Sunderland A.F.C vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 April

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Nottingham Forest on 24 April 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 24/04/2026 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C
0 - 5
Finished
Nottingham Forest
75' event Granit Xhaka
65' event Wilson Isidor / Habib Diarra
61' event Daniel Ballard Goal Disallowed - Foul
51' event Habib Diarra
46' event Reinildo Mandava / Chris Rigg
event 90+4' Elliot Anderson
event 88' Taiwo Awoniyi / Chris Wood
event 76' Ryan Yates
event 69' Neco Williams
event 67' Luca Netz / Omari Hutchinson
event 67' Ryan Yates / Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 60' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 58' Elliot Anderson
event 51' Nicolas Dominguez
event 50' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
event 46' Nicolas Dominguez / Ibrahim Sangare
event 37' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 34' Morgan Gibbs White
event 31' Chris Wood
event 17' Trai Hume
75' event Granit Xhaka
event 90+4' Elliot Anderson
65' event Wilson Isidor / Habib Diarra
event 88' Taiwo Awoniyi / Chris Wood
61' event Daniel Ballard Goal Disallowed - Foul
event 76' Ryan Yates
51' event Habib Diarra
event 69' Neco Williams
46' event Reinildo Mandava / Chris Rigg
event 67' Luca Netz / Omari Hutchinson
event 67' Ryan Yates / Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 60' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 58' Elliot Anderson
event 51' Nicolas Dominguez
event 50' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
event 46' Nicolas Dominguez / Ibrahim Sangare
event 37' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 34' Morgan Gibbs White
event 31' Chris Wood
event 17' Trai Hume
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
Substitutions
#18 Wilson Isidor
#17 Reinildo Mandava
#7 Chemsdine Talbi
#6 Lutsharel Geertruida
#12 Eliezer Mayenda
#31 Ellborg Melker
#13 Luke ONien
#3 Dennis Cirkin
#50 Harrison Jones
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
14Shots10
4Shots on Goal6
13Fouls15
3Corner Kick6
15Free kick13
1Offside1
2Yellow card5
1Aerial21
2Save4
9Successful Tackles14
10Interceptions9
22Long pass20
0Assist3
4Successful center4
2Substitution5
3Shots off goal2
16Head Success18
7Blocked2
8Tackle7
9Dribbles3
21Throw-in16
434Passes270
66Attacks53
54Dangerous attacks26
1Corner Kicks(HT)6
1BigChances3
7ShotsInsideBox6
7ShotsOutsideBox4
49DuelsWon48
0.67ExpectedGoals1.3
0.67xGNonPenalty1.3
0.49xGOT1.72
31Touches In Opposition Box17
22AccurateCrosses16
33GroundDuelsWon30
16AerialDuelsWon18
16Clearances50
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#16 Nicolas Dominguez
#25 Luca Netz
#9 Taiwo Awoniyi
#22 Ryan Yates
#4 Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
#29 Dilane Bakwa
#27 Stefan Ortega
#14 Dan Ndoye
#24 James Mcatee
Commentary
90+4' Goal! Elliot Anderson - Nottingham Forest
88' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Taiwo Awoniyi / Chris Wood
76' Ryan Yates - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
75' Granit Xhaka - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
69' Neco Williams - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
67' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Luca Netz / Omari Hutchinson
67' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Ryan Yates / Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
65' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Wilson Isidor / Habib Diarra
61' VAR review - Sunderland A.F.C
60' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
58' Elliot Anderson - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
51' Habib Diarra - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
51' Nicolas Dominguez - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
50' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
46' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Reinildo Mandava / Chris Rigg
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Nicolas Dominguez / Ibrahim Sangare
37' Goal! Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz - Nottingham Forest
34' Goal! Morgan Gibbs White - Nottingham Forest
31' Goal! Chris Wood - Nottingham Forest
17' Own goal! Trai Hume - Nottingham Forest

How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Nottingham Forest on 24 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sunderland A.F.C and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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