Manchester City U21 61%Draw 20%Nottingham Forest U21 19%Expected goals 2.43 – 1.64
65%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.55 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.55Odds
Picks by market
ResultManchester City U21 to win ✓61% · @1.30
Double chanceManchester City U21 or draw ✓81% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.55
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.10
Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Friday 27 February: Manchester City U21 v Nottingham Forest U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Academy Stadium. In the table, Manchester City U21 are 22nd, lower half, on 6 points after 4 matches; Nottingham Forest U21 are 6th (upper half) with 13.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Manchester City U21 2.4 xG, Nottingham Forest U21 1.6 xG – a total near 4.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 77% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Manchester City U21 61%, draw 20%, Nottingham Forest U21 19%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.55.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.55). Most likely score in line with that pick: Manchester City U21 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Manchester City U2161%fair 1.64 · @1.30
Draw20%fair 5.13 · @5.00
Nottingham Forest U2119%fair 5.13 · @6.50
4.07Expected goals
2.43Manchester City U21 xG
1.64Nottingham Forest U21 xG
65%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
1–17%
2–27%
3–17%
1–26%
3–25%
From our goals model: Manchester City U21 2.4 – 1.6 Nottingham Forest U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester City U21 to win✓
61%
1.64
1.30
Double chance
Manchester City U21 or draw✓
81%
1.24
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
65%
1.54
1.55
Draw no bet
Manchester City U21 (draw no bet)✓
76%
1.32
–
Asian handicap
Nottingham Forest U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
58%
1.72
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
–
First team to score
Manchester City U21 to score first✓
59%
1.70
–
Half-time result
Manchester City U21 ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester City U21 / FT Manchester City U21✓
36%
2.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.10
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Recent results
Manchester City U21 – last 1
W
20 Feb
vs Wolves U21
6–0
W
6.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 2
LL
20 Feb
vs Liverpool U21
0–3
L
16 Feb
@ Middlesbrough U21
0–1
L
0.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester City U21 and Nottingham Forest U21.
What is the prediction for Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Manchester City U21 have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Nottingham Forest U21 19%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our predicted score is Manchester City U21 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Academy Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
