Sunderland – Nottingham Forest: high-stakes clash at the Stadium of Light 
A place in Europe is driving the hosts on. Survival is front and centre for the visitors. Kick-off should set up a fiercely tense night. There’s plenty on the line as the season runs down.
Sunderland’s European dream 
The French coach is steering a very ambitious side. Sunderland have made an excellent return to the top flight. That painful defeat to Aston Villa left the dressing room stung. The gap to the European spots remains tight. Sunderland’s home record has been impressive this season. The players have won eight matches in front of their own fans. The squad will be desperate to respond straight away after that recent setback. Friday’s schedule gives them a fine chance to bounce back.
Nottingham Forest’s fight for survival 
The manager is juggling a brutal run-in. The visitors are picking up results right now. The club are unbeaten in seven across all competitions. A European semi-final also awaits them shortly. The recent win over Tottenham has eased the pressure in the table. Their lead over the bottom three stands at five points. But the fixtures coming up look nasty for the visitors. Recent history also points to an away win at this ground in 2017. The physical battle should cause problems for the home defence.
Likely line-ups
Sunderland : Roefs ; Mukiele, O’Nien, Ballard, Hume ; Xhaka, Sadiki ; Rigg, Diarra, Le Fee ; Brobbey
Nottingham Forest : Sels ; Aina, Milenkovic, Jair, Williams ; Sangare, Anderson ; Bakwa, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson ; Jesus
Football prediction Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest
Sunderland win
European motivation should lift the home side. The urge to make amends after their last defeat could make the difference.
The visitors’ accumulated fatigue should bite as the game wears on. The gaps left at the back could open the door for Sunderland’s attackers.
The scoreboard should point to a result that suits the favourites.
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