Friday Night Football Comes From The Stadium Of Light As Sunderland Host Forest
Stadium of Light | Premier League | Friday April 24 | 8pm
An intriguing clash in the North East kick-starts this weekend’s Premier League action and here at BetVictor News, we bring you the Sunderland vs Forest prediction, preview, H2H record, team news, latest odds, betting angles and more.
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Sunderland Vs Forest Preview
After their heartbreaking 4-3 loss to Aston Villa last time out, Sunderland will be looking to get back to winning ways against Nottingham Forest on matchday 34. The Black Cats fought back from 3-1 down at Villa Park only for Tammy Abraham to score an injury-time winner for the hosts.
Despite that defeat, Regis Le Bris side still have a decent chance of securing European football next season. Which in itself is a huge testament to their efforts as they have continuously defied Premier League betting odds all season, with many believing an immediate return to the EFL Championship was their most likely fate last summer.
As for Forest, they are slowly but surely pulling themselves away from the demotion line. A superb Morgan Gibbs-White treble helped down Burnley 4-1 last weekend. And off the back of that victory, the Sunderland vs Forest odds do indicate another win for the Tricky Trees is on the cards.
Sunderland Vs Forest H2H Record
When it comes to the overall Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest H2H record, the Black Cats hold the upper hand. They have a total of 41 wins compared to Forest’s 33 across all competitions. In the Premier League era, there has only been three previous clashes.
And again, the Mackems come out on top. They have two wins – both away from home – with the sides playing out a 1-1 draw in the North East in 1997. In ther everse fixture this term, Omar Alderete scored the only goal of the game at the City Ground.
Sunderland Vs Forest H2H Record since 2000:
- Sunderland wins – 6
- Draws – 0
- Forest wins – 2
Sunderland Vs Forest Team News
Omar Alderete, Simon Moore and Romaine Mundle are definitely ruled out for Sunderland. Jocelin Ta Bi and Bertrand Traore are also missing but a late call will be made on Nilson Angulo. Trai Hume is set to start in place of Alderete.
Meanwhile, Forest will be without Willy Boly, Nicolo Savona, John Victor and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The latter is not expected to return until the beginning of the 2026-27 season. Igor Jesus – who netted against Burnley – is in line to start at the SoL.
Sunderland’s last six in all comps:
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Forest’s last six in all comps:
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Sunderland Vs Forest Predicted Lineups
Sunderland predicted lineup:
Roefs; Mukiele, O’Nien, Ballard, Hume; Xhaka, Sadiki; Rigg, Diarra, Le Fee; Brobbey
Forest predicted lineup:
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Jair, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Bakwa, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus
Sunderland Vs Forest TV Channel And Live Stream (UK)
Sunderland vs Forest is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Coverage will begin at 7pm ahead of an 8pm kick-off. For those looking to tune in via radio, talkSPORT and local BBC stations will have you covered.
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Sunderland Vs Forest Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This is just the fourth Premier League meeting between Sunderland and Forest
- Sunderland have won twice against Forest in the PL era
- There hasn’t been a draw in this fixture across all competitions since 1997 – ten games ago
Top Betting Angles for Sunderland Vs Forest
Over 2.5 goals: Has come in during six of Forest’s last seven away games. Available at 23/20.
Forest win and BTTS: Is online at 9/2, came in against Burnley on matchweek 33.
Anytime goalscorer: A smart approach would be to consider Sunderland’s top scorer Brian Brobbey (17/10) and Forest’s hat-trick hero from last week Morgan Gibbs-White (17/10)
Sunderland Vs Forest Prediction
Harry Redknapp’s Premier League preview is predicting a 2-1 win for the visitors and we are in agreement with the former Tottenham and Portsmouth boss. Forest have upped the ante in recent weeks and another win here will see their Premier League relegation odds lengthen considerably.
Sunderland still have plenty to play for but with the Tricky Tree’s need for the points more vital, we fancy them to snare victory on Wearside.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Forest (17/2)
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