Sunderland
Premier League
FT
0 - 5
Stadium of Light
Referee: Darren England, England
Nottingham Forest
Sunderland
Match Timeline
Nottingham Forest
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
⚽
17'
Trai Hume
Nottingham Forest
⚽
31'
Chris Wood · Assist: Morgan Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
⚽
34'
Morgan Gibbs-White · Assist: Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest
⚽
37'
Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest
🔄
46'
Chris Rigg ↔ Reinildo Mandava
Sunderland
🔄
46'
Ibrahim Sangaré ↔ Nicolás Domínguez
Nottingham Forest
🔄
50'
Jair ↔ Morato
Nottingham Forest
🟨
51'
Habib Diarra
Sunderland
🟨
51'
Nicolás Domínguez
Nottingham Forest
🟨
58'
Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest
🟨
60'
Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest
VAR
63'
Daniel Ballard
Sunderland
🔄
65'
Habib Diarra ↔ Wilson Isidor
Sunderland
🔄
67'
Omari Hutchinson ↔ Luca Netz
Nottingham Forest
🔄
67'
Igor Jesus ↔ Ryan Yates
Nottingham Forest
🟨
69'
Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest
🟨
75'
Granit Xhaka
Sunderland
🟨
76'
Ryan Yates
Nottingham Forest
🔄
88'
Chris Wood ↔ Taiwo Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest
⚽
90+5'
Elliot Anderson · Assist: Taiwo Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest
Main Prediction

No Draw

Confidence 84.4%
1X2
1X2
No Draw
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5

Probability Model

Home 48.8%
X 15.6%
Away 35.6%
1X 64.4%
X2 51.3%
12 84.4%

Tactical Setup

Sunderland formation 4-2-3-1
Nottingham Forest formation 4-2-3-1
Sunderland missing 5
Nottingham Forest missing 5

Key Squad Notes

Sunderland scorers B. Brobbey (6 goals), W. Isidor (5 goals), C. Talbi (4 goals)
Sunderland creators E. Le Fee (5 assists), Granit Xhaka (5 assists), N. Mukiele (3 assists)
Sunderland key absences N. Angulo, J. T. Bi, R. Mundle
Nottingham Forest scorers M. Gibbs-White (12 goals), Igor Jesus (4 goals), C. Hudson-Odoi (3 goals)
Nottingham Forest creators C. Hudson-Odoi (4 assists), O. Hutchinson (4 assists), Igor Jesus (3 assists)
Nottingham Forest key absences W. Boly, John Victor, N. Savona

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have faced each other 4 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (84.4%)
Predicted formations: Sunderland 4-2-3-1 / Nottingham Forest 4-2-3-1
Missing players: Sunderland 5, Nottingham Forest 5
H2H summary: Sunderland wins 2, draws 1, Nottingham Forest wins 1

Match Analysis

Sunderland sit 11 with 46 points after 33 league matches. Their overall return of 12 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses with goals at 33:36 reflects good form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by B. Brobbey (6 goals), W. Isidor (5 goals), C. Talbi (4 goals), with creative support from E. Le Fee (5 assists), Granit Xhaka (5 assists), N. Mukiele (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. At home, the record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses points toward a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with N. Angulo, J. T. Bi, R. Mundle unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
With 36 points from 33 games and a place of 16, Nottingham Forest still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 15 losses, together with goals at 32:44, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through M. Gibbs-White (12 goals), Igor Jesus (4 goals), C. Hudson-Odoi (3 goals), with creative support from C. Hudson-Odoi (4 assists), O. Hutchinson (4 assists), Igor Jesus (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with W. Boly, John Victor, N. Savona unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Both teams have notable availability concerns, so squad depth and in-game adjustments could matter more than usual. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Nottingham Forest.
Stats
Sunderland Sunderland
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Shots on Goal
4
Shots on Goal
6
Shots off Goal
3
Shots off Goal
2
Blocked Shots
7
Blocked Shots
2
3 Corner Kicks 6
13 Fouls 15
1 Offsides 1
61% Ball Possession 39%
14 Total Shots 10
4 Shots on Goal 6
3 Shots off Goal 2
7 Blocked Shots 2
7 Shots insidebox 6
7 Shots outsidebox 4
2 Goalkeeper Saves 4
435 Total passes 272
354 Passes accurate 195
0.67 expected_goals 1.30
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 5 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥
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Pre
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4
1
W
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0
W
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Pre
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1
1
D
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1
1
D
22.03.26
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3
0
W
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Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland
2
1
W
15.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Fulham
0
0
D
12.03.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland
0
1
L
04.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
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2
2
D
01.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Brighton
1
2
L
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1
2
L
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Nottingham Forest
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0
1
L
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Nottingham Forest
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3
0
W
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Pre
Nottingham Forest
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0
0
D
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Pre
Nottingham Forest
Leeds
1
3
L
01.02.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
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1
1
D
29.01.26
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Nottingham Forest
Ferencvarosi TC
4
0
W
25.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
2
0
W
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Nottingham Forest
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0
1
L
17.01.26
Pre
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0
0
D
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Pre
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0
W
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Pre
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0
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Pre
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1
3
L
11.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Liverpool
0
1
L
02.02.26
Pre
Sunderland
Burnley
3
0
W
17.01.26
Pre
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
2
1
W
01.01.26
Pre
Sunderland
Manchester City
0
0
D
28.12.25
Pre
Sunderland
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1
1
D
14.12.25
Pre
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1
0
W
29.11.25
Pre
Sunderland
Bournemouth
3
2
W
08.11.25
Pre
Sunderland
Arsenal
2
2
D
03.11.25
Pre
Sunderland
Everton
1
1
D
18.10.25
Pre
Sunderland
Wolves
2
0
W
21.09.25
Pre
Sunderland
Aston Villa
1
1
D
30.08.25
Pre
Sunderland
Brentford
2
1
W
16.08.25
Pre
Sunderland
West Ham
3
0
W
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UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Porto
1
1
D
22.03.26
Pre
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Tottenham
3
0
W
19.03.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland
2
1
W
04.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
2
2
D
01.03.26
Pre
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1
2
L
19.02.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Fenerbahçe
3
0
W
06.02.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Leeds
1
3
L
25.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
2
0
W
22.01.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
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0
1
L
09.01.26
FA
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3
3
D
06.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
West Ham
2
1
W
03.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
1
3
L
22.12.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Fulham
0
1
L
11.12.25
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Utrecht
2
1
W
06.12.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Everton
0
3
L
03.12.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Wolves
1
0
W
22.11.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
3
0
W
06.11.25
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Sturm Graz
0
0
D
26.10.25
Pre
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Bournemouth
0
2
L
05.10.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
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0
2
L

