DESPITE the win over Fulham, Stuart Pearce will be looking for an improvement in one key area – defence.
The Reds were too often cut open by a Fulham side who did not play like one rooted to the foot of the table without a win to their name this season.
The Reds made a change during the second half, with Kelvin Wilson introduced off the bench into the heart of defence, with Eric Lichaj going off and Danny Fox pushing out on to the left-hand side.
Wilson, with his experience, looked more solid alongside Michael Mancienne, in the heart of the back four and the decision Pearce is likely to have to make is whether to stick with Lichaj (pictured) at left-back or start with Fox in that position, rather than in the centre of defence.
Forest have a more positive headache at the opposite end of the field, with Michail Antonio having looked threatening in an out-and-out forward role during the dramatic finale against Fulham.
With Matty Fryatt injured, Antonio has proved that he is more than capable of partnering Britt Assombalonga in attack, if the Reds do want to play with two up front, rather than leaving the £5.5m man to perform as a lone striker.
Last time they met: Costly defeat sees Reds' hopes fade Nottingham Forest 1 Millwall 2, April 5 2014: Nottingham Forest notched up a tenth league game without a win – and dropped further away from the play-off race – following a painful home defeat. While Millwall bolstered their hopes of avoiding relegation with a significant win. The Lions edged in front as Scott Malone found the net with a 20-yard shot, aided by a slight deflection. And former Forest loan player Lee Martin cut in from the left and bent in a shot to make it 2-0. Jamie Paterson pulled one back for the home side, but it was not enough for the Reds, who saw their hopes of a securing a play-off place fade a little more.
Key Battle David Forde v Britt Assombalonga: Predictable, perhaps, but there is no questioning the fact that Millwall's chances will depend much on whether their experienced keeper can thwart Britt Assombalonga's attempts to maintain his scoring form. Forde, 34, will know he is in for a tough afternoon, with the likes of Michail Antonio, Chris Burke and Henri Lansbury also hardly shy when it comes to having efforts on goal.
Opposition manager in the spotlight: Ian Holloway Famed for his colourful post-match interviews, the manager also has a solid track record of bringing success to Championship clubs. Millwall's strong start to the season had left them in the play-off places, until difficult games at Ipswich and Reading brought consecutive defeats. Still, with Holloway in charge, Millwall will hope to steer clear of relegation trouble this season. And with the tenth anniversary of Brian Clough's death tomorrow, he also paid tribute to the former Forest boss. "Clough was Marmite, and I love Marmite," said Holloway.
Opposition one to watch: Ricardo Fuller The 34-year-old striker is in the twilight of his career, but age and experience are also his biggest assets. A strong, physical presence in attack, Fuller is the man Millwall will want to hold the ball up and link up play. If the Reds can deny the Jamaican the room to operate and get in possession, then they will take a significant step towards securing three points on a ground where life can often be difficult.
Opposition team news: Losing former Manchester United youngster Lee Martin has been a blow for the Lions. The winger had been a key player this season, until suffering a torn ligament, which will sideline him for six weeks. Meanwhile, boss Ian Holloway has reassured defender Byron Webster he will get another chance in the first team, having been substituted after 26 minutes of Tuesday's defeat at Reading.
