Derby vs Brentford
English League Championship
Date: Saturday, 3rd February 2018
Kick-off at 15:00 UK/ 16:00 CET
Venue: Pride Park (Derby).
Derby County boss could give a debut to attacking midfielder Kasey Palmer, who joined the Rams on loan from Chelsea on Wednesday.
Midfielder Bradley Johnson is a doubt despite returning to training after a back problem.
Lasse Vibe is unlikely to feature for Brentford as he negotiates a move to an unnamed Chinese Super League club.
Fellow forward Chiedozie Ogbene could be involved after signing from Limerick but left-back Rico Henry (knee) is out.
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Derby haven't lost at home to Brentford in a league match since February 1939, winning five and drawing three since.
The Bees did, however, win an Anglo-Italian Cup tie at the Baseball Ground in February 1993, a 2-1 victory courtesy of two Gary Blissett goals.
Gary Rowett defeated Brentford in all four league meetings when he was Birmingham boss but is yet to win against them as Derby manager (P2 W0 D1 L1).
Derby have conceded just three goals in their last 13 Championship games, including clean sheets in each of their last three. In fact, only Wolves (16) have kept more clean sheets than the Rams (15) this season.
Brentford have won six of their last 10 Championship games (D1 L3), after winning just five of their first 19 this season (D9 L5).
Lasse Vibe has scored seven goals in his last eight Championship games for Brentford; the Danish striker drew blanks in his first 11 league games this season.
Derby vs Brentford: Head-to-head
Derby are unbeaten in 10 league games
Derby have kept clean sheets in their last 3 games
Derby are unbeaten in 5 games at home
Derby are unbeaten in their 4 home games against Brentford
Brentford have won just 1 game in the last 6 meeting between the sides
Last game finished 1-1 at Griffin Park.
Derby vs Brentford: Predictions
Derby should have enough about themselves to get the points here. They survived a few tough fixtures unbeaten and now have a slightly easier job at home. Brentford are a decent side but they cannot compete with the top teams. The Rams are favourites and should get the points.
Derby vs Brentford: Bet Tips
Derby to win at 2.28.
