Double chanceNottingham Forest U21 or draw ✓82% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗69% · @1.50
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗7% · fair 15.19
Nottingham Forest U21 vs Burnley U21 preview and prediction
The match
Burnley U21 travel to The Nigel Doughty Academy in the Premier League 2 Division One on Monday 14 September (19:00 WAT) to face Nottingham Forest U21. Nottingham Forest U21 are 6th with 13 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Burnley U21 sit 27th on 4 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Nottingham Forest U21's last 5: LWLDW Most recently they lost to Scunthorpe 1–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Burnley U21's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat Fleetwood Town U21 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.0 goals: 3.2 for Nottingham Forest U21 and 1.8 for Burnley U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Nottingham Forest U21 or draw (82%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Nottingham Forest U21 3–1 Burnley U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nottingham Forest U2163%fair 1.58 · @1.55
Draw19%fair 5.28 · @4.00
Burnley U2118%fair 5.59 · @4.20
5.00Expected goals
3.18Nottingham Forest U21 xG
1.82Burnley U21 xG
69%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–17%
2–16%
3–26%
2–26%
4–15%
4–25%
From our goals model: Nottingham Forest U21 3.2 – 1.8 Burnley 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
Nottingham Forest U21 to win✓
63%
1.58
1.55
Double chance
Nottingham Forest U21 or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
–
Half-time result
Nottingham Forest U21 ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest U21 / FT Nottingham Forest U21✗
44%
2.27
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
7%
15.19
–
Form
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
LWLDWL
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
14 Aug
vs Luton Town U21
2–0
W
11 May
vs Norwich City U21
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Burnley U21 – last 6
WLLLWW
8 Sep
@ Fleetwood Town U21
2–1
W
28 Aug
vs Reading U21
1–3
L
21 Aug
@ Fulham U21
3–4
L
14 Aug
@ Wolves U21
0–2
L
14 May
@ Sunderland U21
2–1
W
13 Apr
vs West Bromwich Albion U21
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nottingham Forest U21 and Burnley U21.
What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Burnley U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Nottingham Forest U21 vs Burnley U21?
On our numbers Nottingham Forest U21 have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Burnley U21 18%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest U21 vs Burnley U21?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Burnley U21?
Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest U21 3–1 Burnley U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Nottingham Forest U21 vs Burnley U21?
Nottingham Forest U21 vs Burnley U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at The Nigel Doughty Academy.
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.
