Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.42Odds
1
Value bet: Sunderland U21 to win @ 2.62 – our chance 41% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultSunderland U21 to win ✓41% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · @1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.96
Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview and prediction
The match
Nottingham Forest U21 travel to Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground in the Premier League 2 Division One on Monday 24 August (19:00 WAT) to face Sunderland U21. Sunderland U21 are 11th with 10 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Nottingham Forest U21 sit 6th on 13 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sunderland U21's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Jong PSV U21 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Nottingham Forest U21's last 5: DWLWW Most recently they drew with Gateshead 1–1 away. They average 1.7 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Nottingham Forest U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.7 for Sunderland U21 and 1.7 for Nottingham Forest U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations.
Value angle: Sunderland U21 to win at 2.62 – 41% on our numbers against 38% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Sunderland U21 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sunderland U2141%fair 2.46 · @2.62
Draw21%fair 4.74 · @3.75
Nottingham Forest U2138%fair 2.62 · @2.20
3.37Expected goals
1.72Sunderland U21 xG
1.66Nottingham Forest U21 xG
68%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Sunderland U21 1.7 – 1.7 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
Sunderland U21 to win✓
41%
2.46
2.62 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.53
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
1.70
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
37%
2.70
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland U21 / FT Sunderland U21✓
24%
4.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.96
–
Form
Sunderland U21 – last 6
DLLWLD
19 Aug
vs Jong PSV U21
1–1
D
14 May
vs Burnley U21
1–2
L
26 Apr
@ Manchester United U21
2–3
L
15 Apr
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
4–2
W
6 Apr
@ Derby County U21
1–2
L
30 Mar
vs Reading U21
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
DWLWWW
18 Aug
@ Gateshead
1–1
D
14 Aug
vs Luton Town U21
2–0
W
11 May
vs Norwich City U21
1–2
L
4 May
@ Peterborough United U21
1–0
W
3 Apr
vs Crystal Palace U21
2–0
W
20 Mar
vs Newcastle United U21
3–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sunderland U21 and Nottingham Forest U21.
What is the prediction for Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Sunderland U21 have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Nottingham Forest U21 38%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our predicted score is Sunderland U21 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Sunderland U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground.
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.
