- Sunderland have won three and lost two of their last five matches.
- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last five (W3, D2).
Stadium of Light a stronghold for Sunderland
Our Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest preview highlights that Sunderland have been in decent form of late and have a good record at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League 2025-2026, winning eight, drawing five and losing only three of their 16 home matches.
Régis Le Bris has instilled a real structure and solidity to the Black Cats and their 4-3-3 shape sees them build up with patience and hit the wings in numbers to try and create chances from wide areas.
Brian Brobbey’s strength and power up top is the focal point of their attack but Sunderland’s goal-scoring record of 23 goals in 16 home league games does not suggest this will be a goalfest. Le Bris’s team are a well-organised outfit and look to cross the ball into the box at the right time.
Forest find their rhythm under Pereira
Nottingham Forest are on a roll at the moment, winning three and drawing two of their last five games, although this has been something of a transition season for the Tricky Trees in terms of style and tactics.
Vítor Pereira has taken some time to instil his methods on his players but the Portuguese tactician seems to have found his rhythm at last and a back-three system with some patient possession soccer and calculated pressing has begun to bear fruit.
This Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest prediction will be strongly influenced by players like Morgan Gibbs-White, who has hit form, scoring four of his 12 Premier League goals in Forest’s last five matches.
Sunderland should be favourites to win
With Forest winning five, drawing three and losing eight of their 16 away games in the Premier League 2025/2026 and scoring just 18 goals on their travels, the value here is with Sunderland to win.
A few of their players have looked weary, although it is hard to argue with the recent results that Pereira has overseen.
The Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest prediction remains that Sunderland will be difficult to break down and can take the three points if they maintain their focus and organisation - as they have done all season. Sunderland’s odds are 2.92 at time of writing and Over 2.5 goals at 2.17, and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.94 look solid plays, too.
These Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest betting tips are based on the fact that these two sides have only met in the Premier League once since 1997, six months ago when Sunderland won 1-0 as the away side, so this game has added significance in the narrative.
