Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 April

Prediction Match Centre

Nottingham Forest U21

LLLWW

17th place in England U21 Premier League

2-0

Nottingham Forest U21
Win Probability 43%

03/04/2026 13:00

Crystal Palace U21

LWDWL

10th place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 on 03 April 2026 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest U21 will face Crystal Palace U21 in England U21 Premier League on April 3, 2026 at 13:00.
Nottingham Forest U21 are currently 17th with 26 points after 20 matches.
Crystal Palace U21 sit 10th with 31 points from 20 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.97.

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

13:00

2026-04-03

Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest U21

Crystal Palace U21

2026-04-03 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 03/04/2026

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

30/09/2024 14:00

Crystal Palace U21

2 - 1

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

23/09/2023 06:00

Nottingham Forest U21

4 - 3

Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21

18/04/2016 08:00

Nottingham Forest U21

0 - 1

Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21D2

20/10/2014 08:00

Nottingham Forest U21

2 - 0

Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21D2

Crystal Palace U21

75%

Draw

Nottingham Forest U21

25%

Nottingham Forest U21 Last 6 matches

20/03/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 3 - 0 Newcastle U21

ENG U21

13/03/2026 15:00

Fulham U21 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

06/03/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 2 Southampton U21

ENG U21

27/02/2026 15:00

Manchester City U21 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

20/02/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 0 - 3 Liverpool U21

ENG U21

16/02/2026 15:00

Middlesbrough U21 1 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Crystal Palace U21

22/03/2026 09:00

Liverpool U21 1 - 5 Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21

18/03/2026 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 0 - 3 Real Sociedad B

PLI CUP

14/03/2026 09:00

Crystal Palace U21 2 - 2 Wolverhampton U21

ENG U21

06/03/2026 08:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 1 - 2 Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21

02/03/2026 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 0 - 1 Sunderland U21

ENG U21

23/02/2026 15:00

West Ham U21 3 - 0 Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

17%

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

Nottingham Forest U21

Crystal Palace U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 20 matches

YesNo

9 (45%)11 (55%)

In last 20 matches

NoYes

12 (55%)10 (45%)

Nottingham Forest U21

Recent matches

Crystal Palace U21

Under /Over

(65%)13 7(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)20 2(9%)

Under /Over

(30%)6 14(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

Under /Over

(40%)8 12(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)11 11(50%)

/Yes

(35%)7 13(65%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)13 9(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest U21

Crystal Palace U21

Shots

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

11.60 avg / game

Blocked

35 total

Avg. 3.18

Crystal Palace U21

Total shots

10.18 avg / game

Blocked

30 total

Avg. 2.50

Nottingham Forest U21 Pass Crystal Palace U21

Total passes

323

Avg. 323 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

294

Avg. 294 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest U21

Played games

Crystal Palace U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.18

6.05

121

Corners

4.18

0.95

Throw-ins

0.64

1.85

Offsides

2.23

2.00

GK saves

2.59

Nottingham Forest U21

DISCIPLINARY

Crystal Palace U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

1.77

0.00

0.05

11.45

229

Fouls

251

11.41

0.70

Tackles

0.86

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 on 03 April 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.

Nottingham Forest U21 vs Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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