Prediction: Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 – Premier League 2 Division 1 – 28/08/2026
Preview
Nottingham Forest U21 will host Manchester City U21 at the City Ground in Nottingham on Sunday, 28 August 2026, at 14:00 BST in the Premier League 2 Division 1. Nottingham Forest U21 currently ranks 16th in the table with 3 points from 2 matches, while Manchester City U21 is 6th with the same number of points but from 2 games as well.
Nottingham Forest U21 have been inconsistent in their last five games, with 1 win, 1 defeat, and 3 losses. They have shown promise with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City U21 in their last match, but this was followed by a 5-1 defeat to Sunderland U21. They also suffered a 4-5 loss to Gateshead in the National League Cup and a 2-0 defeat to Luton Town U21 in the Premier League Cup. However, they did manage a 2-1 win over Peterborough United U21 in the Professional Development League.
Manchester City U21 have been performing well in their last five games, with 3 wins and 2 losses. They have shown their attacking prowess with a 4-0 victory over Wolves U21, but this was followed by a 1-4 defeat to Mansfield Town in the EFL Trophy. They also suffered a 3-4 loss to Manchester United U21 in the Premier League 2 Division 1, but this was followed by a 2-3 win over Aston Villa U21.
The match between Nottingham Forest U21 and Manchester City U21 promises to be an intense and competitive encounter, with both teams looking to secure a vital win in the Premier League 2 Division 1.
Nottingham Forest U21
Fulltime Result
Manchester City U21
home
22.91%
draw
20.27%
away
56.81%
Nottingham Forest U21 will host Manchester City U21 at the City Ground on 28th August 2026 in the Premier League 2 Division 1. Our experts believe that Manchester City U21 will take the three points, but Nottingham Forest U21 will put up a good fight. The Citizens have been in excellent form, winning four of their last five games, including a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves U21 and a 3-1 victory over Arsenal U21. They have a slight advantage going into this match, with our experts estimating their chances of winning at around 57%. Nottingham Forest U21, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, with three wins and two defeats in their last five games. They did, however, secure a 5-4 win over Gateshead in the National League Cup and a 3-2 victory over Charlton Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League. The Magpies have a 22.89% chance of winning, according to our experts, while a draw is estimated at 20.27%.
Manchester City U21 have a strong squad, with several players in good shape. Their star player, Phil Foden, has been impressive in the Premier League 2 Division 1, scoring several goals and providing assists. Another key player, Cole Palmer, has also been in good form, scoring crucial goals in their recent victories.
Nottingham Forest U21, however, will be without their key player, Brennan Johnson, who is injured and will miss the game. Our experts believe that this will be a significant blow to the Magpies' chances.
There are no rumors about the match that we can confirm. Both teams will be looking to win and will give it their all. Manchester City U21 are favourites to win, but Nottingham Forest U21 will not go down without a fight. The Citizens have a strong squad and will be looking to continue their winning streak. The Magpies, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and secure a vital three points.
Nottingham Forest U21
Double Chance
Manchester City U21
draw_home
43.18%
draw_away
77.08%
home_away
79.72%
Our statistical model recommends a Double Chance bet on Manchester City U21 for the game against Nottingham Forest U21, considering this a moderate risk bet.
Nottingham Forest U21
Both Teams To Score
Manchester City U21
yes
60.44%
no
39.56%
Our experts believe that both teams have a good chance of scoring in the match between Nottingham Forest U21 and Manchester City U21. In the last five games, Nottingham Forest U21 scored a total of 16 goals, while Manchester City U21 found the net 13 times. Based on recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Nottingham Forest U21
Over/Under
Manchester City U21
Over 1.5
yes
83.05%
no
16.95%
Over 2.5
yes
63.2%
no
36.8%
Over 3.5
yes
41.75%
no
58.25%
Over 4.5
yes
27.09%
no
72.91%
Our statistical model recommends betting on Over/Under 2.5 Probability goals in the game between Nottingham Forest U21 and Manchester City U21. In the last five games, Nottingham Forest U21 scored a total of 26 goals, while Manchester City U21 scored 28 goals. Considering recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21 x Manchester City U21 Last matches
Manchester City U21
Nottingham Forest U21
25%
Draw
0%
Manchester City U21
75%
Average statistics (latest matches)
Average goals 3.25
Both teams score 50
Goals scored(time 1) 2.25
Goals scored(time 2) 1
Over 2,5 75
Under 2.5 25
Nottingham Forest U21
Total results
Manchester City U21
4 matches
3
wins
/
0
draws
/
1
wins
3
wins
(75%)
0
draws
(0%)
1
wins
(25%)
Recent form
Nottingham Forest U21
Wins
