Nottingham Forest U21 vs Reading U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 January

Nottingham Forest U21

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17th place in England U21 Premier League

0-1

26/01/2026 15:00

Reading U21

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19th place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Reading U21 on 26 January 2026 (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 Reading U21 preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest U21 are currently 17th with 26 points after 20 matches.
Reading U21 sit 19th with 25 points from 20 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Nottingham Forest U21 to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Nottingham Forest U21 and Reading U21 have each won 1 of the last 3 meetings, 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

2026-01-26

Nottingham Forest U21 vs Reading U21 - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest U21

Reading U21

2026-01-26 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/01/2026

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

30/08/2024 10:00

Reading U21

0 - 2

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

11/05/2024 09:00

Reading U21

3 - 1

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

29/04/2024 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

0 - 0

Reading U21

ENG U21

Nottingham Forest U21

33%

Draw

33%

Reading U21

33%

Nottingham Forest U21 Last 6 matches

23/01/2026 15:00

Swansea City U21 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

19/01/2026 15:20

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 0 Paris Saint Germain U21 PLI CUP

12/01/2026 15:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

22/12/2025 15:00

Wolverhampton U21 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

16/12/2025 15:00

Millwall U21 1 - 4 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

12/12/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 1 Millwall U21 ENG U21LC

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Reading U21

22/01/2026 09:30

Bournemouth AFC U21 2 - 0 Reading U21 ENG U21LC

19/01/2026 15:00

Reading U21 4 - 1 Blackburn Rovers U21 ENG U21

10/01/2026 08:00

Reading U21 0 - 2 Leeds United U21 ENG U21

19/12/2025 15:00

Reading U21 1 - 0 Hull U21 ENG U21LC

13/12/2025 09:00

Reading U21 2 - 0 Birmingham U21 ENG U21LC

21/11/2025 15:00

Hull U21 0 - 2 Reading U21 ENG U21LC

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

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

159

Reading U21

124

Goals

Scored

125

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

118

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

108

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

119

Avg. per game

0.96

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 159 matches

YesNo

88 (55%)71 (45%)

In last 159 matches

NoYes

73 (59%)51 (41%)

Nottingham Forest U21

Recent matches

Reading U21

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

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

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest U21

Reading U21

Shots

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.52

Reading U21

Total shots

9.93 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.28

Nottingham Forest U21 Pass Reading U21

Total passes

4508

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Played games

Reading U21

124

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.23

4.74

754

Corners

592

4.77

0.57

Throw-ins

0.00

0.59

Offsides

0.48

0.67

107

GK saves

0.40

Nottingham Forest U21

DISCIPLINARY

Reading U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

256

207

1.67

0.06

0.10

3.70

588

Fouls

433

3.49

1.04

166

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest U21 vs Reading U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Reading U21 on 26 January 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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading 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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