Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 February

Derby County U21

D L L L W

1st place in Group B

0 - 2

24/02/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21

W W W W W

2nd place in Group A

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 24 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview before placing your bet.

Derby County U21 are currently 1st with 11 points after 6 matches.
Nottingham Forest U21 sit 2nd with 9 points from 6 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Nottingham Forest U21, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Derby County U21 have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 24/02/2023

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Fulham U21	18	6	6	0	0	22	7	15
02 Nottingham Forest U21	9	6	3	0	3	7	8	-1
03 Charlton Athletic U21	9	6	3	0	3	11	13	-2
04 Hull U21	0	6	0	0	6	7	19	-12

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Derby County U21	11	6	3	2	1	10	5	5
02 Queens Park R U21	8	6	2	2	2	9	8	1
03 Brighton U21	8	6	2	2	2	8	9	-1
04 Bournemouth AFC U21	6	6	2	0	4	6	11	-5

Head To Head

27/01/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21

7 - 2

Derby County U21

ENG U21

10/10/2022 14:00

Derby County U21

0 - 1

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

03/02/2014 15:00

Derby County U21

0 - 0

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21D2

04/10/2013 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

1 - 2

Derby County U21

ENG U21D2

17/04/2013 08:00

Derby County U21

0 - 1

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21D2

13/11/2012 09:00

Nottingham Forest U21

2 - 1

Derby County U21

ENG U21D2

Derby County U21

17%

Draw

17%

Nottingham Forest U21

67%

Derby County U21 Last 6 matches

20/02/2023 15:00

Sunderland U21 1 - 1 Derby County U21 ENG U21

13/02/2023 15:00

Derby County U21 0 - 3 Norwich City U21 ENG U21

27/01/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 7 - 2 Derby County U21 ENG U21

06/01/2023 15:00

Southampton U21 3 - 0 Derby County U21 ENG U21

19/12/2022 15:00

Brighton U21 1 - 2 Derby County U21 ENG U21LC

12/12/2022 15:10

Derby County U21 3 - 0 Bournemouth AFC U21 ENG U21LC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest U21

17/02/2023 15:00

Norwich City U21 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

30/01/2023 15:00

Hull U21 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

27/01/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 7 - 2 Derby County U21 ENG U21

15/01/2023 11:00

Stoke City U21 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

06/01/2023 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 0 Leeds United U21 ENG U21

09/12/2022 15:00

Fulham U21 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Played games

Derby County U21

104

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Goals

Scored

136

Avg. per game

1.31

Conceded

238

Avg. per game

2.29

Scored

247

Avg. per game

1.55

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 104 matches

YesNo

74 (71%)30 (29%)

In last 104 matches

NoYes

121 (76%)38 (24%)

Derby County U21

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest U21

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County U21

Nottingham Forest U21

Shots

Derby County U21

Total shots

9.63 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 2.08

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.52

Derby County U21 Pass Nottingham Forest U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

4508

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Derby County U21

8453

Avg. 81.28 / game

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

7459

Avg. 46.91 / game

OTHERS

Derby County U21

104

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.35

4.45

463

Corners

754

4.74

0.00

Throw-ins

0.57

0.53

Offsides

0.59

GK saves

107

0.67

Derby County U21

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.02

210

256

1.61

0.07

0.06

3.86

401

Fouls

588

3.70

0.00

Tackles

166

1.04

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How We Build the Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 24 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 League Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derby County U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 League Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Derby County U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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