After a much needed solid performance and result against Birmingham City, Derby will look to take revenge on Leeds United after their defeat at Elland Road a few weeks back.
Once again the Sky cameras will be on hand to see the Rams in action in front of over 30 thousand fans at the iPro.
Russell, Ibe and Hughes all played well against Birmingham, but the main talking point before that game was whether Eustace would make a return to the starting line-up. He did and there seemed more balance and cohesion, resulting in a great victory.
Lee Grant's save to his right when the score was two nil, cannot be underestimated. Goalkeepers can win a team points with great saves in the same way a striker can scoring goals.
Ibe and Russell should remain in the starting line-up. Buxton is available after suspension and if Hendrick recovers from a knock, Derby should remain unchanged.
Leeds have not pushed on since 'doing a job' on Derby when winning 2-0 at Elland Road a few weeks back. That's actually Leeds' last victory and they have only won one away game all season, which came against Bournemouth back in September.
Hopefully Derby will be able to capitalise on Leeds recent poor form and finish 2014 with back to back wins.
Derby seems to still be hurting from the defeat to Leeds back in November and when a Ram is hurt these days, they come out fighting.
Derby to win and Martin to score.
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Derby — 5th (L, W, L, D, W):
The Rams not been beaten at home in their last 8 matches against the damned, with 7 wins and 1 draw.
Derby has only been defeated once in their 11 home games in the Championship this season.
Leeds — 20th (W, L, L, D, L):
The last time Leeds won a match in the Championship was at home against the Rams in November (see video below). Since then they have lost 3 and drawn 1.
The last time Leeds won away at Derby was in April 2002.
The Damned have had a torrid time on the road this season with only 1 victory from 12 attempts — which was way back in September.
Leeds 2 v 0 Derby
Elland Road - 29th November 2014
Derby 2 v 1 Leeds
2nd May 1987 - The Baseball Ground
Paul Simpson on taking on Leeds at the iPro.
Johnny Russell hopes to maintain momentum.
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