Derby County U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at on Friday, 30/01/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
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2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Derby County U21 preview
Derby County U21 comes into the match having played 11 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 0.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses.
Derby County U21's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.18 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.
The offense system of Derby County U21 is led by Owen Eames as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adisa Osayande, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 2.73 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 2.73.
Nottingham Forest U21 preview
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest U21 comes into the match having played 11 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.18 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses.
Nottingham Forest U21's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.
The offense system of Nottingham Forest U21 is led by Lamin Sillah as the top scorer of the season. The nationality. forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lamin Sillah, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 1.18 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 19 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 1.36.
Head to head: Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
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Derby County U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L D |
1 |
| Home | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Away | L W D L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.91 | 1.8 | 5.67 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 0 | 2.17 |
| Conceded | 2.73 | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 0% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 55% | 100% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 27% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.2 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.52 | 1.47 |
Nottingham Forest U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Away | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 20% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.6 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 40% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 27% | 40% | 83% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.46 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.97 | 1.19 |
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