Nottingham Forest U21 vs Chelsea U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Nottingham Forest U21

L W L D D

15th place in England U21 Premier League

2-4

17/01/2025 15:00

Chelsea U21

W W L W W

3rd place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Chelsea U21 on 17 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nottingham Forest U21 vs Chelsea U21 preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest U21 are currently 15th with 27 points after 20 matches.
Chelsea U21 sit 3rd with 38 points from 20 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Chelsea U21 to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history favors Nottingham Forest U21, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Chelsea U21 have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

15:00

2025-01-17

Nottingham Forest U21 vs Chelsea U21 - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest U21

Chelsea U21

2025-01-17 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2025

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

01 Manchester City U21	47	20	15	2	3	61	23	38
02 Fulham U21	45	20	14	3	3	49	30	19
03 Chelsea U21	38	20	12	2	6	51	30	21
04 West Ham U21	38	20	12	2	6	30	24	6
05 Manchester United U21	36	20	11	3	6	45	31	14
06 Crystal Palace U21	35	20	10	5	5	44	35	9
07 Southampton U21	34	20	10	4	6	38	31	7
08 Arsenal U21	33	20	10	3	7	44	38	6
09 Newcastle U21	32	20	10	2	8	39	37	2
10 Leicester City U21	31	20	9	4	7	39	30	9
11 Brighton U21	30	20	8	6	6	39	22	17
12 Everton U21	29	20	8	5	7	41	43	-2
13 Sunderland U21	28	20	8	4	8	48	35	13
14 Wolverhampton U21	28	20	8	4	8	30	36	-6
15 Nottingham Forest U21	27	20	8	3	9	32	28	4
16 Liverpool U21	27	20	7	6	7	29	31	-2
17 Leeds United U21	25	20	6	7	7	27	32	-5
18 West Bromwich U21	25	20	7	4	9	33	42	-9
19 Middlesbrough U21	22	20	7	1	12	27	43	-16
20 Reading U21	21	20	6	3	11	26	45	-19
21 Blackburn Rovers U21	20	20	6	2	12	31	47	-16
22 Tottenham U21	19	20	6	1	13	35	47	-12
23 Derby County U21	19	20	5	4	11	27	43	-16
24 Norwich City U21	18	20	5	3	12	29	49	-20
25 Stoke City U21	15	20	4	3	13	26	43	-17
26 Aston Villa U21	12	20	2	6	12	26	51	-25

Head To Head

15/03/2024 15:00

Chelsea U21

2 - 3

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

Nottingham Forest U21

100%

Draw

Chelsea U21

Nottingham Forest U21 Last 6 matches

20/12/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 3 - 1 Monaco B PLI CUP

16/12/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 3 Manchester City U21 ENG U21

10/12/2024 15:30

Braintree Town 1 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21 ENL Cup

06/12/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 2 Leicester City U21 ENG U21LC

03/12/2024 15:30

Dagenham Redbridge 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest U21 ENL Cup

29/11/2024 11:00

Everton U21 2 - 4 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Chelsea U21

13/01/2025 15:00

Chelsea U21 3 - 0 Reading U21 ENG U21

07/01/2025 15:00

Chelsea U21 1 - 2 Sporting CP B PLI CUP

21/12/2024 08:00

Chelsea U21 2 - 1 Bournemouth AFC U21 ENG U21LC

16/12/2024 15:00

Newcastle U21 3 - 2 Chelsea U21 ENG U21

29/11/2024 15:00

Derby County U21 2 - 6 Chelsea U21 ENG U21

26/11/2024 15:00

Chelsea U21 2 - 1 Real Sociedad B PLI CUP

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Premier Le...

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Chelsea U21

156

Goals

Scored

247

Avg. per game

1.55

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

344

Avg. per game

2.21

Conceded

275

Avg. per game

1.76

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 159 matches

YesNo

121 (76%)38 (24%)

In last 159 matches

NoYes

136 (87%)20 (13%)

Nottingham Forest U21

Recent matches

Chelsea U21

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest U21

Chelsea U21

Shots

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.52

Chelsea U21

Total shots

13.90 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 3.85

Nottingham Forest U21 Pass Chelsea U21

Total passes

4508

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

9342

Avg. 519 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Played games

Chelsea U21

156

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.19

4.74

754

Corners

749

4.80

0.57

Throw-ins

0.56

0.59

Offsides

113

0.72

0.67

107

GK saves

112

0.72

Nottingham Forest U21

DISCIPLINARY

Chelsea U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

256

276

1.77

0.06

0.05

3.70

588

Fouls

518

3.32

1.04

166

Tackles

281

1.80

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest U21 vs Chelsea U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Chelsea U21 on 17 January 2025 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.

Nottingham Forest U21 vs Chelsea U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nottingham Forest U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chelsea 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 Nottingham Forest U21 and Chelsea 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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