The clubs are level on points in the Premier League, sat on 26 points in 16th and 17th respectively. With 18th-placed West Ham United showing signs of life, the need for Leeds and Forest to pick up points is strong.
Leeds, for the most part, have been a different beast since early December. They have switched to a flexible 3-5-2 system and looked more comfortable as a result.
However, the Whites were issued a stern reminder of how tough the Premier League can be as they were dismantled by Arsenal last week.
Forest, meanwhile, shared the spoils with Crystal Palace in a 1-1 draw despite going down to 10 men.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Leeds boss Daniel Farke said: "Sean [Dyche] has a proven record at Premier League level. He gave lots of stability on Premier League level.
“His team has lots of quality and qualified for Europe last season. They very often have clean sheets or have conceded just one goal. I expect a tight game where it will be difficult to create chances so we have to be on it. We will need our supporters."
Ahead of the mouthwatering meeting between Leeds and Forest in LS11, here is a round-up of the team news across both camps.
1. Leeds United v Nottingham Forest team news
A look at the team news as Daniel Farke's Leeds United prepare to face Nottingham Forest. | Mike Egerton/PA Wire
2. Callum Hudson-Odoi - doubt
Nottingham Forest could be without the attacking midfielder, who has picked up a shoulder problem. In his pre-match press conference, Dyche said: "Callum has a knock on his shoulder, he landed awkwardly, but it's nothing too serious even though it's a painful one. We will have to make a decision on that, not today but over the next 36 hours." | Mike Egerton/PA Wire
3. Anton Stach - out
Leeds will be without the German midfielder against Forest after he succumbed to a hip injury. Farke said: "The only negative news is that Anton Stach is struggling with some hip problems after the last game day. And it looks that he's likely to miss the game on Friday and also the Chelsea game. So, it’s definitely not good news with him." | Mike Egerton/PA Wire
4. Matz Sels - doubt
It remains to be seen whether Forest will be able to use the goalkeeper at Elland Road. Dyche said: "We're waiting over the next 48 hours to get some advice on it, so we'll take an opinion over the next few days before I think about the length of it. We have a chance, but we'll see how it settles." | Mike Egerton/PA Wire