Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Manchester United U21 travel to Loughborough University Stadium in the Premier League 2 Division One on Friday 16 October (19:00 WAT) to face Nottingham Forest U21. Nottingham Forest U21 are 6th with 13 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Manchester United U21 sit 9th on 10 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Nottingham Forest U21's last 5: LWLDW Most recently they lost to Notts County 1–5 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Manchester United U21's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Brentford U21 3–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.0 goals a game.
Manchester United U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.1 goals: 1.9 for Nottingham Forest U21 and 2.2 for Manchester United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 78% and both teams to score at 68%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Nottingham Forest U21 35%, draw 19%, Manchester United U21 46%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Nottingham Forest U21 1–2 Manchester United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nottingham Forest U2135%fair 2.89 · @2.75
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @3.60
Manchester United U2146%fair 2.17 · @2.05
4.14Expected goals
1.92Nottingham Forest U21 xG
2.22Manchester United U21 xG
68%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
2–27%
1–17%
2–17%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: Nottingham Forest U21 1.9 – 2.2 Manchester United 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
Manchester United U21 to win✗
46%
2.17
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.46
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Manchester United U21 ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.68
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United U21 / FT Manchester United U21✗
29%
3.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
13.26
–
Form
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
LWLDWW
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
14 Sep
vs Burnley U21
1–0
W
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Manchester United U21 – last 6
WWWLWW
18 Sep
vs Brentford U21
3–2
W
31 Aug
vs Leicester City U21
4–1
W
24 Aug
vs Ipswich Town U21
5–0
W
31 Jul
@ Altrincham
0–1
L
8 May
@ Manchester City U21
4–3
W
4 May
@ Crystal Palace U21
2–0
W
3.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nottingham Forest U21 and Manchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
On our numbers Nottingham Forest U21 have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Manchester United U21 46%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest U21 1–2 Manchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester United U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Loughborough University 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.
