Our Nottm Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction: 1-2
Nottm Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Nottm Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nottm Forest U21's Last Match – Blackburn U21 vs Nottm Forest U21
Nottm Forest U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 England Premier League 2 victory over Blackburn U21 on January 12. In that match, Nottm Forest U21 recorded 50% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackburn U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 35 |
 Nottm Forest U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Crystal Palace U21's Last Match – Chelsea U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
Crystal Palace U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-4 England Premier League 2 loss to Chelsea U21 on January 10. In that match, Crystal Palace U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 56 |
 Crystal Palace U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 18 |
Nottm Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Nottm Forest U21 | Crystal Palace U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nottm Forest U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace U21 average 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.