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

Middlesbrough U21
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16th place in England U21 Premier League
1
1-0
FT
16/02/2026 15:00
Nottingham Forest U21
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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 will face Nottingham Forest U21 in England U21 Premier League on February 16, 2026 at 15:00.
  • Middlesbrough U21 are currently 16th with 27 points after 20 matches.
  • Nottingham Forest U21 sit 17th with 26 points from 20 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.31.
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
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2
Pred
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2026-02-16

Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21
Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
2026-02-16 15:00
39
24
37
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
2.31
FT
1-0 1-0
-
weather
4°C
STANDINGS UP TO 16/02/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Chelsea U21 Chelsea U21
43 20 14 1 5 52 25 27
02 Manchester United U21 Manchester United U21
43 20 13 4 3 43 26 17
03 Manchester City U21 Manchester City U21
40 20 13 1 6 59 21 38
04 Fulham U21 Fulham U21
38 20 11 5 4 48 32 16
05 Ipswich U21 Ipswich U21
38 20 12 2 6 45 45 0
06 Southampton U21 Southampton U21
36 20 10 6 4 36 29 7
07 Liverpool U21 Liverpool U21
35 20 11 2 7 49 36 13
08 Tottenham U21 Tottenham U21
35 20 11 2 7 42 32 10
09 Leicester City U21 Leicester City U21
31 20 9 4 7 48 42 6
10 Crystal Palace U21 Crystal Palace U21
31 20 9 4 7 36 31 5
11 Aston Villa U21 Aston Villa U21
31 20 9 4 7 32 35 -3
12 Brighton U21 Brighton U21
30 20 8 6 6 38 25 13
13 West Ham U21 West Ham U21
30 20 8 6 6 44 35 9
14 Arsenal U21 Arsenal U21
29 20 8 5 7 28 33 -5
15 Sunderland U21 Sunderland U21
28 20 8 4 8 41 40 1
16 Middlesbrough U21 Middlesbrough U21
27 20 7 6 7 37 28 9
17 Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest U21
26 20 8 2 10 23 23 0
18 Everton U21 Everton U21
25 20 7 4 9 33 36 -3
19 Reading U21 Reading U21
25 20 7 4 9 29 36 -7
20 Stoke City U21 Stoke City U21
25 20 7 4 9 29 42 -13
21 Newcastle U21 Newcastle U21
24 20 6 6 8 30 35 -5
22 Wolverhampton U21 Wolverhampton U21
23 20 6 5 9 30 45 -15
23 Norwich City U21 Norwich City U21
20 20 5 5 10 32 42 -10
24 Derby County U21 Derby County U21
20 20 5 5 10 26 44 -18
25 Leeds United U21 Leeds United U21
18 20 5 3 12 28 40 -12
26 West Bromwich U21 West Bromwich U21
18 20 5 3 12 26 41 -15
27 Birmingham U21 Birmingham U21
17 20 4 5 11 26 52 -26
28 Blackburn Rovers U21 Blackburn Rovers U21
14 20 4 2 14 27 46 -19
29 Burnley U21 Burnley U21
13 20 3 4 13 22 42 -20
Head To Head
02/11/2024 11:00
Middlesbrough U21 Middlesbrough U21
1 - 4
Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest U21
ENG U21
14/08/2023 14:00
Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest U21
2 - 2
Middlesbrough U21 Middlesbrough U21
ENG U21
14/04/2023 14:00
Middlesbrough U21 Middlesbrough U21
0 - 1
Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest U21
ENG U21
22/08/2022 14:00
Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest U21
1 - 4
Middlesbrough U21 Middlesbrough U21
ENG U21
Middlesbrough U21
0
0%
Draw
1
25%
Nottingham Forest U21
3
75%
Middlesbrough U21 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
0%
Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest U21 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
Middlesbrough U21
21
 Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
20
Goals
Scored
24
Avg. per game
1.14
Conceded
10
Avg. per game
0.48
Scored
10
Avg. per game
0.50
Conceded
10
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 21 matches
YesNo
14 (67%)7 (33%)
In last 21 matches
NoYes
8 (40%)12 (60%)
Middlesbrough U21

Middlesbrough U21

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest U21

Nottingham Forest U21

Under /Over

(67%)14 7(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)13 7(35%)

Under /Over

(48%)10 11(52%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(30%)6 14(70%)

Under /Over

(33%)7 14(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)8 12(60%)

/Yes

(62%)13 8(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(35%)7 13(65%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Middlesbrough U21 Middlesbrough U21
Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest U21
Shots
Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21
Total shots
10.67 avg / game
Blocked
29 total
Avg. 1.93
Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
Total shots
11.60 avg / game
Blocked
35 total
Avg. 3.18
Middlesbrough U21 Middlesbrough U21 Pass Nottingham Forest U21 Nottingham Forest U21
Total passes
228
Avg. 228 / game
Accurate
65%
Ball possession
51%
Total passes
323
Avg. 323 / game
Accurate
72%
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21
1655
Avg. 78.81 / game
 Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
1789
Avg. 89.45 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21
1111
Avg. 52.90 / game
 Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
1027
Avg. 51.35 / game
OTHERS
Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21
21
Played games
Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
20
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.14
3
Clean sheets
7
0.35
5.29
111
Corners
121
6.05
0.00
0
Throw-ins
19
0.95
2.71
57
Offsides
37
1.85
2.48
52
GK saves
40
2.00
Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21
DISCIPLINARY
Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.38
50
Yellow card
40
2.00
0.05
1
Red card
0
0.00
12.33
259
Fouls
229
11.45
1.14
24
Tackles
14
0.70
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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

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