Nottingham Forest U21 vs Sunderland U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Nottingham Forest U21

L W L W W

1st place in Group F

1-1

AET 3-2

08/03/2024 15:00

Sunderland U21

D L W W W

2nd place in Group E

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Sunderland U21 on 08 March 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 Sunderland U21 preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest U21 are currently 1st with 13 points after 6 matches.
Sunderland U21 sit 2nd with 9 points from 5 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sunderland U21 to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Sunderland U21, who have won 2 of the last 3 meetings. Nottingham Forest U21 have one win, 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

2024-03-08

Nottingham Forest U21 vs Sunderland U21 - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest U21

Sunderland U21

2024-03-08 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2024

Group E	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Tottenham U21	15	6	5	0	1	10	7	3
02 Sunderland U21	9	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
03 Bristol City U21	6	6	2	0	4	9	9	0
04 Peterborough U21	3	5	1	0	4	8	12	-4

Group F	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Nottingham Forest U21	13	6	4	1	1	18	5	13
02 Fleetwood Town U21	8	6	2	2	2	12	10	2
03 Newcastle U21	6	6	1	3	2	6	9	-3
04 Huddersfield Town U21	5	6	1	2	3	5	17	-12

Head To Head

12/01/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21

0 - 5

Sunderland U21

ENG U21

03/04/2023 14:00

Sunderland U21

3 - 1

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

03/10/2022 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

1 - 0

Sunderland U21

ENG U21

Nottingham Forest U21

33%

Draw

Sunderland U21

67%

Nottingham Forest U21 Last 6 matches

04/03/2024 15:00

Manchester City U21 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

19/02/2024 15:00

Everton U21 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

05/02/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 1 - 2 Newcastle U21 ENG U21LC

29/01/2024 15:00

Derby County U21 0 - 1 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

22/01/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 3 - 2 Sparta Praha B PLI CUP

19/01/2024 15:00

Huddersfield Town U21 0 - 8 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21LC

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sunderland U21

01/03/2024 15:00

Sunderland U21 1 - 1 Brighton U21 ENG U21

17/02/2024 08:00

Reading U21 2 - 1 Sunderland U21 ENG U21

05/02/2024 15:00

Sunderland U21 1 - 0 Bristol City U21 ENG U21LC

29/01/2024 15:00

Leeds United U21 1 - 3 Sunderland U21 ENG U21

12/01/2024 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 0 - 5 Sunderland U21 ENG U21

18/12/2023 15:00

Sunderland U21 1 - 2 Arsenal U21 ENG U21

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Sunderland U21

134

Goals

Scored

247

Avg. per game

1.55

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

270

Avg. per game

2.01

Conceded

241

Avg. per game

1.80

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 159 matches

YesNo

121 (76%)38 (24%)

In last 159 matches

NoYes

114 (85%)20 (15%)

Nottingham Forest U21

Recent matches

Sunderland U21

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)42 3(7%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(78%)35 10(22%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest U21

Sunderland U21

Shots

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.52

Sunderland U21

Total shots

13.56 avg / game

Blocked

56 total

Avg. 2.55

Nottingham Forest U21 Pass Sunderland U21

Total passes

4508

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

344

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Played games

Sunderland U21

134

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.16

4.74

754

Corners

726

5.42

0.57

Throw-ins

0.15

0.59

Offsides

0.72

0.67

107

GK saves

105

0.78

Nottingham Forest U21

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

256

269

2.01

0.06

0.10

3.70

588

Fouls

528

3.94

1.04

166

Tackles

0.10

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest U21 vs Sunderland U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest U21 vs Sunderland U21 on 08 March 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 League Cup 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 League Cup 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 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Nottingham Forest U21 and Sunderland 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 League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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