Sunderland AFC welcome Nottingham Forest in a finely balanced clash where both sides still have plenty to play for. As Forest have been showing signs of improvement of late, we predict that they will hold Sunderland to a 1-1 draw at Stadium of Light. The Black Cats are looking to bounce back from a chaotic 4-3 defeat to Aston Villa, with their European ambitions still alive. However, concerns remain at the back, with defender Omar Alderete doubtful. Their recent form (1.30 PPG) has been inconsistent, and a poor home return of just 0.75 PPG, coupled with only 0.50 goals scored per game at home, is worrying.
Forest, meanwhile, boosted survival hopes with a convincing 4-1 win over Burnley FC. The Reds come into this in better shape (1.60 PPG), averaging 1.50 goals scored and conceding just 0.90 per match. Still, injuries to Callum Hudson-Odoi and Murillo, along with a looming European semifinal, could impact focus. Forest’s away games are notably open (80% BTTS), while Sunderland struggle for consistency.
As 100% of their last four meetings have featured 2 or fewer goals, we are tempted to bet on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.
This Premier League match will be played on Friday 24 April 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sunderland 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Brian Brobbey @ 210 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Brian Brobbey @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Brian Brobbey @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Nottm Forest +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Sunderland +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 375 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sunderland - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferSunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwldwllwwl | 1.30 |
| Home | lllw | 0.75 |
| Away | wdwlwl | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.75 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.25 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.31 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.55 | 1.58 |
Nottingham Forest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldldwwddww | 1.60 |
| Home | lddww | 1.60 |
| Away | ldwwd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 1.80 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.69 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 0.93 | 1.78 |
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sunderland (50%)
4 Matches
Nottingham Forest (25%)
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