Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.36Odds
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Value bet: Sunderland U21 to win @ 2.62 – our chance 41% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultSunderland U21 to win ✓41% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · @1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.04
Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Nottingham Forest U21 travel to face Sunderland U21 on Monday 24 August in the Premier League 2 Division One, with Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Sunderland U21 are 11th, upper half, on 10 points after 7 matches; Nottingham Forest U21 are 6th (upper half) with 13. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Sunderland U21, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Jong PSV U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Nottingham Forest U21, last 5: DWLWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Gateshead, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Nottingham Forest U21, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.8 for Sunderland U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sunderland U21 1.7 xG, Nottingham Forest U21 1.7 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 66% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sunderland U21 41%, draw 20%, Nottingham Forest U21 39%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.36.
Price worth noting: Sunderland U21 to win @2.62 – the bookmaker implies 38%, our ratings say 41%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sunderland U21 1–1 Nottingham Forest U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sunderland U2141%fair 2.45 · @2.62
Draw20%fair 5.08 · @3.75
Nottingham Forest U2139%fair 2.54 · @2.20
3.37Expected goals
1.70Sunderland U21 xG
1.67Nottingham Forest U21 xG
68%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Sunderland U21 1.7 – 1.7 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
Sunderland U21 to win✓
41%
2.45
2.62 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.36
Draw no bet
Sunderland U21 (draw no bet)✓
51%
1.97
–
Asian handicap
Nottingham Forest U21 +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.53
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
1.70
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
74%
1.36
1.28
First team to score
Sunderland U21 to score first✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
37%
2.70
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland U21 / FT Sunderland U21✓
24%
4.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.04
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Recent results
Sunderland U21 – last 6
DLLWLD
19 Aug
vs Jong PSV U21
1–1
D
14 May
vs Burnley U21
1–2
L
26 Apr
@ Manchester United U21
2–3
L
15 Apr
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
4–2
W
6 Apr
@ Derby County U21
1–2
L
30 Mar
vs Reading U21
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
DWLWWW
18 Aug
@ Gateshead
1–1
D
14 Aug
vs Luton Town U21
2–0
W
11 May
vs Norwich City U21
1–2
L
4 May
@ Peterborough United U21
1–0
W
3 Apr
vs Crystal Palace U21
2–0
W
20 Mar
vs Newcastle United U21
3–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sunderland U21 and Nottingham Forest U21.
What is the prediction for Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Sunderland U21 have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Nottingham Forest U21 39%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our predicted score is Sunderland U21 1–1 Nottingham Forest U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground.
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.
