Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Burton Albion to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBurton Albion to win ✗63% · @1.50
Double chanceBurton Albion or draw ✓86% · @1.15
Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview and prediction
The match
Nottingham Forest U21 travel to Pirelli Stadium in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 22 September (19:00 WAT) to face Burton Albion. Burton Albion are 3rd with 3 points from 3 games, while Nottingham Forest U21 sit 4th on 1 points. Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Burton Albion's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with Mansfield Town 2–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Nottingham Forest U21's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat West Bromwich Albion U21 3–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Our pre-match pick was Burton Albion to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.50. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Burton Albion63%fair 1.60 · @1.50
Draw23%fair 4.26 · @3.90
Nottingham Forest U2114%fair 7.21 · @4.75
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Burton Albion to win✗
63%
1.60
1.50
Double chance
Burton Albion or draw✓
86%
1.16
1.15
Form
Burton Albion – last 6
DLDWLW
19 Sep
vs Mansfield Town
2–2
D
12 Sep
@ Oxford United
0–3
L
5 Sep
vs Cambridge United
2–2
D
2 Sep
vs AFC Wimbledon
4–1
W
29 Aug
@ Notts County
1–2
L
22 Aug
@ Leicester
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
WWLWLD
18 Sep
@ West Bromwich Albion U21
3–1
W
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
1.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Burton Albion and Nottingham Forest U21.
What is the prediction for Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Burton Albion to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Burton Albion have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Nottingham Forest U21 14%.
When is Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Pirelli 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.
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