West Bromwich Albion U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 face each other on Friday 09.18.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2026/27 match. The game will take place at West Bromwich Albion U21's home ground, the Aggborough Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between West Bromwich Albion 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 West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
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West Bromwich Albion U21 preview
West Bromwich Albion U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 2 matches, West Bromwich Albion U21 secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at West Bromwich Albion U21's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
West Bromwich Albion U21 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 3.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jack Bray, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Souleyman Mandey has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, West Bromwich Albion U21 has conceded 8 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 4 per game) and 49 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.23 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Nottingham Forest U21 preview
Nottingham Forest U21 comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses.
Nottingham Forest U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.21.
Nottingham Forest U21's offensive system is led by Lamin Sillah, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.gambia forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jimmy Sinclair. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 28 matches, averaging 1.32 per match.
Head to head: West Bromwich Albion U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
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West Bromwich Albion U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Away | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 7.5 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Conceded | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 0 | 1.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0 | 1.7 |
Nottingham Forest U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2 | 6 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0.5 | 5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.33 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
2.11 | 1.92 | 2.48 |
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