Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Picks - Premier League
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by Mikaella McIntosh | in Premier League Picks
Heading into the fifth from last game of the EPL season this week, and the Friday evening slot is occupied by Sunderland and Nottingham Forest. Both sides still have lots of motivation to win, coming here with goal-scoring confidence, potentially lending itself to a more open game.
Sunderland came very close last time out in their action-packed away game against Villa, finishing 4-3, only just conceding in extra time to miss out on a point. This will give them confidence returning to the Stadium of Light, hosting a team of lower ranking. There are many teams fighting for the European places, The Black Cats included - we should certainly see them up for it in this game. A win here would make the race for Europe very interesting.
Let’s face it, this is a Nottingham Forest side that is accustomed to the pressure now, and they are fighting hard for their EPL safety. In fact, they have one of the best last-five forms in the table, not losing a single game. Three out of Forest’s last five have consisted of multiple goals netted by The Tricky Trees, including in their last two away Premier League games, against Tottenham and Man City. The visitors cannot relax too early, and know they must keep fighting till the final game of the season.
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Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7
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54 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 |
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16
|
44 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 |
Sunderland and Nottingham Forest Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 22, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 14, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 8, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 3, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 14, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 22, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 11, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 2, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 22, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 8, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 3, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 28, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 15, 2026 - FA Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 16, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 9, 2026 - Europa League
Mar 22, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 19, 2026 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 16, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 15, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 12, 2026 - Europa League
Feb 26, 2026 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 9, 2026 - Europa League
Mar 22, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 19, 2026 - Europa League
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 1, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 19, 2026 - Europa League
Sunderland against Nottingham Forest : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Sep 27, 2025 - Premier League
Jul 19, 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Sunderland against Nottingham Forest Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
M. Ellborg
DefenderD. Cirkin
L. Geertruida
R. Mandava
H. Jones
C. Talbi
L. O'Nien
ForwardW. Isidor
E. Mayenda
S. Ortega
DefenderL. Netz
Morato
N. Dominguez
J. McAtee
R. Yates
D. Bakwa
D. Ndoye
T. Awoniyi
Missing players
S. Moore
MidfielderR. Mundle
J. Bi
ForwardB. Traore
N. Angulo
W. Boly
N. Savona
MidfielderMurillo
ForwardC. Hudson-Odoi
Most goals and assists
Sunderland
Nottingham Forest
B. Brobbey
(7 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(15 Goals)
E. Le Fee
(7 Assists)
O. Hutchinson
(5 Assists)
Sunderland - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Both teams scored more than two goals last time out, and neither kept a clean sheet.
- Forest have scored multiple goals in each of their last two away matches.
- The visitors haven’t failed to score in their last eight away games in all competitions.
- Sunderland have found the net in all eight games against bottom-half EPL teams.
- Forest have scored 12 goals in their last six matches in all competitions.
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Our Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Given the fact that both teams scored lots of goals last time out, as well as both doing very well in terms of scoring regularly as of late, we should expect to see an increased confidence in front of goal from both sides.
Nottingham Forest have recorded goals in all of their last eight away games on the bounce, multiple goals in five, consequently six out of their last seven have consisted of three or more goals (two competitions).
Sunderland scored three goals on the road last time out, against a top team, plus they perform much better on home soil with excellent home support. But, we shouldn’t underestimate a very keen Forest, who have not dropped points in their last five.
Our Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Pick: Over 2.5 Goals.
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