Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction & analysis
62%
Footrivo pick
Nottingham Forest U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.95 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.95Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNottingham Forest U21 to win ✗62% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.21
Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview and prediction
The match
Nottingham Forest U21 travel to Saunders Transport Community Stadium in the Premier League 2 Division One on Saturday 24 October (12:00 WAT) to face Reading U21. Reading U21 are 8th with 11 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Nottingham Forest U21 sit 6th on 13 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Reading U21's last 5: LLDWL Most recently they lost to Liverpool U21 0–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Nottingham Forest U21's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Wealdstone 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.2 for Reading U21 and 2.1 for Nottingham Forest U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Nottingham Forest U21 to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.60, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Reading U21 1–2 Nottingham Forest U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Reading U2122%fair 4.47 · @3.00
Draw15%fair 6.59 · @3.50
Nottingham Forest U2162%fair 1.60 · @1.95
3.30Expected goals
1.16Reading U21 xG
2.14Nottingham Forest U21 xG
62%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–19%
0–28%
0–18%
1–37%
0–36%
From our goals model: Reading U21 1.2 – 2.1 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
Nottingham Forest U21 to win✗
62%
1.60
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.18
1.25 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.60
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.72
–
Half-time result
Nottingham Forest U21 ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest U21 / FT Nottingham Forest U21✗
38%
2.60
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.21
–
Form
Reading U21 – last 6
LLDWLW
17 Oct
@ Liverpool U21
0–1
L
9 Oct
vs Norwich City U21
2–3
L
19 Sep
vs Everton U21
0–0
D
14 Sep
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
3–2
W
7 Sep
vs Bristol City U21
1–2
L
28 Aug
@ Burnley U21
3–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
LWLWLD
20 Oct
@ Wealdstone
0–1
L
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
2.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Reading U21 and Nottingham Forest U21.
What is the prediction for Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest U21 to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Reading U21 have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Nottingham Forest U21 62%.
How many goals will there be in Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our predicted score is Reading U21 1–2 Nottingham Forest U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Reading U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Saunders Transport Community 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.
