Hosting Nottingham Forest take an unbeaten December record into their clash with Queens Park Rangers on Boxing Day.
However, during that period Billy Davies's charges have only been able to claim one victory, with the other matches ending in draws.
They will take on QPR at the City Ground without the services of striker Darius Henderson, who is suspended.
The visiting Londoners also have a ban of their own to contend with in the form of midfielder Joey Barton following his dismissal last time out against Leicester City.
What's more, there may well be a full debut for experienced Israeli Yossi Benayoun, who recently joined the R's on a free transfer.
The last two meetings between these sides have ended in draws.
Recent form
Forest: DLDWDD
QPR: WLWDWL
Possible starting lineups
Forest: Darlow; Halford, Lichaj, Hobbs, Lascelles; Chalobah, Lansbury, Reid, Paterson; Derbyshire, Mackie
QPR: Green; Simpson, Hill, Dunne, Assou-Ekotto; Hoilett, Henry, Carroll, Kranjcar, Benayoun; Austin
Sports Mole says: 1-1
