Premier League Cup · England
Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction & analysis
Nottingham Forest U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Peterborough United U21 1.1 – 2.1 Nottingham Forest U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Nottingham Forest U21 travel as clear favourites – 66% to win, against 22% for Peterborough United U21.
Peterborough United U21 have taken 10 points from their last 6 matches (3W 1D 2L), scoring 2.0 and conceding 2.0 per game. Nottingham Forest U21 have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
We expect around 3.2 goals (1.1 for Peterborough United U21, 2.1 for Nottingham Forest U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 1–2 (10%), 0–2 (9%), 1–1 (9%).
In their last 1 meeting, Peterborough United U21 have won 0, Nottingham Forest U21 have won 1 and 0 ended level, with an average of 1.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Nottingham Forest U21 to win at a 66% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.70 is better than our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Nottingham Forest U21 to win ✓ | 66% | 1.52 | 1.70 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 88% | 1.14 | 1.14 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 51% | 1.94 | – |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 83% | 1.21 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 64% | 1.56 | 1.40 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 60% | 1.66 | – |
| Half-time result | Nottingham Forest U21 ahead at half-time ✓ | 46% | 2.19 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Nottingham Forest U21 / FT Nottingham Forest U21 ✓ | 40% | 2.51 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–2 ✗ | 10% | 10.11 | – |
Form
Peterborough United U21 – last 6
| 29 Sep | vs Fleetwood Town U21 | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Sep | @ Cardiff City U21 | 0–6 | L |
| 15 Sep | vs Bristol City U21 | 3–3 | D |
| 7 Sep | @ Luton Town U21 | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | @ Swansea City U21 | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Aug | vs Queens Park Rangers U21 | 2–0 | W |
Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6
| 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 |
| 8 Sep | @ Scunthorpe | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | vs Manchester City U21 | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
| 4 May 2026 | Peterborough United U21 v Nottingham Forest U21 | 0–1 |
Premier League Cup table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nottingham Forest U21 | 6 | +7 | 16 |
| 2 |  Swansea City U21 | 6 | +5 | 10 |
| 3 |  Wolves U21 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 4 |  Millwall U21 | 6 | -10 | 1 |
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What is the prediction for Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest U21 to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
On our numbers Peterborough United U21 have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 12% and Nottingham Forest U21 66%.
How many goals will there be in Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
When is Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Peterborough United U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
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