Nottingham Forest v Cardiff. Match preview

Last updated : 02 May 2015 By Michael Morris

C:WindowsTempphp3F9B.tmpAndy Reid (groin), Chris Cohen (knee), Britt Assombalonga (knee) and Matty Fryatt (Achilles) all miss out again.

Cardiff will hand a late fitness test to midfielder Joe Ralls who picked up a knock against Blackpool last week.

Eoin Doyle and Joe Mason are expected to continue upfront, while defender Ben Turner could return from injury.

Head-to-Head

• Cardiff won the earlier meeting this season 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium in October.

• Cardiff have won four of the last five meetings, losing the other. Nottingham Forest's only win since 2011 was 3-1 at the City Ground in October 2012.

• Cardiff have won only one of the last four meetings at the City Ground. Their only win there since 2008 was 1-0 in December 2011.

Nottingham Forest

• Nottingham Forest have not won any of their last seven games, losing five. Their last win was 2-0 against Rotherham at home on 18 March.

• Nottingham Forest have lost their last three home games, against Wolves, Huddersfield and Watford.

Cardiff

• Cardiff have lost only one of their last four games. Their only defeat since 6 April was 3-1 at Ipswich on 14 April.

• That defeat at Ipswich is Cardiff's only loss in their last eight away games, winning four and drawing three.