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After a promising start to their European campaign on Wednesday, Nottingham Forest return to Premier League action. The Reds are 14th in the Premier League and on Saturday are home to seventh-placed Sunderland. Here's our match prediction.
Forest have not made the best of starts to the new season, both on and off the field. There's already been a managerial change and the arrival of Ange Postecoglou has not produced any victories yet. Their midweek 2-2 draw at Real Betis did show some signs of improvement but they really do need to get what would be only their second Premier League win of the season when taking on Sunderland.
The Black Cats of Sunderland will be delighted with earning eight points (three more than Forest) from their first five league games of the season. It's still early days but Sunderland are already five points above the relegation zone. Can they maintain their good start to the season?
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The Best Betting Odds for Nottingham Forest v Sunderland Match
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1.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
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1.8 | 3.6 | 5 |
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1.83 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
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1.8 | 3.75 | 4.2 |
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1.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nottingham Forest and Sunderland?
Our prediction for the Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland match is: Nottingham Forest to win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 27/09/2025 between Nottingham Forest and Sunderland in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 35.6% for a win of Nottingham Forest against Sunderland with odds of 1.89 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland is 47.06% with odds of 3.75 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 17.34% chance ⭐ for a win of Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest with odds of 5 at Betfred.
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland Form
Nottingham Forest and Sunderland's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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7
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8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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15
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5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -4 |
Nottingham Forest and Sunderland Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Sep 2025 - Europa League
20 Sep 2025 - Premier League
17 Sep 2025 - Carabao Cup
13 Sep 2025 - Premier League
31 Aug 2025 - Premier League
24 Aug 2025 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Aug 2025 - Premier League
17 Aug 2025 - Premier League
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Sep 2025 - Europa League
20 Sep 2025 - Premier League
17 Sep 2025 - Carabao Cup
13 Sep 2025 - Premier League
24 Aug 2025 - Premier League
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sep 2025 - Premier League
13 Sep 2025 - Premier League
30 Aug 2025 - Premier League
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - Premier League
16 Aug 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sep 2025 - Premier League
30 Aug 2025 - Premier League
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
16 Aug 2025 - Premier League
10 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sep 2025 - Premier League
23 Aug 2025 - Premier League
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
19 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Nottingham Forest - Sunderland: Form Analysis
Nottingham Forest begin their sixth Premier League game of the season only a point above the relegation zone. That's a big drop from last season when for a long time they looked like qualifying for the Champions League, eventually missing out by just a point.
Forest began this season with a home win over Brentford but that's the only match they've won this term. Subsequent Premier League fixtures have produced two draws and the same number of defeats with only two goals scored.
They've also been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Championship side Swansea City and drew 2-2 with Betis in the Europa League. They led 2-1 in Spain but a late goal saw them return with a point.
Sunderland are yet to win an away league game this season.
Sunderland are making their long-awaited return to the Premier League. They have made a confident start on their return with two wins, a couple of draws and one loss. That defeat was at fellow newly-promoted club Burnley.
They have won two league games so far this season. Both came on home soil with victories over West Ham United and Brentford. Their only point on the road came in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace.
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Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 5 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
O. Aina
MidfielderN. Dominguez
Murillo
D. Cirkin
A. Alese
L. Hjelde
R. Mandava
MidfielderL. O'Nien
R. Mundle
H. Diarra
Nottingham Forest & Sunderland Squad Analysis
Ola Aina was a key player for Nottingham Forest last season. He's still out with a hamstring injury and on top of that, fellow defender Murillo is doubtful for this match. He's missed their last three fixtures and that might become four this weekend.
Also doubtful is midfielder Douglas Luiz who was substituted at Betis due to "hamstring soreness." If he is absent, then Morgan Gibbs-White could be switched to a central midfield role. Forest are still strong in midfield with recent England debutant Ellliot Anderson and Ibrahima Sangare.
Will Jesus make his Premier League debut?
Twice this season Igor Jesus has scored twice in a game for Forest. He could make his full Premier League debut in this match but may have to wait if Chris Wood is preferred. If that is so, then Jesus will be a very useful and dangerous substitute to have.
Sunderland will have to wait until December for record-signing Habib Diarra to make his return. He's one of a growing injury list at the Stadium of Light but Luke O'Nien could be back this weekend. Reinildo is out due to suspension.
A major concern for Sunderland is the fact they are yet to score an away league goal this season. Simon Adinga could be playing up front for Sunderland alongside Isidor and Chemsdine Talbi.
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
Sunderland
I. Jesus
(4 Goals)
W. Isidor
(3 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(2 Assists)
G. Xhaka
(2 Assists)
Nottingham Forest and Sunderland Stats in Premier League
Nottingham Forest - Sunderland Key Points
- Forest have already won one home league game this season.
- Sunderland have only earned one point from their two away league matches this season.
- Sunderland are yet to score an away league goal since returning to the top-flight.
- Forest have shown improvement in their last two games and would have won at Burnley (where Sunderland lost) but for a Zinchenko own goal.
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Our Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland Prediction
Forest are yet to record a win under their new coach. That is something which really needs to change and they came very close to doing so away at Betis on Wednesday. They only came home with a draw but that should give them some added confidence.
Sunderland have eight points and that's a good total at this stage of the season. Six of those points have come at home though with just one point and no goals on the road. Our main Nottingham Forest v Sunderland prediction is Nottingham Forest to win.
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland - Other Interesting Predictions
Igor Jesus to score
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