Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland betting tips and summary
Nottingham Forest to win – home advantage + Sunderland with key injuries and suspensions
Morgan Gibbs-White to have 2+ shots – landed in both of his home games this season
Over 8 corners – this has happened in four out of Forest’s last five EPL matches
The English Premier League returns to the City Ground this weekend as Sunderland travel down from Wearside to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening.
Ange Postecoglou’s Forest side were held to a point in Gameweek 5 – drawing 1-1 away against Burnley.
Postecoglou now faces his first test at home this weekend, where anything less than a win will be deemed a huge failure.
Forest bounced back in midweek with a spirited performance against Spanish side Real Betis, where – despite being unable to take home three points – they showcased a lot of attacking quality and many positive signs for the first time in the Australian’s reign.
Sunderland had a fairly positive Gameweek 5 result-wise, holding on for a point against Aston Villa with 10 men.
An early red card for Reinildo Mandava for kicking out at Matty Cash put the hosts in a perilous position.
However, Regis Le Bris’ side showcased a huge collective togetherness to battle to a 1-1 draw, with Wilson Isidor once again impressing.
The injury to their record signing, Habib Diarra, has dealt a massive blow to what has been a great start to the season for Sunderland.
They will now need the likes of Dan Neil and Chris Rigg to step up in the absence of the Senegal international.
What are the best bets for Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland?
Nottingham Forest to win
There is no denying that Forest have had an incredibly turbulent start to the 2025/26 campaign.
However, their future appears to be a lot calmer and clearer than the ambiguity we were accustomed to seeing under Nuno Espirito Santo.
This is a squad that should be targeting a top-half finish, and their excellent strength in depth means that Wednesday’s European game should bear no limitations on their performance on Saturday.
With the visitors without Diarra and Reinildo, Forest should win comfortably, giving Postecoglou his first victory as Forest manager.
Morgan Gibbs White to have 2+ shots
Now a consistent figure in the England national team, Morgan Gibbs-White has established himself as one of the best number 10s in the country.
Although he has a lot of attacking quality around him, his contributions to this Forest team are indispensable.
He has seen this line land in his only two home games this season.
Over 8 corners
Both the managers of these clubs are far from defensive-minded coaches, which makes this weekend’s match a potential cracker.
Forest games have seen over 8+ corners in four out of the last five occasions.
Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland?
| UK | Sky Sports / Sky Go | 17:30 BST |
| US | Peacock | 12:30 EST |
What is Nottingham Forest’s current form?
D-D-L-L-L
What is Sunderland’s current form?
D-D-W-L-L
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland?
19 Jul 2024 — Nottingham Forest 1-1 Sunderland (Club Friendly)
30 Dec 2017 — Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland (Championship)
12 Sep 2017 — Sunderland 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Championship)
27 Aug 2008 — Nottingham Forest 1-2 Sunderland (EFL Cup)
30 Jul 2008 — Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland (Club Friendly)
What is Nottingham Forest’s predicted team?
Sels – Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Zinchenko – Sangare, Anderson – Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
Injured: Aina, Dominguez
Doubt: Murillo
What is Sunderland’s predicted team?
Roefs – Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Hume – Sadiki, Xhaka, Rigg – Le Fee, Talbi, Isidor
Injured: Hjelde, O’Nien, Cirkin, Mundle, Diarra
Doubt: Alese
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