The City Ground in Nottingham sets the stage for a compelling Championship encounter as Nottingham Forest welcomes Sunderland in a matchup that pits promotion contenders against ambitious challengers.
This fixture features Forest’s push for Premier League return against Sunderland’s own promotion aspirations, creating an intriguing second-tier clash. This match preview examines all aspects of this Championship encounter between two clubs with Premier League ambitions.
This comprehensive Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland betting preview provides essential analysis for this Championship fixture. Our detailed Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland match preview covers current form, tactical approaches, and team news to deliver expert predictions and valuable betting insights for this matchup between promotion rivals.
Nottingham Forest Vs Sunderland Match Preview/Betting Preview
Team Recent Form
Nottingham Forest: WWLWD
Sunderland: WLWWW
Key Stats
- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 8 home Championship matches.
- Sunderland have scored in 10 of their last 11 away matches across all competitions.
- There have been over 2.5 goals in 5 of the last 6 meetings between these sides.
Correct Score Prediction
Our predicted correct score is Nottingham Forest 2-1 Sunderland. Forest’s strong home form and attacking quality should give them the edge against a Sunderland side that has impressed on the road. While the visitors will likely score, Forest’s City Ground advantage and defensive organization suggests they will edge this closely contested promotion battle.
Nottingham Forest Vs Sunderland H2H
- Nottingham Forest have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these sides.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5 encounters.
- There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of the last 5 matches.
- Forest are unbeaten in their last 3 home matches against Sunderland.
Pre Game Odds
- Nottingham Forest Win: 5/6
- Draw: 13/5
- Sunderland Win: 3/1
Team News Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest will be without injured defender Felipe, while midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré is suspended. However, striker Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to be fit to start, providing the home side with crucial attacking threat against Sunderland’s defense.
Team News Sunderland
Sunderland faces several injury concerns with key midfielder Dan Neil ruled out, while defender Dennis Cirkin is doubtful. However, striker Jack Clarke is expected to lead the line, providing the visitors with their main offensive weapon in this promotion clash.
Predicted Line-ups
Nottingham Forest: Sels; Williams, Worrall, Murillo, Toffolo; Yates, Domínguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi.
Sunderland: Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Alese; Evans, Ekwah; Roberts, Bellingham, Clarke; Rusyn.
Nottingham Forest Vs Sunderland Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Nottingham Forest win
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes
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