Scott Parker’s side are near-certainties for relegation, sitting 12 points adrift of safety with only six games remaining.
While relegation can’t officially be confirmed this Sunday at the City Ground, another defeat would be the final nail in the coffin.
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The Clarets had Mike Tresor back from an ankle injury last time out against Brighton, while Josh Laurent comes back into the reckoning after serving his suspension.
But both sides still have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Sunday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
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1. Willy Boly (Forest) - out
Not played since September as a result of a knee injury and with no return date set, won’t make this fixture. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Photo: Angel Martinez
2. Jair Cunha (Forest) - doubt
Closing in on a return from a foot injury that has kept him out of action since a Europa League tie in March. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
3. Nicolo Savona (Forest) - out
The Italian could miss the rest of the season after being forced to undergo surgery on a knee injury in March. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
4. John Victor (Forest) - out
The goalkeeper has been out since the start of January, where he suffered a knee injury that required minor surgery. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Photo: Mark Thompson