Not one pundit thinks Nottingham Forest will make the play-offs

Not one Sky Sports pundit is backing Nottingham Forest to make the Championship play-offs, never mind go up.

The broadcaster sat down with their EFL experts to discuss the promotion race, with Scott Minto, former Forest midfielder David Prutton, Don Goodman, Andy Hinchcliffe and Danny Higginbottom all predicting arch-rivals Derby County will win the race for sixth.

None feel the Rams will triumph though. Instead, they all believe Leeds, Sheffield United or Aston Villa will be the team to win at Wembley and seal a place in the Premier League.

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Here's what they had to say....

Scott Minto: It is between Bristol City and Derby for me for the final spot, but I've just got a sneaking suspicion that Frank Lampard and Jody Morris can get Derby there.

Play-offs are a lottery and I'd be a fool to put any money on it! I think it would be a Villa vs Leeds final and at that point, after what happened last season, I would have to back Aston Villa.

Danny Higginbotham: Aston Villa are on a fantastic run and I feel like Derby will get in as well. The momentum is there for both.

I also fancy a Villa vs Leeds final, but I worry for either side that misses out on the top two. There could be a hangover there and Aston Villa could capitalise.

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David Prutton: It will probably go to the final day of the season to sort the final spot, but I think Derby are back on form now they have a fit squad again.

The two sides battling for automatic promotion behind Norwich right now are a cut above the rest. I'd back either going into the play-offs, so Sheffield United for me.

Don Goodman: I think Villa are nailed on so it just comes down to the last spot, which I think is between Bristol City and Derby. I'd back Frank Lampard's side to make it, but I reckon Leeds will triumph at Wembley.

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Andy Hinchcliffe: Derby will take the final spot but Aston Villa will play Leeds in the final and win.

Keith Andrews: When you look at them across the two games against the other play-off contenders then I would say I fancy Leeds. They will beat Aston Villa in the final.