A lot is riding on the Whites' trip to the City Ground with Forest close to Marcelo Bielsa's men in the league table. As ever, with some key games to watch out for, we preview the main talking points ahead of this weekend's Championship fixture list. Scroll and click through the pages:
1. A big one at the bottom
Just two points separate Stoke City and Charlton Athletic in the table and a win for either side on Saturday at the Bet 365 Stadium will provide a big boost in their quest for Championship safety.
2. The M6 derby
Wigan striker Kieffer Moore has warned Preston after back-to-back wins that they have turned a corner while Alex Neil has urged his teams form to improve away from hope as they chase their Premier League dream.
3. Can Swansea sneak into the mix?
Steve Coopers side host in-form Derby County at the Liberty Stadium and chairman Trevor Birch has issued a rallying call to supporters as they look finish strong and claim a play-off place come May.
4. Barnsley boss has kind words for Owls
While the pressure is on Tykes boss Gerhard Struber to get a result and boost the clubs survival hopes, he still showed admiration towards Sheffield Wednesday by saying they are a big name with a big history.
5. Fulham closing in
Should Fulham win at Blackburn Rovers, the Cottagers will go level on points with 2nd place Leeds ahead of their evening kick-off. However, Scott Parker is under no illusions about the toughness of Rovers.
6. There are others chasing
Brentford and Bristol City, both on 50 points, are decent form and will likely see hosting Middlesbrough and Birmingham, respectively, as an ideal opportunity to keep the pressure on the top two themselves.