The Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Sunderland takes place at the City Ground with a kickoff at 18:30 on 27/09/2025. Fans can expect an intense 6th matchday encounter in one of England’s historic venues.
Nottingham Forest in Focus
Nottingham Forest will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation led by goalkeeper M. Sels and captain D. Luiz in midfield. The team has had a mixed recent run with 3 wins, 4 defeats, and 5 draws in their last 10 games, scoring on average 0.7 goals per match. At home, they average 1.6 goals and have a tendency toward matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals 60% of the time.
Sunderland at a Glance
Sunderland will counter in a 4-3-3 set-up, featuring attackers like S. Adingra and W. Isidor. They have displayed a bit more resilience with 4 wins, 5 defeats, and 2 draws in their last 11, scoring slightly more at 0.8 goals per game and averaging 1.8 goals away. Sunderland’s matches are split evenly in terms of goals scored under or over 2.5.
We Say
We see this as a tight match likely to end in a draw. The recommended bet is a match draw with a 43.57% probability and odds at 3.48. Both teams seem to be balancing each other out, so expecting less than 2.5 goals makes sense here.
Stats That Matter
| Stat | Nottingham Forest | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Goals For | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Avg. Goals Against | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Last Meeting (GF) | – | – |
- Both teams have shown defensive solidity resulting in several draws recently, including Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw against Burnley.
- Nottingham Forest have managed just 3 wins in their last 10, pointing to a challenging run ahead.
- On the same day, other exciting Premier League matches to consider include Brentford vs Manchester United and Chelsea vs Brighton.
Odds & Insights
| Market | Nottingham Forest | Sunderland | Draw/Alt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | – | – | 3.48 |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | – | – | Under 2.5 (1.65) |
| Both Teams to Score | – | – | No |
| Correct Score | – | – | – |
| Anytime Goalscorer | – | – | – |
Past Meetings (H2H)
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | – |
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Our Take
This exciting Premier League fixture sees two teams evenly matched in recent form and defensive tendencies. Nottingham Forest’s home performances have mainly been low scoring, while Sunderland’s away goalscoring is slightly higher but still modest. The best bet is the draw at 3.48 odds, embracing the tight contest with less than 2.5 total goals and no goals from both sides cashing in well.
- Main Bet: Match Draw (Odds: 3.48)
- Secondary Option: Under 2.5 Goals (Odds: 1.65)
- Alternative: Both Teams to Score – No
- Correct Score Lean: –
With stats showing a strong trend toward low scoring games and several recent draws, the match is likely to end evenly contested at the City Ground. Bettors looking for value can consider the draw and under 2.5 goals as smart choices, especially with complementary Premier League matches available to round out their weekend wagers.
