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Doncaster's on-loan defender Joe Mills is hoping to return to the starting line-up following his recent recovery from an ankle injury.
James O'Connor is expected to miss out again because of a calf injury.
MATCH PREVIEW
Four consecutive losses - not to mention four Boxing Day defeats in a row - mean Derby could be forgiven for being low on confidence ahead of Doncaster's visit.
Rovers have won on their last two trips to Pride Park, but Derby's form there this season has been impressive. The Rams have scored 25 goals at home in the Championship - more than any other team.
Derby, who have slipped from fourth to ninth in the table, can also take heart from the fact that Doncaster have managed only one victory this term against a side currently in the top half.
After a run of four matches without a win, last weekend's 2-1 beating of Middlesbrough was a boost for the Yorkshire club, who have this week been battling to hold onto manager Sean O'Driscoll amid interest from Sheffield United.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Derby's 3-2 victory at the Keepmoat Stadium in October was their first win against Doncaster in six league meetings.
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• That result means a win for Derby in this game would complete their first league 'double' against Rovers for 53 years.
Derby
• Derby are joint bottom of the Championship's 'form table' based on the last six matches.
• They have conceded two goals in each of their last six games.
• Thirteen players have netted league goals for Derby this season, giving the Rams the longest goalscorers list in the Championship.
• Dean Leacock could make his 100th league start for Derby, and his 150th career appearance.
Doncaster
• Doncaster have won one of their last five away matches, and lost the last two.
• They have won three of their last four Boxing Day games.
• Rovers have kept just three clean sheets in the Championship this season - the joint fewest in the division.
• Mark Wilson is set to make his 100th start for the Yorkshire club.
Source: BBC Sport..
Source: BBC Sport