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Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.72 expected goals for Sunderland and 1.18 for Nottingham Forest, a combined total of 2.90. That distribution gives Sunderland the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 55% for over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% favourite still loses or draws roughly 50% of the time.
Model pick
Sunderland to Win
49.9% probability
Expected goals
1.72 – 1.18
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
74%
Double chance 12
76%
Double chance X2
50%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–111.2%
- 2–19.6%
- 1–09.5%
- 2–08.1%
- 1–26.6%
Why the model likes this
Sunderland home form
7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Nottingham Forest away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Sunderland to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 50% / 24% / 26% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.72 goals for Sunderland and 1.18 for Nottingham Forest, a combined 2.90 — an open game on paper.
Recent form
Sunderland
- 2026-08-15T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Rennes · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-08T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Lens · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-08-02T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Wrexham · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-07-30T23:30:00.000Z · H vs Leeds · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-07-25T22:00:00.000Z · A vs Liverpool · 2-4 (L)
Nottingham Forest
- 2026-08-12T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Bayer Leverkusen · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-08T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Barcelona · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-08-08T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Udinese · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-07-31T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Sporting CP · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-07-31T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Portimonense · 2-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Manchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Newcastle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Tottenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Coventry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Hull City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Ipswich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Brighton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Leeds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.