Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Nottingham Forest U21 welcome Manchester United U21 to Loughborough University Stadium for a Premier League 2 Division One fixture on Friday 16 October (19:00 WAT). In the table, Nottingham Forest U21 are 6th, upper half, on 13 points after 7 matches; Manchester United U21 are 9th (upper half) with 10. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Nottingham Forest U21, last 5: LWLDW Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Notts County, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Manchester United U21, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Brentford U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 3.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Manchester United U21, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.7 for Nottingham Forest U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nottingham Forest U21 1.9 xG, Manchester United U21 2.2 xG – a total near 4.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 78% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nottingham Forest U21 34%, draw 20%, Manchester United U21 46%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nottingham Forest U21 1–2 Manchester United U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nottingham Forest U2134%fair 2.92 · @2.75
Draw20%fair 5.03 · @3.60
Manchester United U2146%fair 2.18 · @2.05
4.14Expected goals
1.92Nottingham Forest U21 xG
2.22Manchester United U21 xG
68%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
2–27%
1–17%
2–17%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: Nottingham Forest U21 1.9 – 2.2 Manchester United 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 United U21 to win✗
46%
2.18
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.46
1.40
Draw no bet
Manchester United U21 (draw no bet)✗
57%
1.75
–
Asian handicap
Nottingham Forest U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
60%
1.66
–
First team to score
Manchester United U21 to score first
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
Manchester United U21 ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.68
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United U21 / FT Manchester United U21✗
29%
3.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
13.26
–
Recent results
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
LWLDWW
13 Oct
@ Notts County
1–5
L
9 Oct
@ Peterborough United U21
5–1
W
30 Sep
vs Sporting CP B
2–4
L
22 Sep
@ Burton Albion
1–1
D
18 Sep
@ West Bromwich Albion U21
3–1
W
14 Sep
vs Burnley U21
1–0
W
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Manchester United U21 – last 6
WWWLWW
18 Sep
vs Brentford U21
3–2
W
31 Aug
vs Leicester City U21
4–1
W
24 Aug
vs Ipswich Town U21
5–0
W
31 Jul
@ Altrincham
0–1
L
8 May
@ Manchester City U21
4–3
W
4 May
@ Crystal Palace U21
2–0
W
3.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nottingham Forest U21 and Manchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
On our numbers Nottingham Forest U21 have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Manchester United U21 46%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest U21 1–2 Manchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Loughborough University 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.
