Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest
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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.