Predictions & Statistics

Sunderland sit 11 with 46 points after 33 league matches. Their overall return of 12 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses with goals at 33:36 reflects good form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by B. Brobbey (6 goals), W. Isidor (5 goals), C. Talbi (4 goals), with creative support from E. Le Fee (5 assists), Granit Xhaka (5 assists), N. Mukiele (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. At home, the record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses points toward a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with N. Angulo, J. T. Bi, R. Mundle unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

With 36 points from 33 games and a place of 16, Nottingham Forest still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 15 losses, together with goals at 32:44, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through M. Gibbs-White (12 goals), Igor Jesus (4 goals), C. Hudson-Odoi (3 goals), with creative support from C. Hudson-Odoi (4 assists), O. Hutchinson (4 assists), Igor Jesus (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with W. Boly, John Victor, N. Savona unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.