Sunderland take on the visitors Nottingham in the round 34 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Friday, April 24th at Stadium of Light (Sunderland).
Sunderland have a rich but difficult history, and the decision to appoint Régis Le Bris turned out to be a real success. The French coach, previously without experience in England, immediately led the team out of the EFL Championship via the playoffs. Newly promoted sides often struggle in the Premier League, but Sunderland have shown resilience and competitiveness from the start. They have managed to pick up points consistently and remain a tough opponent even for stronger teams. After strengthening the squad intelligently, they began collecting points and even winning from the very first matches. Their form dipped gradually, and the cup exit against semi-professional Port Vale FC was a major disappointment. Still, even in spring, without clear objectives, they managed notable results — including an away win over Newcastle United and a narrow victory over Tottenham Hotspur. However, they lost a high-scoring encounter 3–4 to Aston Villa in Birmingham.
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Nottingham Forest have largely become victims of their own management decisions. “The Tricky Trees” avoided relegation two seasons ago despite a points deduction due to financial fair play sanctions, and then finished 7th in spring 2025. However, instead of appreciation, Nuno Espírito Santo was dismissed by autumn for failing to secure a Champions League spot. Their recent form has been mixed, with the team struggling for consistency in domestic competitions. They have shown flashes of quality, especially in important matches, but have not been able to sustain momentum. Ange Postecoglou had a brief and unsuccessful spell, while the decision to part ways with Sean Dyche after he stabilized the situation puzzled many. Under Vítor Pereira, they have performed well in the UEFA Europa League, eliminating Fenerbahçe SK and FC Midtjylland, and recently beating FC Porto 1–0 after an away draw. Domestically, though, they have struggled to pull away from the relegation zone. Their latest results include a 1–1 draw with Aston Villa and a convincing 4–1 win over Burnley FC.
“The Black Cats” have traditionally performed well against this opponent. After nearly eight years without facing each other, Sunderland won the away match 1–0. This is a game where both teams can play without excessive pressure. Backing both teams to score looks like a reasonable option.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
