Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds for Friday, April 24th
The Stadium of Light prepares for a Premier League clash as Sunderland, currently sitting 11th in the league table, host Nottingham Forest, who are battling to climb away from the relegation zone in 16th position. The fixture kicks off on Thursday, April 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM BST.
OC Staff - April 24, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadSunderland vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
The Stadium of Light prepares for a Premier League clash as Sunderland, currently sitting 11th in the league table, host Nottingham Forest, who are battling to climb away from the relegation zone in 16th position. The fixture kicks off on Thursday, April 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM BST.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Form
The Black Cats head into this encounter on the back of a narrow 4-3 away defeat to Aston Villa in their most recent Premier League outing. Looking at their last six matches across all competitions, Sunderland's form has been inconsistent, registering three wins and three losses. This includes a hard-fought 1-0 home victory against Tottenham and a 2-1 away triumph over Newcastle, but also defeats to Brighton and Port Vale in the FA Cup.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, arrive with significantly better recent form. The visitors secured a commanding 4-1 home win against Burnley in their last league game. Their overall record over the past six matches is impressive, boasting four wins and two draws. Crucially, Forest are undefeated in their last five Premier League matches, a testament to their recent resilience and improved performances.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head
The last encounter between these two sides saw Sunderland emerge victorious, claiming a 1-0 away win against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League back in September 2025.
Historically, Sunderland have held the upper hand in this fixture. Over the last six meetings, the Black Cats have recorded five wins and one draw, with Nottingham Forest securing just one victory. This suggests a pattern of low-scoring affairs, as Sunderland have seen under 2.5 goals in their last six matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
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Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Probable Lineups
Sunderland (4-3-3): Roefs; Mandava, O'Nien, Ballard, Mukiele; Xhaka, Sadiki, Diarra; L. Fée, Brobbey, Rigg
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Cunha, Aina; Sangaré, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Bakwa; Wood
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Sunderland are grappling with a few injury concerns heading into this match. Midfielders R. Mundle and B. Traoré are both sidelined with injuries, while N. Angulo and O. Alderete are listed as doubtful with muscle injuries. However, there's positive news with D. Ballard potentially returning to the team after his comeback from injury at Aston Villa, offering a boost to the defence.
Nottingham Forest's injury list is also considerable. J. Victor, N. Savona, W. Boly, and C. Hudson-Odoi are all confirmed absentees due to injury, with Hudson-Odoi notably ruled out for the remainder of the season. Defender Murillo is also doubtful after being withdrawn in their recent win against Burnley. Striker Chris Wood, despite being listed in the probable lineup, is also doubtful, though he could make only his second Premier League start of 2026 if passed fit.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Match Facts
- Sunderland have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
- Nottingham Forest are undefeated in their last 5 matches in Premier League.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Nottingham Forest
This Premier League clash pits Sunderland's historical dominance over Forest against the visitors' impressive recent form. While the Black Cats have a strong head-to-head record and the ability to protect a lead, their defence has shown vulnerabilities, particularly against attacks down the wings and counter-attacks. Forest, on the other hand, are strong in attacking down the wings, attempting crosses often, and are adept at taking long shots. Their ability to protect a lead is also a notable strength.
The tactical battleground will likely be wide areas, where Forest's offensive strengths can exploit Sunderland's defensive weaknesses. Nottingham Forest are predicted to score from a wingplay situation, highlighting their direct attacking threat. Despite Sunderland's inconsistent finishing, their ability to come back from losing positions and play with width means they are likely to get on the scoresheet. However, Forest's current momentum and tactical advantages suggest they will edge this contest.
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Given the predicted scoreline of 2-1 in favour of Nottingham Forest, "Both Teams to Score - Yes" presents a valuable betting angle. While the historical head-to-head record suggests low-scoring affairs with Sunderland seeing under 2.5 goals in their last six meetings, the current form of both teams points towards goals. Sunderland recently scored three against Aston Villa, while Forest put four past Burnley. The visitors' strong attacking characteristics, especially down the wings, combined with Sunderland's defensive frailties in those areas, make it highly probable that both sides will find the back of the net.
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