Sunderland host Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light, with the Black Cats aiming to push towards European places, while Forest look to move further clear of the relegation zone.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Match Summary
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Competition |
English Premier League |
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Match Date |
Friday, 24 April 2026 |
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Match Time |
20:00 GMT |
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Venue |
Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
Sunderland welcome Nottingham Forest to the Stadium of Light on Friday night in a Premier League fixture that carries different weight for each side. The hosts sit 11th in the table, enjoying a solid return to the top flight after eight years away, while Forest find themselves down in 16th and looking over their shoulders towards the relegation places. That contrast should make for a lively affair under the lights, with Sunderland keen to reward their home faithful and Forest desperate for points to pull clear of danger.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Form
Nottingham Forest head north on the back of a five-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, a sequence that includes a thumping 3-0 win over Tottenham. That kind of form breeds confidence, and Vítor Pereira's side look far more resilient than their league position might suggest.
Sunderland, by contrast, have been inconsistent of late, losing three of their last five outings with defeats to Aston Villa and Newcastle among them. The hosts will want to put that behind them at the Stadium of Light, where the atmosphere tends to lift them, but Forest's recent momentum makes them stubborn opposition right now.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest are slight favourites heading into their Premier League clash with Sunderland, but there’s very little separating the two sides on paper. According to latest odds, Forest hold a marginal edge with an implied win probability of around 37%, while Sunderland are close behind at roughly 36%, underlining just how tight this matchup is expected to be.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
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| Sunderland | 9/5 | AK Bets |
| Nottingham Forest | 7/4 | BresBet |
| Draw | 23/10 | BresBet |
Odds last updated at 1:00PM Friday, 24th April. View the full market on the Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Betting Page on Oddschecker.
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Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Sunderland
Sunderland are without a couple of key wide options through injury. Brian Brobbey is expected to lead the line, with Granit Xhaka anchoring the midfield alongside Enzo Le Fée to provide control in the engine room.
Nottingham Forest
Forest head to the Stadium of Light without Callum Hudson-Odoi, whose three assists in four appearances make his absence a real loss. Morgan Gibbs-White remains the creative fulcrum, and Chris Wood is expected to spearhead the attack once more.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Noah Sadiki, Dennis Cirkin; Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fée; Dan Ndoye, Chris Rigg, Chemsdine Talbi; Brian Brobbey
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Ola Aina, Nikola Milenković, Murillo dos Santos, Neco Williams; Ibrahim Sangaré, Nicolas Domínguez; James McAtee, Morgan Gibbs-White, Wilson Isidor; Chris Wood
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Match Facts
- Sunderland have seen under 2.5 goals in their last six matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
- Morgan Gibbs-White has recorded at least one shot on target in each of his last six Premier League appearances.
- In previous head-to-head meetings at this venue, Sunderland have four home wins, one draw, and one Forest away victory.
- Brian Brobbey has registered a shot on target in seven of his last ten Premier League outings.
- Forest are unbeaten in their last five Premier League fixtures, the joint-longest current run in the division.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Best Bets
Forest arrive with real momentum behind them and the predictions point firmly towards the visitors taking at least a point here. Sunderland's patchy form at home of late, with three defeats in their last five outings, leaves them vulnerable against a Forest side that has looked well-organised and direct under Vítor Pereira. A tight, low-scoring affair looks the most plausible outcome, with the head-to-head record between these two clubs consistently delivering compact football.
Match Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Nottingham Forest.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip for Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest includes the following selections:
- M. Gibbs-White Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Hit in 6 of last 6
- E. Anderson Over 2.5 - Tackles
Hit in 7 of last 10
- H. Diarra Over 1.5 - Fouls Won
Hit in 3 of last 3
- B. Brobbey Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Hit in 7 of last 10
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