Premier League 2 Division One · England · Alexander StadiumWest Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Strong pick · fair odds 1.41 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
Value bet: Nottingham Forest U21 to win @ 2.15 – our chance 50% vs 47% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: West Bromwich Albion U21 2.2 – 2.8 Nottingham Forest U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Nottingham Forest U21 shade it despite being away from home – 50% to win, against 30% for West Bromwich Albion U21.
West Bromwich Albion U21 have taken 8 points from their last 6 matches (2W 2D 2L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.8 per game. Nottingham Forest U21 have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
We expect around 5.0 goals (2.2 for West Bromwich Albion U21, 2.8 for Nottingham Forest U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 2–2 (6%), 2–3 (6%), 1–2 (6%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 71% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.44 is better than our fair price of 1.41, so there is value in it. For a bigger price, Nottingham Forest U21 to win at 2.15 is our value angle (50% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Nottingham Forest U21 to win ✓ | 50% | 2.01 | 2.15 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 80% | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 71% | 1.41 | 1.44 |
| 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 ✓ | 42% | 2.39 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Nottingham Forest U21 / FT Nottingham Forest U21 ✓ | 33% | 3.04 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–3 ✗ | 6% | 16.81 | – |
Form
West Bromwich Albion U21 – last 6
| 8 Sep | @ Boston United | 1–0 | W |
| 4 Sep | @ Coventry City U21 | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | @ Derby County U21 | 4–4 | D |
| 26 Aug | @ Bromley U21 | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Aug | @ Leeds United U21 | 3–4 | L |
| 18 Aug | @ Woking | 0–0 | D |
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
| 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 |
| 14 Aug | vs Luton Town U21 | 2–0 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between West Bromwich Albion U21 and Nottingham Forest U21.
Premier League 2 Division One table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Southampton U21 | 6 | +11 | 16 |
| 2 |  Chelsea U21 | 7 | +8 | 16 |
| 3 |  Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 7 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 |  Fulham U21 | 7 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 |  Norwich City U21 | 7 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 |  Nottingham Forest U21 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 |  Liverpool U21 | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 8 |  Reading U21 | 7 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 |  Manchester United U21 | 5 | +8 | 10 |
| 10 |  Leeds United U21 | 6 | +3 | 10 |
| 11 |  Sunderland U21 | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 12 |  AFC Bournemouth U21 | 7 | -3 | 10 |
| 13 |  Everton U21 | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 14 |  Brentford U21 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 15 |  West Ham United U21 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 16 |  Blackburn Rovers U21 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace U21 | 6 | +1 | 8 |
| 18 |  Derby County U21 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 19 |  Brighton U21 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa U21 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 21 |  Arsenal U21 | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 22 |  Manchester City U21 | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 23 |  Ipswich Town U21 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 24 |  Wolves U21 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 25 |  Leicester City U21 | 6 | -5 | 5 |
| 26 |  Stoke City U21 | 7 | -3 | 4 |
| 27 |  Burnley U21 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| 28 |  Newcastle United U21 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
| 29 |  Middlesbrough U21 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 30 |  Birmingham City U21 | 6 | -11 | 3 |
| 31 |  West Bromwich Albion U21 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
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What is the prediction for West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers West Bromwich Albion U21 have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Nottingham Forest U21 50%.
How many goals will there be in West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
When is West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Alexander Stadium.
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