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Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest prediction

By Goexch Football Desk, Premier League analysisUpdated

Goexch verdictCoin flip

Too close to call, with a slight lean to Sunderland. The Goexch goals model gives Sunderland 39%, the draw 26% and Forest 35%, and expects 2.7 goals in total. Our most likely score is 1-0. Kick-off: Sat, 12 Dec 2026, 20:30 IST IST at Stadium of Light.

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Fair prices

  1. SunderlandPick

    39%
    Back2.56Lay2.56

  2. Draw

    26%
    Back3.85Lay3.85

  3. Nottingham Forest

    35%
    Back2.86Lay2.86
Start
20:30
IST
Date
Sat, 12 Dec 2026 · 15:00 UK
Venue
Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Back at the gold price or bigger, lay at it or smaller.

Quick read

Sunderland vs Forest in brief

  • Sunderland 39%, draw 26%, Forest 35%, which makes this a coin flip.
  • Predicted score 1-0, with the goals line finely balanced (2.7 xG).
  • Both teams to score: 55% on our model.
Predicted score
1-0
Goexch pick
Sunderland
UK broadcast
Not televised yet
Projected cards
3.5-4.5

Exchange plan

How should you trade Sunderland vs Forest on Goexch?

Our fair prices for the pick and the outsider. Laying the outsider wins if the favourite wins or it ends in a draw.

  1. Back39% chance

    Sunderland2.56

    Take 2.56 or bigger. A ₹100 back at 2.56 returns ₹256, stake included.

  2. Lay35% chance

    Nottingham Forest2.86

    Lay only at 2.86 or smaller. At 2.86, a ₹100 lay risks ₹186 to win ₹100.

Key factors

What will decide this match?

Home advantage first, then expected goals and the factor with the most influence on this match.

  1. Home advantage

    Edge: Sunderland

    Sunderland are the stronger side and at home, which our model values at just over a fifth of a goal. Both advantages add up.

  2. Expected goals

    Edge: Even

    At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is close to 50/50 (50% for the over).

  3. Quality gap

    Edge: Sunderland

    Sunderland rate clearly higher and the draw is only 26%. If they score first, the match should go their way.

Goals model

How many goals will there be in Sunderland vs Forest?

Our model's chance of each goal total, with the most likely outcome in gold.

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total goals

Both teams score
55%
Over 2.5 goals
50%
Expected goals
1.38 – 1.31
Half-time call
0-0

Team set-up

How will the two teams line up?

Confirmed line-ups are published about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Sunderland

Expect Sunderland to sit compact at Stadium of Light and wait for one chance rather than try to control the match.

Away

Nottingham Forest

Expect Forest to sit compact on their trip to Stadium of Light and wait for one chance rather than try to control the match.

Risk radar

What could change the prediction?

The news that would move our numbers before kick-off.

  • If Sunderland name a weakened XI

    Rotation or a missing key player would cut several points from their win chance. Line-ups are out an hour before kick-off.

  • If Forest score first

    The favourite has to chase the game, and both the draw and the upset become much more likely.

  • If a red card comes in the first hour

    Going down to ten men changes the expected-goals picture completely, whichever side it hits.

Preview

Sunderland vs Forest match preview

Sunderland host Nottingham Forest in front of their own fans, and the Goexch numbers lean towards Sunderland. The expected-goals gap (1.38 for Sunderland, 1.31 for Forest) is the clearest signal, and it is where our 39% for Sunderland comes from. Forest's best chance is to keep it level into the last 30 minutes, when the draw becomes a real possibility.

Calendar

Calendar check: Sunderland and Forest

Recovery time and the next fixture for both clubs, from the published Premier League schedule.

Sunderland play 7 days after their game away at Newcastle on 05 Dec. After this, they go at home to Palace 7 days after this one. League game 15 of 38.

Forest play 7 days after their game at home to Brighton on 05 Dec. After this, they go at home to Everton 7 days after this one. League game 15 of 38.

They meet again at City Ground on Sat, 24 Apr 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings.

  1. 05 DecNewcastle vs SunderlandSt James' Park
  2. 05 DecForest vs BrightonCity Ground
  3. 12 DecSunderland vs ForestStadium of Light
  4. 19 DecSunderland vs PalaceStadium of Light
  5. 19 DecForest vs EvertonCity Ground

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Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest FAQs

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Who will win Sunderland vs Forest?

Goexch predicts Sunderland to win. Our goals model gives Sunderland 39%, the draw 26% and Forest 35%, which we class as a coin flip.

What is the predicted score for Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest?

Our predicted score is 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The most common exact score across our simulations is 1-1, at 12%.

What are the fair odds for Sunderland vs Forest?

On our numbers: Sunderland 2.56, draw 3.85, Forest 2.86. A back price shorter than that has no value on our model.

What time does Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest kick off in India?

20:30 IST IST on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 (15:00 in the UK), at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Kick-offs can move for TV, so check again closer to the day.

How do I trade Sunderland vs Forest on the Goexch exchange?

On our numbers, back Sunderland at 2.56 or bigger, or lay Nottingham Forest at 2.86 or smaller. Laying means you win if Nottingham Forest do not win; at 2.86, a ₹100 lay risks ₹186. Prices move before and during the match, so check the live back and lay odds first.

Sunderland vs Forest match kaun jeetega?

Goexch goals model mein Sunderland aage hain: Sunderland 39%, draw 26%, Forest 35%. Sabse sambhav score 1-0 hai. Yeh sirf anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

Where can I watch Sunderland vs Forest?

Indian TV rights change between seasons, so check the official Premier League listings near the day.

Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Forest?

We put both teams to score at 55%, so we lean yes. Over 2.5 goals is 50%.

How many goals are expected in Sunderland vs Forest?

2.7 expected goals in total. The most likely number of goals is 2, and a 0-0 comes up 7% of the time.

Dates and kick-off times follow the published Premier League fixture list and can move for TV or cup commitments. Win percentages, projected scores and picks on this page come from the Goexch model, built on team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and bets are settled on the live exchange odds you take. 18+ only. Set a budget before you bet and play responsibly.

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