Overview

• Kick-off is 17:30 BST on Saturday at the City Ground with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
• Sunderland arrive seventh with eight points from five matches, though full-back Reinildo begins a three-game suspension after his red card against Aston Villa.
• Forest report selection issues with Ola Aina and Nicolas Domínguez sidelined as Murillo and Douglas Luiz face late fitness checks after the midweek Betis draw.
• Betting markets make Forest favorites and pundits Paul Merson and Chris Sutton both predict a home win.
• Postecoglou’s side continue to shift toward a possession game following a 2-2 Europa League draw at Real Betis, while Sunderland still seek their first away goal of the league campaign.