Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland prediction
We predict 1-0. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
51%Forest
24%draw
25%Sunderland
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 51%.
- Home advantage: Forest are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings.
- Goals outlook: At 2.8 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (53% for the over).
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 75% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Sunderland?
We back Forest in Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland, with a predicted score of 1-0 and a 51% win chance. The model expects a middling goals count, with over 2.5 goals at 53%. Kick-off: Sat, 24 Apr 2027 at 19:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 51%
- Draw
- 24%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Forest are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings. Playing at City Ground adds roughly a quarter of a goal to their expected output.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
At 2.8 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (53% for the over).
Helps Even
Quality gap
Our ratings put Forest clearly ahead, and the draw is only 24%. If Forest score first, Sunderland may struggle to come back.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Sunderland?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Sunderland
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 75%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Covers a Forest win and the draw, so only an upset beats it. Expect a short price.
Value
Our chance 55%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Forest 1-0
The scoreline our model predicts. Correct-score markets pay long odds, so keep the stake small.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
A solid mid-table side. Forest are hard to break down in front of their own fans at City Ground, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Away
Sunderland
Sunderland are tough to score against on the road at City Ground, though they don't create a great deal themselves.
Match preview
Sunderland visit City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the 2026/27 Premier League. Forest get a 51% rating from our model, which expects 1.70 goals from Forest and 1.11 from Sunderland. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Forest and Sunderland: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 7 days after their game at home to Liverpool on 17 Apr. Their next league game is away at Brighton 7 days after this one. It is game 33 of 38 for them.
Sunderland play 7 days after their game away at Fulham on 17 Apr. Their next league game is at home to Newcastle 7 days after this one. It is game 33 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Stadium of Light, was played on Sat, 12 Dec 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 17 AprForest vs LiverpoolCity Ground
- 17 AprFulham vs SunderlandCraven Cottage
- 24 AprForest vs SunderlandCity GroundThis match
- 01 MayBrighton vs ForestAmerican Express Stadium
- 01 MaySunderland vs NewcastleStadium of Light
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- 24 AprAFC Bournemouth vs ArsenalPremier League, 19:30 IST
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Sunderland?
We back Nottingham Forest. Malik Mumbai's model gives Forest 51%, the draw 24% and Sunderland 25%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland in India?
Sat, 24 Apr 2027, 19:30 IST India time (15:00 UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Broadcast changes can shift Premier League fixtures, so confirm nearer kick-off.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Sunderland?
Our safer bet is Forest or draw (75%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (55%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Forest vs Sunderland match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 51%, draw 24% aur Sunderland ka chance 25% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Will both teams score in Forest vs Sunderland?
We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 53%.
Is Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Nottingham and Sunderland.
Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?
Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.
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