Our Nottm Forest U21 vs Reading U21 Prediction: 2-1
Nottm Forest U21 vs Reading U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Nottm Forest U21 vs Reading 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 – Swansea U21 vs Nottm Forest U21
Determined to get back to winning ways, Nottm Forest U21 must win after their 1-1 England U21 Premier League Cup draw against Swansea U21 on January 23. In that match, Nottm Forest U21 saw 54% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swansea U21 | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 40 |
 Nottm Forest U21 | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 47 |
Reading U21's Last Match – Bournemouth U21 vs Reading U21
Reading U21 will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 England U21 Premier League Cup setback against Bournemouth U21 on January 22. In that match, Reading U21 recorded 59% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bournemouth U21 | 41% | 0 (2) | - | 36 |
 Reading U21 | 59% | 0 (7) | - | 67 |
Nottm Forest U21 vs Reading U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Nottm Forest U21 | Reading U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.48 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nottm Forest U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Reading U21 average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.