Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest – Match preview and team news

Nottingham Forest

Vítor Pereira must cope without Murillo after the Brazilian suffered a muscle injury. The defender will likely miss the Europa League semi-final first leg as well. Callum Hudson-Odoi is also absent after undergoing quadriceps surgery on Tuesday. In his absence, Jair Cunha should step into the heart of the backline. Hat-trick hero Morgan Gibbs-White will lead the creative efforts once again.

Form

Sunderland

Sunderland have relied on tactical discipline and collective spirit to maintain a mid-table position. That said, their once-fortress Stadium of Light has looked shaky recently. They have lost three of their last four home games against Fulham, Liverpool, and Brighton. Their high-scoring defeat to Villa accounted for 9% of their total league goals this term.

Nottingham Forest

Forest are currently enjoying their best run of the season with a seven-match unbeaten streak. Vítor Pereira has transformed his side into a resilient unit that rarely crumbles under pressure. They have won two of their last three league games, matching their previous fourteen matches combined. That said, Sunderland won the reverse fixture 1-0 earlier this campaign. The Black Cats now seek to become the 21st team to win on every day of the week.

Predicted lineups

Sunderland Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Mukiele, O’Nien, Ballard, Hume; Xhaka, Sadiki; Rigg, Diarra, Le Fee; Brobbey

Nottingham Forest Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Jair, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Bakwa, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson; Jesus

How to watch Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage of the match starts at 19:00 BST.

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