West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Friday 18 September: West Bromwich Albion U21 v Nottingham Forest U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Alexander Stadium. In the table, West Bromwich Albion U21 are 31st, in the drop zone, on 1 points after 5 matches; Nottingham Forest U21 are 6th (upper half) with 13. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
West Bromwich Albion U21, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Boston United, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Nottingham Forest U21, last 5: WLWLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Burnley U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give West Bromwich Albion U21 2.2 xG, Nottingham Forest U21 2.8 xG – a total near 5.0. That is an open game on paper: 88% for three or more goals, 71% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – West Bromwich Albion U21 31%, draw 21%, Nottingham Forest U21 49%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (71%, odds 1.44 – longer than our fair 1.41, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: West Bromwich Albion U21 2–2 Nottingham Forest U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
West Bromwich Albion U2131%fair 3.27 · @2.62
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.50
Nottingham Forest U2149%fair 2.05 · @2.15
5.00Expected goals
2.24West Bromwich Albion U21 xG
2.76Nottingham Forest U21 xG
71%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–26%
2–36%
1–26%
1–35%
3–25%
2–15%
From our goals model: West Bromwich Albion U21 2.2 – 2.8 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
Nottingham Forest U21 to win✓
49%
2.05
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.44
Draw no bet
Nottingham Forest U21 (draw no bet)✓
61%
1.63
–
Asian handicap
West Bromwich Albion U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
First team to score
Nottingham Forest U21 to score first✓
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Nottingham Forest U21 ahead at half-time✓
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest U21 / FT Nottingham Forest U21✓
32%
3.09
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–3✗
6%
16.87
–
Recent results
West Bromwich Albion U21 – last 6
WWDLLD
8 Sep
@ Boston United
1–0
W
4 Sep
@ Coventry City U21
3–0
W
31 Aug
@ Derby County U21
4–4
D
26 Aug
@ Bromley U21
0–3
L
23 Aug
@ Leeds United U21
3–4
L
18 Aug
@ Woking
0–0
D
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
WLWLDW
14 Sep
vs Burnley U21
1–0
W
8 Sep
@ Scunthorpe
1–2
L
28 Aug
vs Manchester City U21
2–1
W
24 Aug
@ Sunderland U21
1–5
L
18 Aug
@ Gateshead
1–1
D
14 Aug
vs Luton Town U21
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between West Bromwich Albion U21 and Nottingham Forest U21.
What is the prediction for West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers West Bromwich Albion U21 have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Nottingham Forest U21 49%.
How many goals will there be in West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our predicted score is West Bromwich Albion U21 2–2 Nottingham Forest U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Alexander 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.
