Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Nottingham Forest U21

L W L D D

15th place in England U21 Premier League

2-3

16/12/2024 15:00

Manchester City U21

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1st place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 on 16 December 2024 (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 Manchester City U21 preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest U21 will face Manchester City U21 in England U21 Premier League on December 16, 2024 at 15:00.
Nottingham Forest U21 are currently 15th with 27 points after 20 matches.
Manchester City U21 sit 1st with 47 points from 20 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 2.03.

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

2024-12-16

Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest U21

Manchester City U21

2024-12-16 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2024

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

04/03/2024 15:00

Manchester City U21

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

Manchester City U21

100%

Draw

Nottingham Forest U21

Nottingham Forest U21 Last 6 matches

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

25/11/2024 15:00

Coventry U21 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21LC

18/11/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 0 Jong Ajax (Youth)

PLI CUP

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Manchester City U21

30/11/2024 08:00

Sunderland U21 2 - 3 Manchester City U21

ENG U21

12/11/2024 15:00

Lincoln City 5 - 0 Manchester City U21

ENG JPT

01/11/2024 15:00

Manchester City U21 5 - 0 Norwich City U21

ENG U21

29/10/2024 15:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 1 Manchester City U21

ENG JPT

26/10/2024 06:30

West Bromwich U21 0 - 5 Manchester City U21

ENG U21

05/10/2024 14:00

Manchester City U21 4 - 1 West Ham U21

ENG U21

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Premier Le...

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

Manchester City U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.52

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored

Avg. per game

2.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 21 matches

YesNo

15 (71%)6 (29%)

In last 21 matches

NoYes

24 (100%)0 (0%)

Nottingham Forest U21

Recent matches

Manchester City U21

Under /Over

(71%)15 6(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)24 0(0%)

Under /Over

(43%)9 12(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

Under /Over

(33%)7 14(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

/Yes

(43%)9 12(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)15 9(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest U21

Manchester City U21

Shots

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.90 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Manchester City U21

Total shots

12.13 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Nottingham Forest U21 Pass Manchester City U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest U21

Played games

Manchester City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.38

5.29

111

Corners

146

6.08

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.43

Offsides

0.42

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Nottingham Forest U21

DISCIPLINARY

Manchester City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.67

1.83

0.14

0.17

4.57

Fouls

107

4.46

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Manchester City U21 on 16 December 2024 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 Manchester City 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 Manchester City 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 Manchester City U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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