Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest

Match Reports & Analysis

Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland
Sep 27, 2025 5:30 pm
0 - 1

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Match details

Date: September 27 2025, 17:30 BST

Stadium: The City Ground

Confirmed lineups

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: M. Sels
  • Defenders: N. Williams, N. Milenković, Morato, O. Zinchenko
  • Midfielders: N. Domínguez, Elliot Anderson, D. Bakwa
  • Forwards: J. McAtee, D. Ndoye, C. Wood
Sunderland (4-3-3)
  • Goalkeeper: Robin Roefs
  • Defenders: T. Hume, N. Mukiele, O. Alderete, A. Masuaku
  • Midfielders: C. Rigg, Granit Xhaka, N. Sadiki
  • Forwards: C. Talbi, W. Isidor, E. Le Fée

Missing players

Nottingham Forest has no reported missing players for this match, boosting their chances.

Sunderland will be without A. Alese due to a shoulder injury, which could impact their defensive strategy.

Match background

Currently, Nottingham Forest sits in 16th place with 5 points from 5 matches, while Sunderland is 7th with 8 points. This match is crucial for both teams, as Nottingham Forest looks to escape the relegation zone while Sunderland aims to secure a strong position in the top half.

Recent form

Nottingham Forest's recent form is concerning, with a record of DRAW-LOSS-LOSS-DRAW. They have struggled to find consistency, scoring only 5 goals and conceding 9 in the tournament so far.

Sunderland, on the other hand, showcases a slightly better trend, with DRAW-DRAW-WIN-LOSS in their last four matches. They have managed to score 6 goals while conceding 4, indicating a stronger offensive showing compared to Forest.

Head-to-head record

  • Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Sunderland (Premier League, 2024)
  • Sunderland 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League, 2024)
  • Nottingham Forest 2 - 2 Sunderland (Premier League, 2023)

Prediction

Given Nottingham Forest's troubles in recent matches and Sunderland's decent form, the visitors could edge this encounter. Betting tip: Sunderland Double Chance.

Betting tipSunderland Double Chance.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest
Apr 24, 2026 8:00 pm
0 - 5

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Match details

Date: April 24 2026, 20:00 BST

Stadium: Stadium of Light

Confirmed lineups

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
  • Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
  • Defenders: N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, O. Alderete, T. Hume
  • Midfielders: G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, C. Rigg, H. Diarra, E. Le Fée
  • Forwards: B. Brobbey
Nottingham Forest (4-4-2)
  • Goalkeeper: M. Sels
  • Defenders: O. Aina, N. Milenković, Jair, N. Williams
  • Midfielders: O. Hutchinson, I. Sangaré, E. Anderson, M. Gibbs-White
  • Forwards: Igor Jesus, C. Wood

Match background

Sunderland sits 11th in the Premier League with 46 points, while Nottingham Forest is 16th with 36 points. This match carries significant stakes for both teams as Sunderland aims for a top-half finish and Forest seeks to avoid relegation.

Recent form

Sunderland: The Black Cats have had a mixed bag recently, with a record of LOSS-WIN-WIN-LOSS in their last four matches. Their home performance remains solid, boasting 23 goals scored in 16 games.

Nottingham Forest: Forest has shown a slightly more stable form, with a record of WIN-DRAW-WIN-DRAW in their last four. However, their away performance has been erratic, with 24 goals conceded in just 16 matches.

Head-to-head record

  • September 27 2025: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Sunderland

Prediction

This match will likely be tightly contested, given both teams' recent performances. Betting tip: Under 2.5 Goals, given both teams' struggles to find the net consistently.

Betting tipUnder 2.5 Goals, given both teams' struggles to find the net consistently.