Bet Builder Tip For Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland

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The City Ground hosts an intriguing Premier League clash as Nottingham Forest take on newly promoted Sunderland. Ange Postecoglou is still searching for his first win as Forest manager, while Sunderland have adapted well to life back in the top flight under Regis Le Bris. Both sides enter this game with contrasting narratives: Forest have been underwhelming despite flashes of promise, whereas Sunderland are exceeding expectations with resilience and smart attacking play. For this encounter, we’ve put together a bet builder combining goal-scoring potential and discipline angles that stand out given the players involved.

Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland, which has been placed with William Hill:

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Chris Wood to Score Anytime

Chris Wood may not have found the net in his last four appearances, but the New Zealand international continues to lead the line for Forest and remains central to their attacking approach. Postecoglou has rotated his forward line recently, but Wood’s physical presence and aerial strength ensure he retains a starting berth.

Against Sunderland, his qualities could prove decisive. The Black Cats have conceded in four of their five league outings this season, and their defensive line remains unsettled with Reinildo suspended and several key injuries limiting options at the back. Omar Alderete and Nordi Mukiele are reliable in one-on-one duels, but both can be exposed by strong target men who thrive on crosses.

Forest often turn to wide players like Hudson-Odoi and Ndoye to deliver service into the penalty area, and Wood is the natural focal point to benefit from such supply. With Sunderland struggling to defend set-pieces and aerial threats, the striker has every chance of ending his recent drought here. His track record of grabbing important goals in physical contests makes him a standout pick to find the net.

Murillo to be Shown a Card

Murillo is a highly regarded young centre-back, but his aggressive approach often lands him in disciplinary trouble. Returning from an ankle problem, he will be tested immediately against Sunderland’s lively forward line. Wilson Isidor is in form and looks to run in behind defences, while Talbi and Adingra like to drive at opponents with pace and trickery.

Given Forest’s need to avoid another poor result, Murillo will be under pressure to impose himself early, which increases the risk of late tackles or professional fouls. His role in a backline that has conceded regularly this season means he will often be drawn into awkward situations. Sunderland have shown they can create danger on the counter-attack, forcing defenders to commit to desperate challenges.

Murillo has already shown a tendency to collect bookings during his time in England, and in a game where Sunderland’s pace will stretch the Forest backline, the likelihood of him receiving a caution looks particularly high. For a player returning from injury, timing could also be an issue, further supporting this selection.

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Omar Alderete to be Shown a Card

Omar Alderete has been an important figure for Sunderland since their promotion, but he is also no stranger to disciplinary issues. The Paraguayan defender is combative in aerial duels and tackles with aggression, qualities that often result in him committing fouls in dangerous areas.

Facing Chris Wood is likely to put Alderete under constant strain. The Forest forward thrives on physical battles, backing into defenders and forcing contact. This style of play makes it extremely difficult for opposing centre-halves to avoid cautions, especially those with a reputation for strong challenges like Alderete.

With Sunderland’s backline already weakened by suspensions and injuries, Alderete may find himself overexposed. Should Forest push more men forward in search of their first win under Postecoglou, Alderete could be drawn into repeated tussles with Wood and Igor Jesus, heightening the chances of a booking. His combative style, combined with Forest’s emphasis on direct attacks, makes this card market a very appealing option.

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