Wealdstone vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview and prediction
The match
Nottingham Forest U21 travel to Grosvenor Vale in the National League Cup on Tuesday 20 October (19:00 WAT) to face Wealdstone.
Form guide
Wealdstone's last 5: WLLDW Most recently they beat Worthing 3–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Nottingham Forest U21's last 5: WLWLD Most recently they beat Manchester United U21 3–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Nottingham Forest U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.2 for Wealdstone and 1.8 for Nottingham Forest U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 76% and both teams to score at 68%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Wealdstone 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Wealdstone47%fair 2.14 · @2.05
Draw19%fair 5.14 · @3.50
Nottingham Forest U2134%fair 2.95 · @2.75
4.00Expected goals
2.17Wealdstone xG
1.83Nottingham Forest U21 xG
68%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
1–17%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
3–25%
From our goals model: Wealdstone 2.2 – 1.8 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
Wealdstone to win✓
47%
2.14
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.46
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Wealdstone ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.67
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Wealdstone / FT Wealdstone✗
29%
3.47
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.69
–
Form
Wealdstone – last 6
WLLDWL
17 Oct
vs Worthing
3–0
W
10 Oct
vs Yeovil Town
0–6
L
3 Oct
@ Barrow
1–2
L
29 Sep
@ Forest Green
1–1
D
26 Sep
vs Gateshead
4–0
W
19 Sep
@ Tamworth
1–2
L
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
WLWLDW
16 Oct
vs Manchester United U21
3–2
W
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
2.5Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Wealdstone and Nottingham Forest U21.
What is the prediction for Wealdstone vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Wealdstone vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Wealdstone have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Nottingham Forest U21 34%.
How many goals will there be in Wealdstone vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wealdstone vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our predicted score is Wealdstone 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Wealdstone vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Wealdstone vs Nottingham Forest U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Grosvenor Vale.
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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