Lineups

Sunderland
Formation
Nottingham Forest
5.2
Robin Roefs
22
Robin Roefs
5.6
Nordi Mukiele
20
Nordi Mukiele
5.7
Daniel Ballard
5
Daniel Ballard
5.2
Omar Alderete
15
Omar Alderete
5.7
Trai Hume
32
⚽
Trai Hume
8.0
Granit Xhaka
34
Granit Xhaka
6.5
Noah Sadiki
27
Noah Sadiki
6.5
Chris Rigg
11
↓
Chris Rigg
6.3
Habib Diarra
19
↓
Habib Diarra
6.6
Enzo Le Fée
28
Enzo Le Fée
5.9
Brian Brobbey
9
Brian Brobbey
7.3
Matz Sels
26
Matz Sels
7.5
Ola Aina
34
Ola Aina
8.2
Nikola Milenković
31
Nikola Milenković
6.9
Jair
23
↓
Jair
6.5
Neco Williams
3
Neco Williams
6.9
Omari Hutchinson
21
↓
Omari Hutchinson
6.9
Ibrahim Sangaré
6
↓
Ibrahim Sangaré
7.9
Elliot Anderson
8
⚽
Elliot Anderson
7.9
Morgan Gibbs-White
10
⚽ 🎯
Morgan Gibbs-White
7.2
Igor Jesus
19
⚽ 🎯 ↓
Igor Jesus
7.9
Chris Wood
11
⚽ ↓
Chris Wood
Sunderland 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
22
Robin Roefs
G
20
Nordi Mukiele
D
5
Daniel Ballard
D
15
Omar Alderete
D
32
Trai Hume
⚽ 17'
D
34
Granit Xhaka
🟨 75'
M
27
Noah Sadiki
M
11
Chris Rigg
↓ 46'
M
19
Habib Diarra
↓ 65' 🟨 51'
M
28
Enzo Le Fée
M
9
Brian Brobbey
F
Substitutes
17
Reinildo Mandava
↑ 46'
D
18
Wilson Isidor
↑ 65'
F
31
Melker Ellborg
G
3
Dennis Cirkin
D
6
Lutsharel Geertruida
D
13
Luke O'Nien
M
7
Chemsdine Talbi
F
50
Harrison Jones
M
12
Eliezer Mayenda
F
Nottingham Forest 4-4-2
Starting XI
26
Matz Sels
G
34
Ola Aina
D
31
Nikola Milenković
D
23
Jair
↓ 50'
D
3
Neco Williams
🟨 69'
D
21
Omari Hutchinson
↓ 67'
M
6
Ibrahim Sangaré
↓ 46'
M
8
Elliot Anderson
⚽ 90+5' 🟨 58'
M
10
Morgan Gibbs-White
⚽ 34' 🎯 31'
M
19
Igor Jesus
⚽ 37' 🎯 34' ↓ 67' 🟨 60'
F
11
Chris Wood
⚽ 31' ↓ 88'
F
Substitutes
16
Nicolás Domínguez
↑ 46' 🟨 51'
M
4
Morato
↑ 50'
D
25
Luca Netz
↑ 67'
D
22
Ryan Yates
↑ 67' 🟨 76'
M
9
Taiwo Awoniyi
🎯 90+5' ↑ 88'
F
27
Stefan Ortega
G
14
Dan Ndoye
F
24
James McAtee
M
29
Dilane Bakwa
F

Missing Players

Sunderland 5 missing
-
N. Angulo
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
J. T. Bi
Missing Fixture Ankle Injury
OUT
-
R. Mundle
Missing Fixture Hamstring Injury
OUT
-
B. Traore
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
O. Alderete
Missing Fixture Injury
OUT
Nottingham Forest 5 missing
-
W. Boly
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
John Victor
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
N. Savona
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
Murillo
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
C. Hudson-Odoi
Missing Fixture Injury
OUT

Head to Head

Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest 4 matches
27.09.2025
Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Sunderland
Premier League
FT
19.07.2024
Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Sunderland
Friendlies Clubs
FT
30.12.2017
Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Sunderland
Championship
FT
12.09.2017
Sunderland 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest
Championship
FT