Nottingham Forest U21 and Liverpool U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at The City Ground on Friday, 20/02/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Liverpool 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.

APWin predictions for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Liverpool U21

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Double Chance: Draw or Liverpool U21

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👉 Our prediction is: Liverpool U21 win or draw

We feel strongly about Liverpool U21's chances of leaving with a point, or maybe even more. That is why our betting tip is Liverpool U21 to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

Liverpool U21 has shown considerable courage and determination in their recent away performances, while Nottingham Forest U21's form has not been the most convincing. So while an away win might be too much to ask for, Liverpool U21 is more than capable of collecting a point in this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Nottingham Forest U21 and Liverpool U21. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

Nottingham Forest U21 preview

Nottingham Forest U21 comes into the match having played 14 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.21 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 9 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 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.06.

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 14 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.

Liverpool U21 preview

On the other hand, Liverpool U21 comes into the match having played 15 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.73 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.

Liverpool U21's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 2.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.11.

The offence system of Liverpool U21 is led by Kieran Morrison as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Trent Kone Doherty, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.83.

Head to head: Nottingham Forest U21 vs Liverpool U21

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Home Team

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Nottingham Forest U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D L W

1.21

Home W L W L L

1.17

Away L D W W L

1.25

Away Team

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Liverpool U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W W W

1.73

Home W W W W W

2.14

Away D W W L D

1.38

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Published on 19 February 2026, at 11:46 Last updated on 19 February 2026, at 11:46
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