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Leicester defender Sol Bamba is fit after a minor foot injury.
Miguel Vitor is available again after a hamstring problem and is expected to be on the bench.
MATCH PREVIEW
Struggling Derby have won only one of their last 11 league matches, and lost eight of them. They did at least manage to halt a run of three consecutive losses by securing a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth last time out.
Leicester, on the other hand, have been on a great run. The Foxes are unbeaten in six league games, winning five of them, and are one of only two sides yet to lose in the Championship in 2011.
City have been vulnerable at the back at times this season, but have always been a threat at the other end of the pitch. That is borne out by the fact they have had more shots on target than any other team in the division. Their next one will be their 200th.
Matches against Derby have tended to be tight affairs. Leicester's 2-0 win at Pride Park in November was the first in 10 encounters between these clubs not to be drawn or decided by a single goal.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 99th competitive meeting of these clubs. Derby have won 45 and Leicester only 26 of the previous 98.
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• A win for Leicester would complete their first league double over the Rams since the 2004/05 campaign.
Derby
• Derby have picked up only two points from the last available 15.
• They have conceded only one league goal before the 11th minute this season.
• Robbie Savage could face his former club.
Leicester
• Leicester have scored one goal in each of their last three away league games.
• Darius Vassell could make his 250th start for an English club.
• Matt Oakley and Steve Howard could face their former team.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport