Double chanceManchester City U21 or draw ✓92% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗12% · fair 8.61
Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Manchester City U21 take on Nottingham Forest U21 on Friday 27 February, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Academy Stadium. Manchester City U21 are 22nd with 6 points from 4 games (in the bottom half), while Nottingham Forest U21 sit 6th on 13 points (in the top half).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.4 for Manchester City U21 and 0.8 for Nottingham Forest U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 62% and both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester City U21 70%, draw 22%, Nottingham Forest U21 8%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Manchester City U21 to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Manchester City U21 2–0 Nottingham Forest U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester City U2170%fair 1.43 · @1.30
Draw22%fair 4.62 · @5.00
Nottingham Forest U218%fair 12.04 · @6.50
3.21Expected goals
2.40Manchester City U21 xG
0.81Nottingham Forest U21 xG
57%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–010%
2–19%
3–09%
1–18%
3–18%
From our goals model: Manchester City U21 2.4 – 0.8 Nottingham Forest U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester City U21 to win✓
70%
1.43
1.30
Double chance
Manchester City U21 or draw✓
92%
1.09
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
Manchester City U21 ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester City U21 / FT Manchester City U21✓
49%
2.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
12%
8.61
–
Form
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 Manchester City U21 to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Manchester City U21 have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Nottingham Forest U21 8%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 57% 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 2–0 Nottingham Forest U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 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.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
