Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 February

Middlesbrough U21

L L W W L

16th place in England U21 Premier League

1-0

16/02/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21

L L L W W

17th place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 16 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough U21 are currently 16th with 27 points after 20 matches.
Nottingham Forest U21 sit 17th with 26 points from 20 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough U21 to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Nottingham Forest U21, who have won 2 of the last 4 meetings. Middlesbrough 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.

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Weather

15:00

2026-02-16

Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough U21

Nottingham Forest U21

2026-02-16 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/02/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Chelsea U21	43	20	14	1	5	52	25	27
02 Manchester United U21	43	20	13	4	3	43	26	17
03 Manchester City U21	40	20	13	1	6	59	21	38
04 Fulham U21	38	20	11	5	4	48	32	16
05 Ipswich U21	38	20	12	2	6	45	45	0
06 Southampton U21	36	20	10	6	4	36	29	7
07 Liverpool U21	35	20	11	2	7	49	36	13
08 Tottenham U21	35	20	11	2	7	42	32	10
09 Leicester City U21	31	20	9	4	7	48	42	6
10 Crystal Palace U21	31	20	9	4	7	36	31	5
11 Aston Villa U21	31	20	9	4	7	32	35	-3
12 Brighton U21	30	20	8	6	6	38	25	13
13 West Ham U21	30	20	8	6	6	44	35	9
14 Arsenal U21	29	20	8	5	7	28	33	-5
15 Sunderland U21	28	20	8	4	8	41	40	1
16 Middlesbrough U21	27	20	7	6	7	37	28	9
17 Nottingham Forest U21	26	20	8	2	10	23	23	0
18 Everton U21	25	20	7	4	9	33	36	-3
19 Reading U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	36	-7
20 Stoke City U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	42	-13
21 Newcastle U21	24	20	6	6	8	30	35	-5
22 Wolverhampton U21	23	20	6	5	9	30	45	-15
23 Norwich City U21	20	20	5	5	10	32	42	-10
24 Derby County U21	20	20	5	5	10	26	44	-18
25 Leeds United U21	18	20	5	3	12	28	40	-12
26 West Bromwich U21	18	20	5	3	12	26	41	-15
27 Birmingham U21	17	20	4	5	11	26	52	-26
28 Blackburn Rovers U21	14	20	4	2	14	27	46	-19
29 Burnley U21	13	20	3	4	13	22	42	-20

Head To Head

02/11/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough U21

1 - 4

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

14/08/2023 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

2 - 2

Middlesbrough U21

ENG U21

14/04/2023 14:00

Middlesbrough U21

0 - 1

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

22/08/2022 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

1 - 4

Middlesbrough U21

ENG U21

Middlesbrough U21

25%

Draw

25%

Nottingham Forest U21

50%

Middlesbrough U21 Last 6 matches

09/02/2026 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 1 - 1 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

02/02/2026 15:00

Middlesbrough U21 3 - 3 West Ham U21 ENG U21

23/01/2026 15:00

Fulham U21 1 - 1 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

18/01/2026 09:00

Middlesbrough U21 6 - 1 Ipswich U21 ENG U21

09/01/2026 15:00

Newcastle U21 0 - 1 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

07/11/2025 09:00

Middlesbrough U21 2 - 2 Norwich City U21 ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest U21

11/02/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 6 Sunderland U21 ENG U21LC

07/02/2026 10:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 0 West Bromwich U21 ENG U21

03/02/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 0 - 1 Real Sociedad B PLI CUP

30/01/2026 15:00

Derby County U21 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

26/01/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 0 - 1 Reading U21 ENG U21

23/01/2026 15:00

Swansea City U21 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Premier Le...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Middlesbrough U21

111

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

118

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored

125

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

118

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 111 matches

YesNo

62 (56%)49 (44%)

In last 111 matches

NoYes

88 (55%)71 (45%)

Middlesbrough U21

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest U21

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

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

Middlesbrough U21

Nottingham Forest U21

Shots

Middlesbrough U21

Total shots

10.89 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.11

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.52

Middlesbrough U21 Pass Nottingham Forest U21

Total passes

229

Avg. 115 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

4508

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Middlesbrough U21

8889

Avg. 80.08 / game

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

7459

Avg. 46.91 / game

OTHERS

Middlesbrough U21

111

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.35

4.60

511

Corners

754

4.74

0.00

Throw-ins

0.57

0.77

Offsides

0.59

0.55

GK saves

107

0.67

Middlesbrough U21

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.32

258

256

1.61

0.05

0.06

3.64

404

Fouls

588

3.70

0.22

Tackles

166

1.04

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How We Build the Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 16 February 2026 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 Premier League 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.

Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough 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 Premier League 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 Premier League standings and the England U21 Premier League form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England U21 Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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