Middlesbrough 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 Monday, 16/02/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21, based on a 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.
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Middlesbrough U21 preview
Middlesbrough U21 comes into the match having played 13 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.15 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
Middlesbrough U21's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.77 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.77.
The offence system of Middlesbrough U21 is led by Sonny Finch as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jayden Carbon, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.46 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 19 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.46.
Nottingham Forest U21 preview
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest U21 comes into the match having played 13 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.31 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Nottingham Forest U21's attack has scored 18 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.
The offence 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 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 19 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Head to head: Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
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Middlesbrough U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W W |
1.15 |
| Home | D W D L L |
1.14 |
| Away | D D W L D |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 29% | 17% |
| Goals | 3.23 | 3.86 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.77 | 2.29 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 57% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 43% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 14% | 83% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.73 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.52 | 1.2 |
Nottingham Forest U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W W |
1.31 |
| Home | W L W L L |
1.17 |
| Away | D W W L L |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 33% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.15 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.17 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 33% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 33% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 50% | 71% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.45 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.94 | 1.16 |
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