Nottingham Forest welcome Sunderland to the City Ground on Saturday with new manager Ange Postecoglou still searching for his first victory.
The pressure is mounting on the Australian after a winless start of two draws and two defeats across all competitions. Consequently, this home fixture against a newly-promoted side presents a critical opportunity to ignite his tenure.
Forest must deliver a convincing performance, especially as their recent home form has been a concern, with the club losing four of its last six league games at the City Ground. A strong result is essential to restore confidence and rally the supporters.
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Nottingham Forest team news
Manager Ange Postecoglou faces key selection decisions ahead of the Sunderland clash. The club has confirmed that midfielder Douglas Luiz is out after sustaining an injury against Real Betis in midweek. Furthermore, Ola Aina remains unavailable for selection.
There is some positive news, however, with defender Murillo returning to light training. The manager’s most significant dilemma is in attack. Igor Jesus is pushing for a start after a two-goal display in midweek, but the more experienced Chris Wood is widely expected to be recalled to lead the line.
Nottingham Forest predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Zinchenko; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
When is Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland?
The Premier League match is set for Saturday, 27 September 2025, at the City Ground. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 pm BST.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland?
Sky Sports will broadcast the match live on its Main Event and Premier League channels. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm BST.
Read- Free Agent XI: The best players currently without a club
Read more- Marc Guehi ‘likely to leave in January’ amid Liverpool interest