Team News
Luton: Luton will be without Paul Furlong who picked up his fifth booking of the season against Oldham last week and has a one-match ban.

Forest: Nottingham Forest's Nathan Tyson is a major injury doubt having scored twice in Forest's 2-0 win at Brighton. The striker was taken off with a tight hamstring while midfielder Sammy Clingan begins a three-match ban.

Kris Commons has scored eight goals for Forest so far this season.

One to watch
KRIS COMMONS: A richly-talented performer, Commons possesses a sweet left foot and a key eye for goal. He has played much of his football for Forest on the left-side of midfield, although he has also been deployed as a striker. He had a brief spell with Notts County and was on trial with Chesterfield when Stoke spotted his potential and offered him a scholarship. After graduating from the youth ranks at The Britannia Stadium he decided to turn down their offer of a new contract in favour of a move to Forest. Kris has scored eight goals for Forest so far this season.

From the boss
Kevin Blackwell:"They're a good side. They were unbeaten for quite a while before they played here and we beat them comprehensively. There's a massive prize and both clubs are aware of what it is and so a lot rests on this game. You can't look at Liverpool because then you take your eye of what is here and now and that's Nottingham Forest and we need to deal with them. This season has been phenomenal under floodlights, we have got a very good home record and we will go into the match with a lot of confidence. I'm sure that after our last meeting Nottingham Forest will be well aware of what we are capable of but we have to ensure we maintain our home form."

Colin Calderwood: "We're not scared of anything - and certainly not going to Luton - but they were a team that dominated us more than any other side. Their influence against us was greater than any other opposition we've faced this season. They were better than us and deserved to win. We'll find out tonight whether we had an off day down there earlier in the season or whether they are particularly that much better and stronger than us."

Scott Mathieson has issued 25 yellows and one red so far this season

Referee
SCOTT MATHIESON: Tuesday's official is Scott Mathieson from Cheshire, who has taken charge of 15 games this season. He has issued a total of 25 yellow cards and one red. Last season Mathieson showed a total of 87 yellows and six red cards in 40 games.

Current form
Luton:
Football League One Luton 0-0 Carlisle
English FA Cup Luton 1-1 Brentford
Football League One Walsall 0-0 Luton
Football League One Luton 1-0 Southend
English FA Cup Brentford 0-2 Luton
Football League One Oldham 1-1 Luton

Nottingham  Forest:
Football League One Nottm Forest 4-1 Southend
English FA Cup Lincoln 1-1 Nottm Forest
Football League One Nottm Forest 2-0 Crewe
English FA Cup Nottm Forest 3-1 Lincoln
Football League One Walsall 1-0 Nottm Forest
Football League One Brighton 0-2 Nottm Forest

Previous meetings
Luton met Forest earlier this year at Kenilworth Road. The Hatters won 2-1 with goals from Chris Perry - his first for the club - and David Bell. Julian Bennett netted an injury time consolation for the visitors.

Luton wins: 20
Draws: 15
Nottingham wins: 24

Weather
Tuesday's weather will be sunny with temperatures reaching 5°c.

Betting
Log on to Hatters Bet for full match odds.
Selected odds: Luton to win - 9/5
Luton to win 2-1 - 9/1
Nottingham to win - 13/10
Nottingham and Luton to draw - 23/10
Drew Talbot to score first goal - 8/1
Kris Commons to score first goal - 6/1

Live commentary
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