Manchester City U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 face each other on Friday 02.27.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Manchester City U21's home ground, the Etihad Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Manchester City U21 and Nottingham Forest U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
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Over 3.5 Goals
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Manchester City U21 preview
Manchester City U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 14 matches, Manchester City U21 secured 8 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.79 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Manchester City U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Manchester City U21 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 42 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matthew Warhurst, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ashton Muir has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Manchester City U21 has conceded 19 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.36 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.59 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Nottingham Forest U21 preview
Nottingham Forest U21 comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses.
Nottingham Forest U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 18 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Nottingham Forest U21's offensive system is led by Lamin Sillah, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality. forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lamin Sillah. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.13 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 23 goals in 18 matches, averaging 1.28 per match.
Head to head: Manchester City U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Manchester City U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 86% | 29% |
| Goals | 4.36 | 5 | 3.71 |
| Scored | 3 | 4.29 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 0.71 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 43% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 57% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 100% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.91 | 1.92 | 1.89 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.79 | 1.17 |
Nottingham Forest U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D L |
0.8 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L D W W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.13 | 2.43 | 1.88 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1.43 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 43% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 43% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.38 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.94 | 1.23 |
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