5/6 (83.33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
Losses
1/6 (16.67%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 4.33
Both score 66.67%
Goals scored 2.33
Goals conceded 2
Over 2,5 66.67
Less 2,5 33.33
Professional Development League - 27/04/2026
Professional Development League - 04/05/2026
Premier League Cup - 14/08/2026
National League Cup - 18/08/2026
Premier League 2 Division One - 24/08/2026
Premier League 2 Division One - 28/08/2026
Manchester City U21
Wins
4/6 (66.67%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
Losses
2/6 (33.33%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 4.67
Both score 83.33%
Goals scored 3
Goals conceded 1.67
Over 2,5 100
Less 2,5 0
Premier League 2 Division One - 25/04/2026
Premier League 2 Division One - 01/05/2026
Premier League 2 Division One - 08/05/2026
EFL Trophy - 19/08/2026
Premier League 2 Division One - 24/08/2026
Premier League 2 Division One - 28/08/2026
Latest news and statistics from Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21 is set to face Manchester City U21 in the 2nd round of the 2026/2027 Premier League 2 Division 1, and the team is looking to build on their recent performances. After two games, Nottingham Forest U21 sits at 16th place with a meager 3 points, but they have shown promise in their last five matches. In their most recent outing, Nottingham Forest U21 secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City U21 in the Premier League 2 Division 1 on August 28, 2026. This result marked a significant turnaround for the team, who had previously suffered a 5-1 defeat to Sunderland U21 on August 24. However, they bounced back with a 5-4 win over Gateshead in the National League Cup on August 18, followed by a 2-0 triumph over Luton Town U21 in the Premier League Cup on August 14. Nottingham Forest U21 also secured a 1-0 win over Peterborough United U21 in the Professional Development League on May 4. As Nottingham Forest U21 prepares to face Manchester City U21, they will be looking to maintain their momentum and improve their standing in the Premier League 2 Division 1. With a mix of experience and youth, the team has shown glimpses of promise, and they will be eager to put on a strong performance against their opponents.Latest news and statistics from Manchester City U21
Manchester City U21 will face Nottingham Forest U21 in the second round of the 2026/2027 Premier League 2 Division 1. The young Citizens have had a mixed start to the season, currently sitting sixth in the table with three points from two games. In their last five matches, they have shown flashes of brilliance, but also some areas for improvement. Their most recent outing saw them lose 2-1 to Nottingham Forest U21, a result that will have given them food for thought. However, they have also shown their attacking prowess, scoring four goals in their previous match against Wolves U21. Additionally, they have had a positive result in the EFL Trophy, defeating Mansfield Town 4-1. On the other hand, they have struggled against top teams, conceding four goals to Manchester United U21 and losing to Aston Villa U21. As they prepare to face Nottingham Forest U21 again, Manchester City U21 will be looking to bounce back from their previous defeat. They will need to tighten up their defence and find a way to counter their opponents' attacking threats. With their squad's mix of experience and youth, they have the potential to cause an upset, but it will be a tough ask against a team that has shown its quality in recent matches.Nottingham Forest U21
lineup
Manchester City U21
Lineup
1.
Keehan Willows
11.
Jamie Newton
20.
Grady McDonnell
4.
David Modupe
3.
Buba Sanneh
6.
Blaine McClure
7.
Kristian Clarke
2.
Jimmy Sinclair
8.
Archie Whitehall
9.
Kalum Thompson
5.
Josh Powell
Lineup
Max-Edgar Chabot
1.
Brooklyn Nfonkeu
7.
Leke Drake
4.
Kian Noble
5.
Charlie Courtman
3.
Floyd Samba
8.
Femi Fapetu
6.
Tyrone Samba
10.
Matty Henderson-Hall
2.
Kylan Midwood
9.
Christian Dunbar-McDonald
11.
Bench
12.
George Murray-Jones
14.
Fuad Smith
15.
Jonathan Whiteley
16.
Chinaza Nwosu
17.
Jayden Powell
19.
Cherif Yaya
Bench
Oliver Tevenan
12.
Max Hudson
13.
Harrison Miles
15.
Finlay Gorman
16.
Xavier Parker
17.
Standings Nottingham Forest U21 x Manchester City U21
Regular Season
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No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
#: position
team: team
P: played
W: wins
D: draws
L: losses
GF: goals for
GA: goals against
GD: goal difference
Pts: points
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Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 FAQ
Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 when?
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The game between Nottingham Forest U21 and Manchester City U21 will start at 19:00 Brasília time on 28/08/2026.
Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 who won?
We don't know who will win the duel between Nottingham Forest U21 and Manchester City U21, and that's why we love football. However, our experts believe that betting on the victory of team Manchester City U21 can be a moderate risk choice.