Professional Development League · England · Weston Homes Stadium
Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction & analysis
Nottingham Forest U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.80 · Won ✓
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Peterborough United U21 1.4 – 2.5 Nottingham Forest U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Nottingham Forest U21 travel as clear favourites – 66% to win, against 23% for Peterborough United U21.
Peterborough United U21 have taken 8 points from their last 6 matches (2W 2D 2L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 2.2 per game. Nottingham Forest U21 have 9 points from their last 6 (3W 0D 3L), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
We expect around 3.9 goals (1.4 for Peterborough United U21, 2.5 for Nottingham Forest U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–2 (9%), 1–3 (7%), 1–1 (7%).
Our pick is Nottingham Forest U21 to win at a 66% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.80 is better than our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Nottingham Forest U21 to win ✓ | 66% | 1.52 | 1.80 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 88% | 1.13 | 1.17 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 70% | 1.43 | 1.35 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 90% | 1.11 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 71% | 1.40 | 1.36 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✗ | 51% | 1.95 | 1.93 |
| Half-time result | Nottingham Forest U21 ahead at half-time ✗ | 48% | 2.10 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Nottingham Forest U21 / FT Nottingham Forest U21 ✗ | 41% | 2.43 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–2 ✗ | 9% | 11.22 | – |
Form
Peterborough United U21 – last 6
| 14 Apr | vs Brentford U21 | 1–1 | D |
| 7 Apr | @ Swansea City U21 | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | @ Charlton Athletic U21 | 2–5 | L |
| 24 Mar | vs Watford U21 | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Mar | @ Millwall U21 | 2–1 | W |
| 6 Mar | @ Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 1–2 | L |
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
| 3 Apr | vs Crystal Palace U21 | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | vs Newcastle United U21 | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | @ Fulham U21 | 2–1 | W |
| 6 Mar | vs Southampton U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | @ Manchester City U21 | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | vs Liverpool U21 | 0–3 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Peterborough United U21 and Nottingham Forest U21.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolton Wanderers Res. | 9 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Fleetwood Town U21 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
| 3 |  Swansea City U21 | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Coventry City U21 | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 |  Cardiff City U21 | 9 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 |  Sheffield United U21 | 8 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 |  Huddersfield Town U21 | 6 | +8 | 12 |
| 8 |  Bristol City U21 | 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 |  Peterborough United U21 | 8 | -5 | 11 |
| 10 |  Queens Park Rangers U21 | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 11 |  Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 |  Colchester United U21 | 8 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 |  Charlton Athletic U21 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Barnsley U21 | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 |  Millwall U21 | 6 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 |  Hull City U21 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
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What is the prediction for Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest U21 to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Peterborough United U21 have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 12% and Nottingham Forest U21 66%.
How many goals will there be in Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
When is Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 4 May 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Weston Homes Stadium.
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