,021 passes, with a 79% accuracy rate – fifth and joint third best in the division.

Forest have made 9,042 passes, with a 75% accuracy rate.

No team in the Championship has made more tackles than Forest (417). Derby players have made 329 tackles.